The Guns of 1863
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 03/13/2016
The Texas Military Forces Museum will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War with a special program -The Guns of 1863- at Camp Mabry on March 12-13..
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Visitors will get a chance to get an up close and personal look at how soldiers on both sides lived during the war, as well as see firing demonstrations of some of the Civil War’s most famous weapons. In addition the museum’s living history volunteers will explain the uniforms and equipment used by the troops, why they carried flags into battle and the role of drums and bugles in the war. The intricate maneuvers of infantry formations on the battlefield will also be demonstrated. Showtime is at 1 pm but the camp areas will be open to the public from 9 am to 4 pm.
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Location:
Camp Mabry2200 West 35th Street
Austin, TX, 78703United States
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Phone:
512-782-5659Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
03/13/2016
Time:
9 am- 4 pm
Price:
Free
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