Remember the true meaning of Veteran's Day with this stirring look back at World War II. Close Assault 1944 honors the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans by focusing on the history of the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard during World War II. The free program features members of the Texas … Continue reading "Close Assault 1944"
The Texas Military Forces museum presents "Over There-1918" A Living History program of the "Great War" experience of the US soldier. On Saturday November 20th and Sunday November 21st, 2021 the Texas Military Forces Museum will commemorate the 36th Infantry Division’s combat debut on the Western Front with a special WWI battle reenactment. Showtimes at … Continue reading "Over There 1918-WWI Living History Event"
The Texas Military Forces Museum will explore the weapons and tactics of the American Civil War with a special program -Battleground 1863- at Camp Mabry on March 12-13. Visitors will get a chance to get an up close and personal look at how soldiers on both sides lived during the war, as well as see … Continue reading "Battleground 1863"
Join us Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st for Camp Mabry Living History Weekend. There will be living history camps from Civil War through Vietnam to explore, military vehicle rides, military vehicle displays, and here will be a Civil War demo each day at 11:30 and a WWII battle each day at 1:00. The … Continue reading "Camp Mabry Living History Weekend"
Close Assault 1968 : Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29 Our Close Assault program this spring will honor our nation’s Vietnam Veterans… many of whom joined the Guard after their regular Army service. Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day with this back at the Vietnam War. Close Assault 1968 honors the service and … Continue reading "Close Assault 1968"
Remember the true meaning of Veteran's Day with this stirring look back at World War II. Close Assault 1944 honors the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans by focusing on the history of the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard during World War II. The free program features members of the Texas … Continue reading "Close Assault 1944"
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND AND WORLD WAR II BATTLE REENACTMENT Take a stroll through Texas Military History at Camp Mabry’s Living History Weekend on Saturday April 15 and Sunday April 16. This free event, hosted by the Texas Military Forces Museum, will allow visitors to see uniforms, equipment, weapons, tents, communications gear, military vehicles and more … Continue reading "Living History Weekend and World War II Battle"
Close Assault 1968 : Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28 Our Close Assault program this spring will honor our nation’s Vietnam Veterans… many of whom joined the Guard after their regular Army service. Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day with this back at the Vietnam War. Close Assault 1968 honors the service and … Continue reading "Close Assault 1968 Vietnam War Living History Program"
Battleground 1863 Civil War Living History Program: Learn how Civil War soldiers and civilians lived, ate, camped, marched, drill and fought. Artillery and Small Arms weapons firing demonstrations, battle reenactment, civilian camps. Living history camps open 9 to 4 each day, Reenactment starts at 1:30 each day and lasts until 2:45 pm. Free and Open to the Public. Rain or Shine. Bleacher Seating. Souvenirs Available. Drummer Boy Ice Cream on hand with snacks.