Civil War Camp and History on the Hill | Jared McDonald

<p>Welcome to Bridging the Gap, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce podcast. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jared McDonald, Director of the Madison County Historical Complex (History on the Hill), to preview what visitors will find just south of the Covered Bridge Festival grounds. Jared walks through the free museum weekend, the Civil War reenactment and encampment, horse and wagon rides, shuttle access from the square, and why hands-on history sticks with kids long after festival weekend ends.In this episode, we cover:- Free admission at the museum, mansion, and outbuildings during festival weekend- Civil War reenactment and encampment with reenactors from Iowa and nearby states- Canvas tents, campfires, medical tent, infantry, cavalry, and cannon demos- Interactive rifles and blanks, with loud cannon fire families should expect- Saturday 4:00 p.m. and Sunday noon skirmishes (about 30 to 40 minutes)- Shuttle from downtown Winterset Square to the Complex about four blocks south- Horse and wagon rides around the Complex grounds- Saturday evening popcorn, s&#39;mores, night fire, and dusk cannon- Why living history beats reading alone for kids and adults- Local Civil War connections and items inside the museum</p><p>- Where to find schedules at historyonthehill.com</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are a festival regular or a first-time visitor, this conversation is a warm invite to walk up the hill, meet the reenactors, and connect with Madison County history in person.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more and connect:</p><p>- Madison County Historical Complex (History on the Hill): https://historyonthehill.com</p><p>- Madison County Chamber: https://madisoncounty.com</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe. Share it with a neighbor heading to Covered Bridge Festival weekend.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for supporting the people and places that make Madison County home.</p><p><br></p><p>#MadisonCountyIA #WintersetIowa #SupportLocal #CommunityHeritage #Podcast #CoveredBridgeFestival #HistoricalComplex #CivilWarReenactment #HistoryOnTheHill #IowaHistory #SmallTownIowa</p>