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Cavalry Living History Camp Winter Camp Frontier History Program December 26th, 9:00am, through December 31st. All Frontier History participants must be at least 13 years old. 2008 US Cavalry WInter Camp Participant Information Winter Camp Registration Form  |
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a week as a U.S. Cavalry soldier on the Texas frontier in 1872. You’ll
learn by living at winter camp's Cavalry program. You wear the uniform,
learn the drills, eat the food, and live the life of a trooper in the
year 1872. You will learn the history of the Southern Plains War of 1872-74.
The last night of camp will be spent at historic Fort Richardson, home
of the U.S. Cavalry in the 1870's. Report to the Front Ranger's House at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch on December 26th between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. During the week you will drill, patrol, and fight battles against a band of bandits and Comancheros. The week will climax with a large battle against local Civil War reenactment groups. Following the battle, will report to Fort Richardson, tour the historic fort, and sleep in the barracks. On Wednesday, December 31st, you will be mustered out of the army on the parade ground at Fort Richardson. Click here for Directions and Maps to Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.  All Frontier history participants should bring lots of warm clothing. Cavalry Soldiers need thermal underwear and insulating garments (polypro, wool, capilene, thermax, fleece, etc.) to wear under cavalry uniforms. All participants need sleeping bags/blankets, pillows, canteen, and camping gear, etc. For details, and to request information on earning the Venturing Living History requirements, email Bryan Glass, US Cavalry Outpost Director. 2008 US Cavalry Winter Camp Participant Information U.S. Cavalry Company in action at Winter Camp. |
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