Sesquicentennial events throughout the South.

This year, 2011, marks the sesquicentennial of the War for Southern Independence. As a result, many reenactments and living history programs are being held. This is just an update on a couple of events.

In San Antonio Texas at the Alamo, the reenactment of Twiggs Surrender took place on February 12. This marked the 150^th year since the Texas militia surrounded the Alamo and forced the Federal forces under Twigg to surrender and leave Texas. Twiggs would later be kicked out of the army for his quick surrender, and would become a Confederate General.

Another event took place in Montgomery Alabama, where on the capital grounds the reenactment of Confederate President Jefferson Davis inauguration, which took place on February 18^th, 1861.

Also Southern patriot Jamie Funkhouser sent me his account of his 150^th event; “Friday I was at the Cabarrus County Courthouse. The weather could not be more perfect. 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. I met a many new friends and possibly new Southorn enthusiast. Many stoped to take photos and were kind enough to send them to me. A very nice couple that worked a hot dog stand made great company and made a kil...ler dog. I even met a new furry friend. I was also honored to be invited to go to the Concord Museum where local Confederate flags are on display. But only for a short while before they will have put away for storage. They took some pictures of me with some of the flags and United Confederate Veterans displays. This was an amazing day.”

 

These are just a few accounts of many events that took place and will take place this year, as we recognize the 150^th Anniversary of the War Between the States.