Civil War Re-enactment at Liendo Plantation

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I realize this might be short notice, but those of us who went last year, had a blast. Although there will not be a tactical as last year, it should still be fun.

From the website:

" Liendo Plantation was built in 1853. Originally a Spanish land grant of 67,000 acres and one of Texas’ earliest cotton plantations.
Liendo was the social center of Texas receiving and lavishly entertaining early Texas dignitaries and notorieties. Liendo is recognized as a Texas historic landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was also the home of world-renowned sculptor Elizabet Ney.
During the War Between the States, Liendo hosted Cavalry and Infantry Training Camps, an Internment Camp, and a Hospital. For a brief time after the War, it served as headquarters for General George Armstrong Custer."

The event's normal hours are 9 am-5 pm. This year there is no tactical planned so we are arriving at a normal time.

Here is a link to their website: http://liendoplantation.com/liendo/

Here is a link to a map of the area: http://liendoplantation.com/liendo/cww-map/

We will arrive at 8:30 am. Gates open at 9 am.

Entrance fee: $10 pp (Please bring $10 cash so we can get through quickly)

We can gather at about 11 for lunch on the grounds.

APPROXIMATE schedule:

• 9 AM: Liendo Plantation opens to public

• 11 AM: Fashion Show with period costumes

• 2 PM: Battle reenactment

• 4:30 PM: A REAL wedding!

• 5 PM: Liendo Plantation closes to Public

• 6 PM: Reenactors are fed dinner

• 7 PM: Dance (in costume and dances are actual period dances). This is held outdoors so lighting will be an issue (unless you have flash). There will also be some light from the house itself.

We will be allowed to stay late to photograph the dance. Keep in mind that the dance is outdoors and lighting will not be ideal. Bring a flash if you will be staying late. Also, grab dinner before the food trucks leave or you will be extremely hungry!

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