When the white flag is raised on the first day of Genesee Country Village & Museum's Civil War Reenactment, it may signal an end to the battle, but not the end of the story.

In complete reversal of tradition, the Saturday, July 19, battle will conclude, not on the spacious Great Meadow, but within the historic village where visitors will witness the battle's end and its aftermath. They can walk about the battle scene as field hospitals are established, the wounded are cared for and the victorious forces set about occupying the town.

"With this change, we hope to add another level of understanding to the ramifications of these life-altering events," said Michelle Worden, director of public programs. "Visitors will see the consequences of the battle on not just the soldiers, but their families and the townspeople as well."

Saturday is a reenactment of the 1862 Battle of Kernstown, Virginia where Stonewall Jackson led an ill-fated attack on Union troops. On Sunday, July 20, the battle for Front Royal two months later is staged. That reenactment will begin in the village and end on the Great Meadow.

The re-enactment will emphasize pre-battle scenarios with infantry inspections, artillery demonstrations, Union and Confederate infantry and artillery drills; civilian scenarios and military/civilian interaction.

Other activities include: a temperance play, Union and Confederate dress parade, concerts by 19th-century musicians - the Flint Hill Folk, 19th century Sunday church services, an 1860s fashion show.

The museum will open at its regular time, 10 a.m., each day. Admission to all events is included with the museum day pass. The Genesee Country Village & Museum is located at 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford.