You may not know this, but Picacho Peak was the site of the western-most battle of the Civil War. On April 15 (hmmm) 1862, a Union patrol ran into Confederate pickets. In a relatively quick battle of 90 minutes, the Union troops were sent packing. The Confederate unit hastily moved to Tucson where they informed the garrison of the presence of Union troops. The garrison left town and Tucson was captured shortly thereafter.
This weekend at Picacho Peak State Park the battle will be among several reenacted during the Civil War Festival this weekend. Reenactments will take place both days, starting at 9:30. There will be artillery demonstrations, live theater, cavalry charges, battles, gun fights, vendors and more.
The weather looks promising (it is Arizona after all) and it’s $10 for a vehicle of 4 ($3 per person if separate).
Admission
- $10 for a car of 4.
- $3 per person.
Links
As with any event, please check the event website or with the vendor to verify the information posted above. This posting is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for complete accuracy. Please check all dates, times, locations, prices, age restrictions, safety and other information with the event organizer before attending.
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