The boys that went on this seemed to have a GREAT time
We shoot Smiths and Sharps, "took hills", slept in barracks, went to the saloon, and learned how to play poker. Double loading the cannon was loud.
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All Frontier
History participants must be at least 13 years old.
Spend a week as a U.S. Cavalry soldier on the Texas frontier in 1872. You'll
learn by living at winter camp's Cavalry program. You wear the uniform, learn
the drills, eat the food, and live the life of a trooper in the year 1872. You
will learn the history of the Southern Plains War of 1872-74. The last night of
camp will be spent at historic Fort Richardson, home of the U.S. Cavalry in the 1870's.
During the week you will drill, patrol, and fight battles against a band of
bandits and Comancheros. The week will climax with a large battle against local
Civil War reenactment groups. Following the battle, will report to
Fort Richardson, tour the historic
fort, and sleep in the barracks. On Wednesday, December 31st, you will be
mustered out of the army on the parade ground at Fort Richardson.
U.S. Cavalry – Frontier Living History Camp
Learn the history of 1870's frontier Texas as you serve for a week as a Cavalry soldier. The 1872 U.S. Cavalry Company program is for Boy Scouts age 13 and older.
Cavalry Outpost includes authentic carbines, cannons, uniforms, food, and equipment, several battles against local outlaws and Indians. Also includes an overnight stay in the Historic barracks at Fort Richardson.
Participants learn cannon and carbine drills, reenactment shooting safety procedures, skirmish drills, make cartridges, fire Civil War era cannons and Cavalry carbines, and participate in reenactment battles.
Cavalry uniforms provided for Cavalry participants. Bring lots of warm clothing. Cavalry Troopers need thermal underwear and insulating garments to wear under cavalry uniforms, plus sleeping bags/blankets, pillows, canteen, camping gear, etc.