Today is Ft. Stockton's Sesquicentennial and it was alot of fun! A real living history event.
This morning on the parade ground there was an opening ceremony with the Texas Camel Corps. who made a trail ride from Ft. Lancaster over the past 5 days.....down the Old spanish Trail....that's 80 miles. They educate folks on the historical use of camels in 19th century America. They helped settle west Texas and went as far as California between 1856 and 1866. They transported supplies before there were railroads here. For more info google "Camels in Texas." We didn't get there in time for the opening ceremonies but there was cannons going off, speeches, a cavalry drill, artillery demonstration and the Ft. Bliss Band.
The re-enactors really get into the show and have totally authentic period costumes. They even had a store selling costumes and accessories.
There wagon rides.
For more info about this event go to www.fortstockton.org or www.cityfs.net
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