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Living History Weekend at the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site

October 6, 2018 - October 7, 2018

Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
1738 FM 2705
Mexia, TX 76667 United States


This October event will include many different activities from archeology, frontier life, and the Civil War. Some events include: A mock dig, allowing kids to drive in to the archeological experience; Rock Painting with hieroglyphs, where participants will hear a story about the hieroglyphs and create their own story on paper. Some will be invited to add their own to the rocks at hand; The Camel Experience with live camels! This demonstration will help tell the story about how camels were used during the Civil War; a blacksmithing demonstration, storytelling, chair making, cow milking and more!

1 day pass – $5.00/ 2 day pass – $7.50.  8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Details

Start:
October 6, 2018
End:
October 7, 2018
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Contact

Alysha Richardson
Phone
254-472-0959
Email
alysha.richardson@thc.texas.gov

Venue

Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
1738 FM 2705
Mexia, TX 76667 United States
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