The event will open to the public at 9:00 AM each day. Admission and parking are free and living history demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day. At 10:00 AM each day, the military trial and execution of Lt. Elijah P. Allen will be reenacted. Allen was a Confederate cavalry officer who was accused of inciting the desertion of his unit while stationed at High Island. He was convicted and executed by firing squad at Sabine Pass in 1864.
At 11:30 AM on Saturday, the Jefferson County Historical Commission will host a Memorial Service dedicated to the men of both sides who fought and died here.
At 2:00 PM each day, the armies will form and clash dramatically in a large-scale demonstration of the Napoleonic battle tactics typical of the American Civil War!
After the gates close to the public at 5:00 PM, dinner will be provided to the participants and staff by the Dick Dowling Camp, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Boy Scouts.
During dinner, the Friends of Sabine Pass Battleground will present awards to the re-enactors in several categories, including authenticity and educational interaction with the public.
Bring your lawn chairs and spend a day in 1863! For more information, email dickdowling@rocketmail.com.
The full event schedule, re-enactor and vendor registration, driving directions, and area lodging information can be found on line at http://csa.tripod.com/DDD_schedule.html