1738 FM 2705
Mexia, TX 76667
GPS: N31° 38' 0.9" W96° 33' 26"
254-472-0959
crg@thc.texas.gov
On the edge of the Navasota River, Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site commemorates a place where Confederate Civil War veterans and families reunited from 1889–1946. Today, it remains a gathering place for living history events and family reunions, and features an 1902 dance pavilion, Civil War-era cannon, and ruins of structures from the “Roaring ‘20s” and Mexia Oil Boom.
The site represents one of the few historic sites so clearly connected to Texas’ Southern identity and the Lost Cause Movement, which sought to bolster camaraderie among Southern veterans and restore the honor of the fallen Confederate soldiers. Families camped under the giant bur oaks, enjoying speeches, concerts, dances, fellowship, food, and raising funds for families of their fallen comrades.
Upcoming Events
October 8
Draconids Meteor Shower and Star Gazing
Join the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site for an evening of stargazing. This event coincides with the Draconids Meteor Shower. The shower, if visible, can allow viewers to see as many as 10 meteors per hour. The shower runs...
October 22
Orionids Meteor Shower and Star Gazing
Join the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site for an evening of stargazing. This event will coincide with the Orionids Meteor Shower. Come join us for what might be a good shooting star show!
Admission is $5 per family and all...
October 27
A Spooktacular Event
The Confederate Reunion Grounds invites you to join us for a “Spooktacular” event! Plans for the event include a Pumpkin Carving Contest beginning at 2 p.m. and a Costume Contest beginning at 3 p.m. There will also be face painting, Halloween...
From the Blog
By Rachel Smith, Educator, Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
At the Confederate Reunion Grounds in Mexia, annual reunions were regularly held that attracted veterans and their families from across Texas to share several days together feasting and reminiscing about their time during the Civil War. Attendees of the Joseph E. Johnston Camp No. 94 were accustomed to hearing...
By Rachel Smith, Educator, Confederate Reunion Grounds
On April 29–30, the Friends of the Confederate Reunion Grounds will host its 23rd annual Civil War Living History and Reenactment at Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site. The event has become a popular yearly tradition for local residents and history buffs from far and wide.
The presentation of mock battles or...
By Dixie Hoover, Confederate Reunion Grounds Site Manager
Cooler weather has finally arrived at Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site, and the upcoming events calendar is full for this fall. But looking back at summer, it sure was fun!
Summer events at the site revived the camaraderie experienced by Civil War veterans during their summer camp meetings here, which...
Photo Gallery
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Civil War Living History and Reenactment: Soldiers riding horses
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