BATTLE OF PORT JEFFERSON
May 3th, 4th & 5th, in the year 1864
Travel back to 1864....
What could have happened in the very busy Port of Jefferson, Texas?
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2013 reenactment:
THE LARGEST REENACTMENT IN TEXAS!
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The following information will provide details regarding the reenactment:
* Event Schedule * Event Supporters and Visitor Information * Reenactor/Civilian Registration
* Sutler’s Row * Ticket Information * Southern Heritage Grand Ball *
* 1864 Ladies Reception * Living History Day * Spectators Information *
For further information, please feel free to contact us
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Regarding the Reenactment of the Battle of Port Jefferson…
“This will go down in the TMVI history as one of the great ones!”
The Trans-Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Battalion Website
“The Battle of Port Jefferson is an event for the entire family!”
The Reenactment Coordinator, Tammy Pettigrew Ennis
Thursday, May 2, 1864
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10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
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Registration of Reenactors & Civilians
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Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Polk St.
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10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
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Reenactment & Ball Ticket Sales
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Chamber of Commerce/ Cypress Valley Education Center
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Diamond Bessie Murder Trial Play |
Jefferson Playhouse |
Friday, May 3, 1864
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Sutlers Open
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East End of Austin Street
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9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Living History Day
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Battlefield
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10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Registration of Reenactors, Civilians & Horses
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Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Reenactment & Ball Ticket Sales
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Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk
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11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Pilgrimage: Tour of Homes
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Jefferson / Excelsior
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7:30 p.m.
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Pilgrimage: Diamond Bessie Murder Trial
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Jefferson Playhouse
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Saturday, May 4, 1864
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Sutlers Open
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East End of Austin Street
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8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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Registration of Reenactors, Civilians & Horses
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Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk
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8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Reenactors’ Shuttles are available
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Town to Battlefield
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Parade line-up
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Lions Park, Jefferson
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10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
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Parade
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Jefferson
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11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Pilgrimage: Tour of Homes
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Jefferson / Excelsior
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12:30 pm. 2:30 pm,
6:30 pm
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The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid
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The Historic Jefferson Railway
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Ladies Tea |
The Cork Yard |
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4:00 p.m.
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Battle
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Historic Jefferson Railway
/ Diamond Don's RV Park
1602 State Hwy 49E
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5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Encampments Open to Public
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Battlefield & Downtown Jefferson
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6:00 p.m.
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Reenactor / Civilian Dinner
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Battlefield
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8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Southern Heritage Grand Ball
Period Attire Required - 1850 Historical
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CVA Building, Jefferson
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5:30 & 8:30 p.m.
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Pilgrimage: Diamond Bessie Murder Trial
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Jefferson Playhouse
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Sunday, May 5, 1864
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Sutlers Open
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Downtown Jefferson
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Presentation of Colors Reenactment/Reception
Period Attire Encouraged
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Episcopal Church, Jefferson
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11:30 a.m.
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The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid
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The Historic Jefferson Railway
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1:30 p.m.
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Battle
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Historic Jefferson Railway
/ Diamond Don's RV Park
1602 State Hwy 49E
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2:00 p.m.
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Diamond Bessie Murder Trial Play
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Jefferson Playhouse
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*Event times subject to change. Contact Chamber for more information.
Schedule of Battle Events -►Click Here for printable copy
Other activities and family entertainment:
Museums; Riverboat Rides; Steam Engine Train Rides; Living Room Theater; Historical Churches; Carriage Rides; Trolley and Mule/Horse Drawn Wagon Tours; Historic Oakwood Cemetery; Antique and Gift Shops; Restaurants and Cafes; and Ghost Tours
Would you like to PRE-REGISTER for our 1864 Event?
903-665-2672
The source for Civil War Reenactment Events,
Events, Reenacting Units and Supplies.
http://www.reenactmenthq.com/eventlist.asp
Reenactors Click Below
Registration Form Click Here for 2013 Forms
Attention History Teachers and Educators!!
Bring your school to attend Living History Day!
Friday, May 3, 2013
903-665-2672
jeffersontx1@att.net
Reenactment Festivities are hosted by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Pilgrimage Festivities are hosted by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club
To view a video of a previous years battle, please click on the link below.
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Video of Battle of Port Jefferson
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