It’s been some time since we’ve been able to get out & have some fun due to time constraints, the flu & injuries but today we managed to make it out to the 150th Anniversary of the Engagement of Picacho Pass.
This post is IMAGE HEAVY.
The Civil War re-enactments were a 2 day event. They did re-enactments of Valverde, Glorietta Pass, and Picacho Pass. We stayed for the Valverde & Glorietta Pass battles. The actual Picacho skirmish only consisted of 12 Union cavalry troopers, 1 scout and a lieutenant against 10 Confederates.
In between the battles were demonstrations, fashion shows, a church service, theatrical shows plus camps and vendors booths to visit.
Which end is which?
Old sawbones… can you imagine how horrible it must’ve been having a limb literally sawed off for 2 minutes without any anesthesia?
The first casualty. Or maybe he’s just tired, so sleepy.
I think he’s about to have a baby.
Oh my gosh! Do you think he’s okay?
Charge!
This guy was comparing boot sizes with the “dead” soldiers. The confederate way to shop for new accessories?
I’m not sure what the guy in the back is taking a picture of….
Is that Sam Elliot in his biggest break?
Next year, I’ll be sure to dress up! :] That is, if my husband is willing to be seen with me.
Ok, honestly, if someone was going to ask me to come with them to watch a Civil War reenactment, I’d probably laugh at them and decline. But after seeing these photos, it seems really cool and I’d want to watch something like this in real life (or maybe I’m just as nerdy as you are?) haha.
Also, your captions are hilarious…you think he’s about to have a baby, LOL.
We enjoyed your photographs. Would it be permissible to post one or two of the images to facebook, if properly credited to your website? Thanks in advance.
Sure, no problem! Glad you liked the photos.
These are some awesome pictures. The mounted cavalrymen and the cannon in the next to last photo you posted are members of B Troop, 4th US Cavalry (Memorial) out of Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Feel free to look us up on Facebook (Fort Huachuca Cavalry Association) the website (fhcahome.org).
Great photos! Looks like there were more people there than were at Glorieta last year. I recognized several people I’ve fought with or against at Glorieta. My wife and I will be there this year with bells on!
Dear Friends,
I am working on a project for the National Park Service to tell the story of California and the Civil War. The Union troops involved in the skirmish at Picacho Pass were primarily California volunteers. I would like to use some of your photos of this re-enactment, with proper credit given to you. I will also get permission from the Arizona Civil War group who were involved in this event. Thanking you in advance,
Steve Johnson
Hi Steve, That would be fine. Let me know if you need high-resolution photos.
Great photos, thanks! New to the state and am reading George Hand’s Diary and The Civil War in AZ.
Welcome to Arizona!