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Civil War Battles Reenactment, May 30, 11am & 3pm, LOCATION CHANGE
May 30 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Come see 1862 Civil War battle reenactments and meet the soldiers!
Each is a living history buff who can tell the story of soldiers who experienced the Civil War in New Mexico in 1862.
Cannons, Soldiers, Education, Entertainment
Family friendly event
What: Historical Reenactment of Civil War Battles
When: Saturday, May 30, battles at 11am and 3pm (CORRECTED TIME); and Sunday at noon
Where: NEW LOCATION, Legacy Ranch in Edgewood. 74 Barton Road.
Directions from Tijeras: Go east on Route 66, go past Mountain Valley/Hwy 217 junction, keep going east 1 mile to Barton Road, turn right (south) for three miles. Legacy Ranch is at 74 Burton Road.
Directions from Edgewood: Go west on Route 66 about 3 miles to Barton Road. Turn left (south) for three miles. Legacy Ranch is at 74 Burton Road.
Cost: $5 per adult; young kids free
Description: This troop of Civil War reenactors gather from across New Mexico and the western United States to provide a living history experience for the public. In the past, they have reenacted the famous Battle of Valverde near Socorro, NM, and presented battle reenactments at the Edgewood Independence Day celebrations in 2024 and 2025. Each participant is a living history buff, and happy to speak with families about the experience of soldiers during the Civil War in New Mexico.
