13th Texas Reenactment Calendar

January 14, 2012

Stock Show and Rodeo Parade
Ft. Worth, TX

The Stock Show and Rodeo Parade is an annual event for our unit. We always march in formation, as the parade is non-mechanized. In fact it's the largest non mechanized parade in the U. S. You'll see more horses there than anywhere else. We normally form up at 9:00 and are done around noon.

January 21, 2012

13th Texas Battalion Meeting
Jefferson, TX

February 11, 2012

Work Day - Beaumont Ranch
Grandview, TX

(need trucks & trailers) - Go to Bowie, Load poles, Go to Grandview, Move blockaid to Bore holes, Bore holes, Set poles, (in one or two places) Reset blockaid, Cleanup.

February 18, 2012

Cartridge Rolling Party
Duncanville, TX

March TBD, 2012

Camp Ford Living History Weekend
Tyler, TX

6288 U.S. 271, Tyler, TX - 903/725-6774

History and Heritage Events,  Talks and Lectures. Includes Civil War era events, military re-enactors, civilian exhibits and camps of that era. Camp Ford Historic Park, 6288 Hwy. 271.
    
Takes place under tall pine trees and rolling hills of POW - Camp Ford, ½ mile north of Tyler Loop and intersection of hwy 271.

RV: Stay in Tyler State Park. Book reservations 3-4 weeks ahead.

Contact: Johnnie Holley - jlh63@flash.net
Website: www.smithcountyhistoricalsociety.org

March TBD, 2012

TVR Texas Independence Day Fort Worth Stock Yards
Ft. Worth, TX

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

March 9-11, 2012

MAX EFFORT - Battle of Beaumont Ranch
Grandview, TX Civil War Weekend

Promoted by the Civil War Center of Texas and Hosted by 13th Texas Cavalry. Represented are branches, of U.S. and C.S. artillery, dismounted cavalry, infantry, medical, engineers, sutler’s, period civilians and the public are welcome. Normal amenities provided, wood, available water, horse hay and hay for bedding. Limited Powder rations for the cannons. We have scripted battles Saturday and Sunday, Ladies Tea on Saturday, Military dress Ball Saturday Evening, Church Services on Sunday morning plus much more. The second full weekend in March we offer a full reenactment with battles both Saturday and Sunday, town life, and living history demonstrations. There will be town raids with battles to capture the town both days. Beaumont Ranch is now a TMVI Battalion Event. The whole TMVI is supporting the March event!

Contact: CWCT (817) 453-8676
Website: More Information About the Event

Directions:

From Ft. Worth: Drive South on I-35W to Exit 15 (FM 916 Maypearl). Go East 1 ½ miles to County Road 202, turn right. Go 2/3 of a mile to County Road 102, turn right (you will see red pipe fencing) The Entrance will be on the left.

From Dallas: Drive South on I-35E to Hwy 67, toward Cleburne. Exit to I-35W in Alvarado and go South to Exit 15 (FM 916 Maypearl), Go East 1 ½ miles to County Road 202, turn right. Go 2/3 of a mile to County Road 102, turn right. The Entrance is on the left.

From D/FW Airport: Drive South on 360 to I-20 West. Drive South on I-35W to Exit 15 (FM 916 Maypearl). Go East 1 ½ miles to County Road 202, turn right. Go 2/3 of a mile to County Road 102, turn right ( you will see red pipe fencing). The Entrance will be on the left.

From Waco: Drive North on I-35. At the split take I-35W (toward Ft. Worth) to Exit 15 (FM 916 Maypearl). Go East 1 ½ miles to County Road 202, turn right. Go 2/3 of a mile to County Road 102, turn right. The Entrance is on the left.

From Houston: Take I-45 North to Hwy 31 in Corsicana. Take Hwy 31 through town to Hwy 22. Drive North on I-35. At the split Take I-35W (toward Ft. Worth) to Exit 15 (FM 916 Maypearl). Go East 1 ½ miles to County Road 202, turn right. Go 2/3 of a mile to County Road 102, turn right. The Entrance is on the left.

From Cleburne: Take Hwy 4 to FM 916. After you reach 35W in Grandview, go 1 ½ miles East. Turn right on County Road 202. Go 2/3 to County Road 102, turn right. The Entrance is on the left.

