Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 8:00am
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...
Thursday, April 13, 2017 - 8:00am
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...
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 3:06pm
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...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 8:58am
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...
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