CIVIL WAR EVENTS FOR 2008 3rd Sunday of each Month, May - September
(April & October events have been dropped for 2007)May 18 at Fort Tejon
June 15 at Fort Tejon (tentative)
July 20 at Fort Tejon
August 17 at Fort Tejon *
September 21 at Fort Tejon
THERE ARE NO BATTLES ON SATURDAYS
* Invitational = No day-pass fees for card-carrying members of other associations.(Click here for a complete list of Civil War Reenactments in the Southern California area.)
Infantry - Cavalry - Artillery Watch volunteers present skirmishes and demonstrate the tactics used in the eastern United States during the American Civil War. See troops of the Union and Confederate Armies, all authentically uniformed and equipped. Meet the soldiers & civilians. Tour their camps and see how they lived. Living History presentations include Manual of Arms, Artillery and Field Hospital demonstrations.
Sunday battles are at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM (Approximately 30-45 minutes each.) Guided tours of the camps are offered between the battles. (There are no public demonstrations on Saturdays.) Arrive at least 30 minutes early to secure a good spot in the spectator area. Bring a blanket or chair if you do not wish to stand. The area is in the sun, so sunscreen and/or hats are recommended. Amateur photography of all kinds is welcomed. Professional film makers should contact the park in advance at 661) 248-6692 to make special arrangements for filming.
Directions to the Fort are given on the Map page. Admission fees are listed under "Special Events" on the Pricing page along with park hours. There are no concessions at the park, so bring a picnic lunch and eat under the shade of the oaks. (Water fountains and flush toilets are available and the park is wheelchair accessible.)
For more information, contact the webmaster at tejon@forttejon.org or call the park at 661) 248-6692.
Visit a "Virtual Battle"
(Gallery of Photos)
- Units Reenacting at Ft. Tejon
- Civil War and Reenacting Links
- Civil War Sutlers
- FTHA Authenticity Requirements
- Civil War Program Safety Regulations
Complete FTHA Civil War Program Rules and Regulations (Requires free Acrobat Reader)
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