RV Park: We offer 30 amp electrical hookups, water hook ups are available as well as a dump station. $20 per night includes water and electric hookups, $70 per week for water and electric hookups only Fishing in our ponds is free when you bring your own fishing gear. Fishing is catch and release. The paddle boats, hiking, playground beach volley ball and horse shoe pit games are all complimentary here at Beaumont Ranch.

February through November, on Friday nights from 5:30PM until 10:00PM we offer a Fish Fry Buffet with live music, dancing, mechanical bull, and bounce house for the kids, pool table, foosball, shuffle board and afun family atmosphere. Friday Night Fish Fry, Adults $11.95, Seniors $9.95, Kids ages 4-11 $5.95

Contact: Traci Garrison - traci.garrison@BeaumontRanch.com - call 817-366-9967 for reservations at the RV Park
Website: www.BeaumontRanch.com

March 9-11, 2012

Battle of Pea Ridge Sesquicentennial
Pea Ridge, AR

(378 mi   6 hr)

March 24-25, 2012

Battle of Port Hudson
Port Hudson, LA

(a very good living history event)

March 28 - April 1, 2012

MAX EFFORT - Battle of Shiloh
Shiloh, TN

578 mi.    9hr  20 min

April 13-15, 2012

MAX EFFORT Pleasant Hill

(meet @ Mansfield, La) Pelican, LA

Pleasant Hill re-enactments and activities in the re-enactors camp will take place 3 miles north of Pleasant Hill at 23271 Hwy, 175, Pelican, La. Pleasant Hill is done on actual battlefield from the Red River campaign and they use some awesome Pyrotechnics

We should be camped in the same area as always, back by the 11th Cav, and 3rd LA. Here's some directions to get us there....

1. Take I-20 East 148 miles to LA exit 11, ( LA 3132 East) toward Alexandria
2. Drive about 8 miles to Exit 7, (LA 149 South)
3. Drive about 15 miles to exit 186 (LA 175)
4. Go through Mansfield, LA following the signs for 175 South.
5. Head out of Mansfield on 175 South and drive about 13 miles
6. The event will be on the left, look for lots of tents and trailers.
7. Once checked in, head straight back to the back right corner of the campsites. That's where we will be.

Contact: Scot Solice, Battle Coordinator ThirdLa61@bellsouth.net

April 20-22, 2012

Living History Days
Mexia, TX

The public is invited to commemorate Civil War history and enjoy daily living history camps and demonstrations, period music, presentations on Civil War-era fashions, ladies tea, and special discussions about Civil War-related topics. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Attractions include historic buildings such as the 1872 Heritage House, an 1893 dance pavilion, as well as a Civil War, vintage, steel-barreled Val Verde cannon, two scenic footbridges that span Jack's Creek, a hiking trail, fishing, and boating/canoeing.

c/o Fort Parker State Park, 194 Park Road 28, Mexia, TX 76667, 254/562-5751

Takes place at Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site - The site of Confederate Reunions from 1889-1946.

Once vehicles are removed the gates are locked and you don’t get access to vehicle movement till Sunday after the battle.

RV…Parking RV was on grass behind camp host trailer w/no hookups for electricity / AC / water / sewer.

Civil War Living History and Reenactment
Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
1738 FM 2705
Mexia, Texas 76667

The park entrance is 6 miles south of Mexia on State Highway 14, then 2.5 miles west on FM 2705 (not shown on most maps). 254/472-0959.

Website: Living History Days - www.visitcrg.com

May 04-06, 2012

MAX EFFORT - 2012 Battle of Port Jefferson
Jefferson, TX

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012 reenactment: the largest reenactment in Texas with battles, ball, parade and tour of homes. At the Tuscumbia Ranch - owned by the Key Family.

More information about the Battle of Port Jefferson.

www.jefferson-texas.com/BattleofPortJefferson/tabid/2196/Default.aspx
Note: Kim’s Furniture, of Jefferson, Texas builds period furniture.

