Valley Focus: History Comes Alive in Fresno County

You can meet Abe Lincoln and learn how to make a quilt. The Annual Civil War Revisited is coming to Kearney Park. Thousands are expected to experience this living history event.

The 28th Annual Civil War Revisited is the longest-running reenactment in the West. The kid's camp includes hands-on activities for children. Battle reenactments will take place on both days.

You can also buy a ticket to Camp Night and dine under the stars near Kearney Mansion. Nearly 4000 valley students participate in a living history educational program providing face to face encounters with the people and circumstances of the American Civil War.

Fresno Historical Society Executive Director, Ruth Lang sat down with Valley Focus host Margot Kim to discuss this year's event. Get ticket information at (559) 441-0862 or www.valleyhistory.org