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fort stanton,nm event

August 6-8 - Fort Stanton, NM
149Th anniversary of the occupation of the fort by confederate troops (Aug.8, 1861). There are no fees for re-enactors who take part in the encampment but must register and take part in the event. Free admission for the public. Friday setup and candle and lantern tour of the quadrangle. Sat. camp opens at 8am to 4:30pm with afternoon battle. Sun. Garrison camp tours at 8am with Church services at 9am. For more info contact Mike Bilbo at mbbilbo@yahoo.com or Ken Vaught at ken_vaught@yahoo.com