Website: Port-Jefferson.com

RV Information: From Jefferson Ice Express and RV Park: We have 4 spaces available with 50/30/20 amps with water and sewer. They are $35.00 a day and located across the street from Bulldog Pizza on Hwy 49 (Broadway) just before the “Y” going  towards the courthouse.  We would be happy to have you!  Tammy J. Smith, Jefferson Ice Express and RV Park,  610 E. Broadway, Jefferson, TX, 75657,  (903) 431-0043 P.O. Box 324, Jefferson, Texas 75657

Contact: Tammy J Smith tammys0102@yahoo.com or JeffersonIceExpress_RVPark@yahoo.com - Cell: (903) 431-0042 & 0043

Tammy forwarded our information to Mary West, 936-569-0404,  marymwest1964@yahoo.com  (reservationist) who will contact Mr. Huey Smith the on site manager. Just arrive and pick a spot.
Just give us a call when you arrive and he can meet you there. Tammy's Number is 903-431-0043. Excellent place to stay.

May TBD, 2012

Fort Worth Muster
Fort Worth Stockyards District – East Exchange Ave. - Texas Frontier Forts Muster

This is our recruiting event of the year. Your participation is expected and appreciated. It promises to be a fun event.

May 18-20, 2012

Battle of Temple Junction
Temple, TX

Battle of Temple Junction, 254-298-5900, 129 miles away

Temple's second Civil War reenactment - Come & watch history come to life on the battlegrounds of North Temple Industrial Park. Full-scale battles, period-correct encampments, living history, Military surgeon demonstrations, & Cavalry competitions will be held on Sat. & Sun. Local school children will experience a Living History Day on Friday, May 18. All civilians & Re-enactors are encouraged to attend the Friday school event. Admission charges will be waived for Re-enactors & Civilians in period dress who arrive on Fri. May 18th for Living History Day.

Note: the dates for Temple Junction are 18 -20 of May this year and Friday is School day, Saturday we will have a battle at 2:00pm and Sunday the battle will be at 1:00pm, Cleburne’s will have a posting of colors in the mornings and officers call shortly afterward.

Website: www.discovertemple.com or www.templebattle.com
Contact: greg.manning@us.army.mil or saddler@embarqmail.com

June 15-16, 2012

Roots & Boots Festival
Nocona, Tx

WARNING-This event for 2012 has yet to be confirmed and scheduled for the 13th

approx.  8 miles north east of Bowie, Tx.

The Tales 'n' Trails Museum in Nocona, Texas, in conjunction with the Nocona Chamber of Commerce and the Montague Co. Old Settlers Assn. is planning our first annual Roots & Boots Festival to be held June 15 & 16! Our group is planning to have some civil war re-inactments, vintage baseball games, free games for the kids, demonstrations of arts, crafts, etc. of the time period, and of course music and food! (Some of you we visited with in Yukon, OK)

We would like to invite your groups to join us as well as any suggestions you might have in what we need to do to make this run as smoothly as possible as it hopefully grows in the future. Thank you for your time and you interest in preserving our history! We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact:
Nell Ann McBroom
Tales "n" Trails Museum
1522 E. Hwy. 82, Nocona, TX 76255
940-825-5330
contact@talesntrails.org
Website: www.talesntrails.org

June 23, 2012

Company Picnic
LMRA, Ft. Worth TX

July 21, 2012

Cartridge Rolling Party
Duncanville, TX

No Events

Sept TBD, 2012

Battle for Fort Richardson
Jacksboro, TX

The entire CWCT is should be coming to the September event. It'll be really awesome to have a large civilian group at the fort, which in the early days would be perfectly appropriate, as the fort served as a jumping off point to those headed west. It also offered protection to homesteaders in times of conflict.

Sept TBD, 2012

Front Street Festival
Downtown Arlington, TX

Heritage Festival at Log Cabin Village    10am – 4pm       201 West Front Street

Knapp Heritage Park Heritage Arts Demonstrations, Children’s Activities, Artisan/Blacksmith, Live Entertainment, Festival Foods, Cabin Tours.

This is a one day event,  in Arlington, at the Log Cabin Village off Front Street.  Gearldine Mills is the coordinator for it, and she told me that we can bring muskets, side arms, displays, and we possibly can do some firing.... This is a great chance to drill, educate, skirmish, and fellowship. I've heard from a lot of y'all so far, and I'd like to see us all there if we can do it....

