1. PROPOSAL TO HOLD THE 2016 CIVIL
WAR REENACTMENT AT ST.
BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
Submitted by St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, New York

2. OUTLINE OF EVENTS:
 THURSDAY,AUGUST4:
o Early Check-In
 FRIDAY,AUGUST5:
o Check-In
o FieldandCampSetup
o ExhibitDisplays
 SATURDAY,AUGUST6:
o Late Check-In
o “A Day inthe Life”
o Battle Reenactment
o Miss Union/MissConfederate PageantCompetition
o Period-ThemedBall/Gala
o FireworkDisplayandCelebration
 SUNDAY,AUGUST7:
o Memorial Service
o BBQ Lunch
o Check-Out

3. PICTURE THIS…
Check-In: The WelcomeDesk
 HeldinReginaA.QuickCenterfor
the Arts
 The Welcome Desk
o Keysto theirroom
o Welcome packetcontaining
informationaboutthe campus,
surroundingareas,andweekend
events
 Opensevendaysa week
CampSetup/ADay inthe Life/BattleReenactment HopkinsLawn
 Famous space on campus – St.
Bonaventure topiary
 Once home to the St.
Bonaventure football field
 Centrally located on campus
between Doyle Hall and
Hopkins Hall

4. Second Option for Camp Setup/A Day in the Life/Battle Reenactment Front Lawn
 Located on the east side of campus near townhouse apartments
Last Option for Camp Setup/A Day in the Life/Battle Reenactment Devereux Beach
 Located in front of Devereux Hall on main side of campus
o Close to Hickey Dining Hall and Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Civil War Exhibits and Displays Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
 Home to several art galleries
 Exhibit rooms can be rented
 Displays can be set up by QCA staff for guests to
view and enjoy

5. Miss Union/Miss Confederate Pageant Competition Garret Theatre
 Located in Devereux Hall
 Seating capacity of 152
 Stage and walkways can be decorated with flags and
bunting
Second Option for Miss Union/Miss Confederate Pageant Competition Rigas Family Theater
 Located in the Regina A. Quick
Center for the Arts
 Newer, more modern space on
campus
 Seating capacity of 321

6. Period-Themed Ball/Gala Butler Gymnasium
 Oldest existing building on campus, built in 1918
 Space can be decorated with period-themed décor,
including flags, banners, and more
 Round tables will be set up throughout the
gymnasium for sit-down dinner
 Room for dance floor
 Sound systemcan be placed upstairs to play period-
themed music
 360 person capacity

7. Fireworks Display
 Provided by Captain Boom
 Can be launched from the parking lot of the
tennis courts or the Rugby field
Memorial Service Reilly Center Quad
 Located in the heart of campus
 Several memorial services held here previously
 Multiple war memorials can be found throughout the space
 Lawn area can be set up with chairs

8. BBQ Lunch Hickey Dining Hall Lawn
 Located in front of Hickey
Dining Hall
 Most of our picnic meals
served here
 A large tent can be set up to
provide shade
 Round tables and chairs set
up for guests to enjoy lunch
HOSPITALITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Townhouse Apartments
Apartment Bedroom Apartment Kitchen Apartment Living Area
 Located on east side of campus
 Housing option for gusts to stay on campus throughout weekend
 Each apartment has kitchen, living area, and 4 bedrooms with single beds
 Each townhouse has 8 apartments

9. MEAL OPTIONS:
 Cookies and Refreshments (A Day in the Life)
o Assorted Gourmet Cookies - $8.99 per dozen
o Iced Water - $0.99 per gallon
o Infused Water - $7.99 per gallon
o Bottled Water - $1.59 per person
o Assorted Sodas (cans) - $1.59 per person
o Assorted Individual Fruit Juices - $1.79 per person
 Period-themed Ball
o Harvest Bounty: $16.99 per person
 Traditional Mixed Green Salad
 Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
 Sautéed Dill Green Beans
 Herb Roasted Turkey
 Baked Ham
 Honey Biscuits
 Apple Pie
 Assorted Rolls and Butter
 Ice Water, Iced Tea
o Traditional American: $14.99 per person
 Baby Spinach Salad
 Roasted New Potatoes
 Fresh Herbed Vegetables
 Grilled Lemon Rosemary Chicken
 Whole Wheat Rolls
 Peach Cobbler
 Assorted Rolls and Butter
 Ice Water, Iced Tea
o Open Bar - $110.00
 Liquor license and bar setup
o Assorted Sodas (cans) - $1.59 per person

10.  BBQ Lunch
o BBQ Picnic: $10.99 per person
 Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the toppings
 Lettuce
 Tomato
 Cheese
 Onions
 Pickles
 Ketchup
 Mustard
 Relish
 Home-style Potato Salad
 Fresh Country Coleslaw
 House-made Kettle Chips
 Cookies, Brownies
 Assorted Rolls and Butter
 Ice Water, Iced Tea
o Lazy Summer BBQ: $12.99 per person
 Baked beans
 Coleslaw
 Macaroni and Cheese
 Cornbread Fiesta Muffinsb
 Lazy Country Chicken
 Sliced Brisket
 Assorted Cookies, Dessert Bars
 Assorted Rolls and Butter
 Ice Water, Iced Tea

11. o Backyard BBQ Buffet: $14.99 per person
 Choice of 2 Entrées:
 Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
 BBQ Honey Turkey London Broil
 Southern Fried Chicken
 Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork
 Sausage, Peppers and Onions
 Choice of 2 Sides:
 Portobello Mushroom Salad
 Grilled Corn on the Cob
 Garden Salad with House Balsamic Vinaigrette
 Ancho Seasoned Potato Chips
 Choice of 1 Dessert:
 Oatmeal Peach Bar
 Chocolate Crinkle Whoopie Pie
 Devils Food Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing
 Coconut Macaroons
o Assorted Sodas (cans) - $1.59 per person