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Pecos National Historical Park

Civil War Encampment

Fee: Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Festival
Living History

Description

Join us for our annual family-friendly Civil War Encampment! Learn about the life of Civil War soldiers in New Mexico, interact with living history participants, see black powder demonstrations, and hear speakers share their expertise on life during the Civil War in the West. We will also offer kids’ activities and arts and crafts like making corn husk dolls and playing historical games.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Visitor Center
505-757-7241
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Men and women dressed in period costumes surrounded by tents.
Men and women dressed in period costumes surrounded by tents.
The living history camp set up for the Civil War Encampment NPS Photo/Patrick Christman 2018
Tags: Civil War civil war encampment Battle of Glorieta Pass Living History kids activities guest speakers family activities New Mexico New Mexico history Pecos Pecos National Historical Park