Battle of Temple Junction 2013

May 17, 18, 19, 2013, in Temple, Texas

Corporate Sponsors: City of Temple Economic Development Corp., Dossey Family, Saddler Civil War Mercantile Co. & Concentus Media Group

Reenactment Site Location*: Bend O' The River Ranch, Temple, TX

Note: This is a new location for 2013

The 5th Annual Battle of Temple Junction Reenactment, sponsored by the Major Robert M. White Camp #1250, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will be held beginning Friday, May 17, 2013 with an Education Day for area students. Last year nearly 300 kids attended the Education Day, where they got a hands on opportunity to experience the War Between the States. The reenactment will continue on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th with a full scale reenactment battle each afternoon. In addition to the reenactments there will be period sutlers and other vendors. Please see registration forms, event schedule, and event directions in a PDF format below.

For additional information, please contact John Larson, Jr. at 254-760-3492.

I-35 Northbound: Take Exit 294 "B" to the frontage road. Cross over Route 53 and continue to the main Horseshoe emtrance.

I-35 Southbound: Take Exit 294 "B" to the frontage road. U-Turn over the Interstate and turn left on the northbound frontage road to the main Horseshoe entrance.

Click here to Download Reenactment Registration Form

Click here to Download Directions to the Reenactment Location

Click here to Download Sponsorship Form

Click here to Download Reenactment Poster

1. Please be courteous to city employees, we really do want to be of service to you and we want you to return for years to come. Suggestions are appreciated.

2. Please park your vehicles in the designated reenactors parking area. Use the parking pass provided and place it on the dash on the drivers side so you can be waived through the reenactors gate should you be staying at a motel or need to leave after you have registered. PARKING IN CAMPING AREA OR DANCE GROUNDS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AFTER 7:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING. POLICE OFFICERS WILL BE REMOVING VEHICLES.

3. No discharging of any firearms, cannons, etc. after 9:00 pm, except when scheduled for an event. Cleaning or clearing any pistol, rifle, or shotgun, with primers only, is permitted any time.

4. Do not wear your firearms into any business in or out of uniform unless asked to do so.

5. Put trash in dumpsters upon departure Sunday or as needed. If you need trash bags, please ask an Employee.

6. The use of either metal pans or fire rings is allowed (2-6 inches max) in the designated areas. (no unreasonable size fires though) No burning of trash, leaves or grass. Each camp site must have a bucket of water on hand. Fire extinguishers will be required in every-other camp.

7. COGGINS TEST CERTIFICATES are required for all horses brought to the reenactment. This is for all horse owner's protection.

8. Horses need to be left in the designated area unless being exercised around the battlefield, the gravel road, or in the re-enactment. No riding through camp sites.