BATTLE OF PORT JEFFERSON
April 30th, May 1st & 2nd, in the year 1864
Travel back to 1864....
What could have happened in the very busy Port of Jefferson, Texas?
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2010 reenactment:
THE LARGEST REENACTMENT IN TEXAS!
At the Tuscumbia Ranch - owned by the Key Family
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The following information will provide details regarding the reenactment event:
* Event Schedule * Event Supporters and Visitor Information * Reenactor/Civilian Registration
* Sutler’s Row * Ticket Information * Southern Heritage Grand Ball * 1864 Ladies Reception
* Living History Day *Spectators Information * For further information, please feel free to contact us
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Regarding the Reenactment of the Battle of Port Jefferson…
“This will go down in the TMVI history as one of the great ones!”
The Trans-Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Battalion Website
“The Battle of Port Jefferson is an event for the entire family!”
The Reenactment Coordinator, Tammy Pettigrew Ennis
Thursday, April 29, 1864
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Registration of Reenactors & Civilians
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Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Polk St. |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Reenactment & Ball Ticket Sales |
Chamber of Commerce/ Cypress Valley Education Center |
Friday, April 30, 1864
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Sutlers Open |
Downtown Jefferson |
| 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Living History Day |
Battlefield |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Registration of Reenactors, Civilians & Horses |
Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Reenactment & Ball Ticket Sales |
Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk |
| 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Pilgrimage: Tour of Homes |
Jefferson / Excelsior |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Pilgrimage: Diamond Bessie Murder Trial |
Jefferson / Excelsior |
Saturday, May 1, 1864
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Sutlers Open |
Downtown Jefferson |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Registration of Reenactors, Civilians & Horses |
Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Reenactors’ Shuttles are available |
Town to Battlefield |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Parade line-up |
Lions Park, Jefferson |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Parade / Town Skirmish |
Jefferson |
| 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Pilgrimage: Tour of Homes |
Jefferson / Excelsior |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Battle |
Tuscumbia Ranch |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Encampments Open to Public |
Battlefield & Downtown Jefferson |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Reenactor / Civilian Dinner |
Battlefield |
| 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Southern Heritage Grand Ball
Period Attire Required - 1850 Historical |
CVA Building, Jefferson |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Pilgrimage: Diamond Bessie Murder Trial |
Jefferson / Excelsior |
Sunday, May 2, 1864
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Sutlers Open |
Downtown Jefferson |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Presentation of Colors Reenactment/Reception
Period Attire Encouraged |
Episcopal Church, Jefferson |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Battle |
Tuscumbia Ranch |
| 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Pilgrimage: Tour of Homes |
Jefferson / Excelsior |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Pilgrimage: Diamond Bessie Murder Trial |
Jefferson / Excelsior |
*Event times subject to change. Contact Chamber for more information.
Schedule of Events -►Click Here for a Printable Schedule of Events
Other activities and family entertainment:
Museums; Riverboat Rides; Steam Engine Train Rides; Living Room Theater; Historical Churches;
Carriage Rides; Trolley and Mule/Horse Drawn Wagon Tours; Historic Oakwood Cemetery;
Antique and Gift Shops; Restaurants and Cafes; Various City and Ghost Tours
Would you like to PRE-REGISTER for our 1864 Event?
Click here to sign up.
The source for Civil War Reenactment Events,
Events, Reenacting Units and Supplies.
http://www.reenactmenthq.com/eventlist.asp
Attention History Teachers and Educators!!
Bring your school to attend Living History Day!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Call 1-888-467-3529
or
903-665-2672
jeffersonchamber@sbcglobal.net
Reenactment Festivities are hosted by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Pilgrimage Festivities are hosted by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club
To view a video of a previous years battle, please click on the link below.
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Video of Battle of Port Jefferson
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