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 1893 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 1
Archeology Family Day
Bring a picnic lunch and celebrate Texas Archeology Month! Family Day schedule includes hands-on activities and demonstrations of native crafts and technologies – to include flint knapping, atlatl spear throwing, bows and arrows, and a mock dig. ...
October 5
Woven Wednesdays
Free admission for all participants coming to Woven Wednesday!
Come to Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site once a month to participate in Woven Wednesday!
Woven Wednesday is a new program looking at textiles and various...
October 21
Fiber Friday
Join us at Confederate Reunion Grounds for Fiber Friday! This series will occur once monthly and look at period activities and technologies involving spinning, knitting, crochet, and yarn. The focus will be on the 1860s-1940s. Topics and...
From the Blog
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 began...
By Dixie Hoover, Confederate Reunion Grounds Site Manager; Photos by April Parolini, Office Manager
The annual Friends of the Confederate Reunion Grounds living history and reenactment event, held the third weekend of April each year, has become a signature Civil War event in Texas. This year marked the 19th year in a row that Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site...
Photo Gallery
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Civil War Living History and Reenactment: Soldiers riding horses
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