We need to be there by 9:00 is possible.  The event will go until 4:00 in the afternoon.  To get there, you can exit off Interstate 30 at Cooper Street and go south to Division Street.  Turn Left going East and go approximately four blocks to Pecan Street.  Turn Right on Pecan and go one block.  The Park is on your right.  There are two cabins with nice porches that we can set up around.

Federal uniforms only.

Contact: 817-460-4001

Website: Historicalarlington.org

Oct 5-7, 2012

Battle of Fort Crawford
Hallsville, TX

We invite you to join us for the 3rd annual Battle of Fort Crawford, hosted by the 26th Louisiana Infantry, Co G, and Lane's Battery. All re-enactors and members of the public are welcome to attend. We have lots of space, trees, and plenty of amenities for reenactors, including water, hay, wood, and extra gunpowder. Events include a School Day with demonstrations and exhibits, chili cookoff, three battles, Western Days parade, dance, and church service. Please visit our website for more details, schedule, and contact information.

Contact: 1st Lt. Virgil Brown
Email: fortcrawford1864@aol.com
Website: www.fortcrawford2010.com

Oct 18-22, 2012

150th Anniversary of Vicksburg Campaign - Battle of Raymond
Raymond, MS

More information coming.

Oct 20-21, 2012

The Battle for Lake Hubbard
Hubbard, TX

Directions to event: 25 miles East of Waco and 25 miles West of Corsicana on Hwy 31 at the Hubbard City Lakes. This event is located on Hwy 31 on City Lakes Road. Note…. approx Loc. On map is ….1175 FM 667, Purdon, TX 76679-3187 (254) 578-1431

Normal amenities: Hay, water, firewood, and showers will be furnished.

Attention Ladies: Saturday October 22, 2011 Attend 33rd Annual Lord's Acre Sale & Auction. First United Methodist Church, 208 NW 2nd Street, 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Country Store features gift items, baked goods of all kinds, jellies, etc. & Viewing of Auction items. Featuring hand made quilts by Quilters for Christ Club. Auction 2 PM .

Contact: Scooter Radcliffe: 254-799-7473. Please leave a message and your call will be returned.
scooter@sbcglobal.net

For Camping at lakeside….Camping city contact: Amber Fuller, 254-576-2576 ext. 24, City of Hubbard, 118 N. Magnolia Ave, Hubbard, Tx. 76648 $15 per nite.

Website: hubbardcity.com - Note: please check hubbardcity.com for the latest version of schedules, news announcements, etc.

Oct 27, 2012

Mystery Dinner, Theater and Ball
Beaumont Ranch, Glenview, TX

This is a public event for all. CWCT Members and those involved in the Murder Mystery (ie: four Yankee Soldiers) only have to pay for the dinner which is $15.00. All other tickets are $35.00 each or $240.00 for a table of eight. The purpose of this is to extend to the public to get more people involved and to also raise more dollars for the March Event.

5:00 to 10:00pm
$35/PERSON $240/Table for Eight

Make your Reservations by Wed., October 26th by calling Beaumont Ranch - (888) 864-6935
CREDIT CARD CHARGES ACCEPTED

Website: www.cwct.org

November 2-4, 2012

Ft. Richardson
Jacksboro, TX

More information coming

November 5-6, 2012

Civil War Weekend
Washington, AR

The Civil War was one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. During Civil War Weekend,visitors will walk the streets of a town about to be touched by the hand of war. We will interpret the early years of the conflict of a country on the brink of battle. Reenactors from across the region will present living history demonstrations, including combat scenarios, throughout the weekend. Tours of the many historic homes and buildings of the town as well as surrey rides will be available. Contact the park for a detailed program schedule.
Admission: $8 adults, $4 children (plus tax)

CONTACT:
Phone: 870-983-2684
Email: HistoricWashington@arkansas.com
Website: HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com

