Civil War in the Southwest - March 10, 2007

Photos by Elliott Meister

The OPMC had a drive-out to attend the annual re-enactment of Civil War battles fought in the States of Arizona and New Mexico.  Eight cars from the club participated in the drive-out. This is an annual major event in the field of Civil War battle reenactments and was a great opportunity for Civil War buffs and casually interested individuals to see it up close.   The location of the re-enactment was at Picacho Peak State Park, the actual site of one of the three southwest Civil War battles.

The event included re-enactment of three different Civil War battles fought in Arizona and New Mexico, and many related activities, demonstrations, and theatrical events. Since many people only know of the battles that were fought in the eastern states, this desert battle becomes another exciting Civil War history lesson.  Pictures from the event are available at the bottom of this page.

 Hal and Carol Feldman lead the event.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AT THE RE-ENACTMENT
(all times are approximate)

9:00 am Gates open

10:00 am Grand Review - Military units march from encampment to battlefield

10:30 am Reenactment of Battle of Valverde - Battlefield

11:00 am Artillery Demonstration - Battlefield

Fashion Show - Sutler's Row

Spencer & Jackson Traveling Theatrical Troupe - (Sat. Only) - Encampment

11:30 am Church Service - (Sun. Only) - Encampment


12:00 pm “Soldiering in the Southwest” Presentation - (Sun. Only) - Sutler's Row


12:30 pm Spencer & Jackson Traveling Theatrical Troupe - Encampment

Civilian Living History Demonstrations (spinning, bullet making, games,...) - Encampment

1:00 pm Artillery Demonstration - Battlefield

1:30 pm Reenactment of Battle of Glorieta Pass - Battlefield

2:30 pm 4th U.S. Cavalry Regimental Band - (Sat. Only) - Sutler's Row

Tea Party - (Sat. Only) - Encampment

Town Band - (Sun. Only) - Sutler's Row

3:00 pm Cavalry Demonstration - Battlefield

Civilian Living History Demonstrations (spinning, bullet making, games,...) - Encampment

Spencer & Jackson Traveling Theatrical Troupe - (Sun. Only) - Encampment


Entrance Gates Close; No Further Public Entry.

3:30 pm Reenactment of Battle of Picacho Pass - Battlefield

4:00 pm Spencer & Jackson Traveling Theatrical - (Sat. Only) - Encampment

Richard Olsen: OPMC Events Coordinator