SAN ANGELO, TX -- If you ever wanted to know what it was like to fight in the days of cannons and other civil war gear then this weekend is your chance!
This weekend at Fort Concho, two certified artillery instructors will be hosting a "School of the Piece."
It kicks off tomorrow, October 5, with the sign-in day at the fort's Living History Stables, 236 Henry O. Flipper Street at Burgess Street, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The fee will be $55 per person due that day. There will be a supper/social that evening from 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm at the Living History Stables.
Classes start Saturday at 8:00 am at the Stables classroom. Field class will take place on the nearby Parade Ground Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday, with a BBQ dinner Saturday night.
Breakfast and lunch will be available on Sunday with the program ending about 3 pm Sunday. Participants are welcome to erect a period camp or stay in one of the historic barracks.
Contact Bob Bluthardt at [email protected] regarding camping/staying on site and recommended hotel lodging.
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