A “booming event” at the historical movie set!

An event for all ages and FREE for students! (Grades K - 12th)

Saturday Oct. 21 and Sunday Oct. 22

Demonstrations, tours, and excitement scheduled throughout the day.

The Mescal Movie Set and Southwest Living Historical Association are sponsoring a Civil War
event featuring cannons and re-enactors from the 3rd US Artillery and 1st Texas Artillery.  

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• Demonstrations & firing of 19th-century Civil War era armaments.
   

• Civil War encampment featuring tents, cooking implements, and other daily necessities required
  to keep the soldier in the field. 
   

• Historical Tours are available that will take you through the world-famous movie set.
   

• Come hungry!  Food trucks will be available.
   

• Plus local vendors peddling their western wares!

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Saturday Oct. 21,  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Historical Tours: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Artillery Demonstration:  11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
 

Sunday Oct. 22,  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Historical Tours: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Artillery Demonstration:  11:00 AM, 1:00 PM

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The cost is $20/adult/day, students are FREE (Grades K - 12th) 

Advanced reservations are advised.

   

Caution:  Cannons will be fired at the event.  People with PTSD symptoms or sensitivities to unexpected sounds may find the event alarming.  Feel free to wear your period outfits; however, guests are not permitted to bring firearms or replicas on set.  Also, no smoking and no pets, please. 

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The proceeds benefit the renovation of the Mescal Movie Set and support the Southwest Living History Association.