November 9-11, 2012

Rally Under the Flag
Sherman / Denison, TX

Calling all Re-enactors!! Let's Rally Under the Flags!!
The Col. George Reeves' 11th Texas Cavalry Camp #349, Sons of Confederate Veterans, in conjunction with the Grayson County Frontier Village and Museum will be hosting a living history/reenactment. This event has been held the previous three years at Fort Washita, Ok., but this year will be held in Texas to benefit the Frontier Village. "We are hoping that by bringing it back into Texas we will have an even bigger turnout than in the past," Both Confederate and Union troops will be needed all three days. Friday, Gunfights, skirmishes and public interaction, including first person impressions, will be held throughout the event. Local Boy Scout Troops as well as event participants are invited to engage in a Dutch oven cook off on Saturday with a cash prize going to first place. Drawings for swords and knives will also be offered for cash donations.

Camping for re-enactors only will be available within the Frontier Village among original historic buildings. Water and firewood and Saturday evening dinner will also be provided. Grays on County Frontier Village is located within Loy Lake Park located between Sherman and Denison, Tx. just off US Hwy. 75. The park is located approximately 55 miles north of Dallas.

Schedule of activities

Friday:
930am  school kids  arrive                
11am-1130  lunch                     
200pm school kids return to school

Saturday:
9am open to  public
1030pm  gunfight
1230pm mock trial in court  house
1:25pm  battle
225pm  gunfight
400pm last  battle
500pm close to  public
530 dinner is  served
800pm candle light tour  starts
1000pm candle tour ends     

Sunday:
go home

There will be filming for  a movie throughout the event.   Suttlers on site.

Contact:Terry Phillips, 1st Lt.Commander, Reeves 11th Texas camp  #349, Reeves11thtexas@aol.com, 903-421-7255

November 16-18, 2012

Plantation Liendo
Hempstead, TX

The Col. George Reeves' 11th Texas Cavalry Camp #349, Sons of Confederate Veterans, in conjunction with the Grayson County Frontier Village and Museum will be hosting a living history/reenactment on November 11-13, 2012. This event has been held the previous three years at Fort Washita, Ok., but this year will be held in Texas to benefit the Frontier Village. "We are hoping that by bringing it back into Texas we will have an even bigger turnout than in the past," said Terry Phillips, 1st. Lt. Commander of Camp 349, who is the coordinator for the event.

Both Confederate and Union troops will be needed all three days. Friday, Nov. 11, will be a school day and participants are needed to assist with interpreting for school children and with media interviews. Gunfights, skirmishes and public interaction, including first person impressions, will be held throughout the event. Local Boy Scout Troops as well as event participants are invited to engage in a dutch oven cookoff on Saturday with a cash prize going to first place. Drawings for swords and knives will also be offered for cash donati ons.

Camping for reenactors only will be available within the Frontier Village among original historic buildings. Water and firewood and Saturday evening dinner will also be provided. Grays on County Frontier Village is located within Loy Lake Park located between Sherman and Denison, Tx. just off US Hwy. 75. The park is located approximately 55 miles north of Dallas.

Groups interested in participating may contact Terry Phillips at 903-421-7255 or by email at reeves11thtexas@aol.com. Pre-registration is required.

Terry Phillips
1st Lt. Commander
Reeves11th Texas Cav.
Camp 349
Reeves11thtexas@aol.com
903-421-7255

November 16-18 2012

MAX EFFORT - Plantation Liendo
Hempstead, TX

One of the largest reenactments in Texas. We portray to educate, educate to preserve & preserve to honor. presented by the 11th Texas Cavalry and Historic Liendo Plantation the weekend before Thanksgiving every year in Hempstead, TX

Stay at Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 2145 FM 1488 & Hwy 290, Hempstead, Tx. 979-826-4200, www.bestvalueinn.com

Website: www.11texascav.org or http://www.liendo.org/civilwarweekend/civilwar.html

December TBD, 2012

Christmas Party, and Get-together
TBA

Dec 1, 2012

150th Anniv. -  Battle of Prairie Grove – PG State Park
Prairie Grove, AR

(326 mi. 6hr) - 13th Texas Cavalry will support this event.

Dec TBD, 2012

Weatherford’s Annual Christmas Parade
Weatherford, TX

Join us for Weatherford’s Annual Christmas Parade.

Website: weatherfordchristmasparade.com or samlanhamscv.org