Reenactor Pre-Registration Great Locomotive Chase Civil War Train Battle

1602 State Highway 49 East,Jefferson TX 75657

28 May, 2021

Description

Pre-Registration for The Great Locomotive Chase and Naval Battle of Port Jefferson Jefferson Train Battles at Diamond Don's Historic Jefferson Railway and Diamond Don RV Park are sponsoring the Great Locomotive Chase, May 28-30 2021.Colonel Jim “Pimp Daddy” Lyons is the overall military commander of this event and will be Commander Control on the field. Francene Rainey, 903-445-9796, and Melissa Moit, 903-742-2041 are the logistics coordinators for the event. General questions about the event, registration, food, etc. can be directed to Francene or Melissa via phone, or email. Reenactors can contact Colonel Jim Lyons for questions regarding weapons inspection, officer’s meeting, and battlefield logistics. Jim can be reached at 409-504-3001. Registration is $15 per person, civilian or military, children under 8 free and will take place at Diamond Don RV Park. Reenactors participating in the Great Train Chase and Train Battle of Port Jefferson camp free in the period section of the Diamond Don RV Park with lots of space, trees and plenty of amenities including free WIFI, water, hay, split wood, restrooms, showers and RV dump station. Registration includes noon day meals on Saturday and Sunday; and Saturday evening supper and ball. All reenactors welcome Day of Learning for School Groups We are actively seeking individuals and groups to participate in our Day of Learning, on Friday, May 28, 2021, for school groups. Living History is sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes a train ride aboard the Historic Jefferson Railway as the story of The Andrews Raid unfolds alongside the Big Cypress Bayou. If you are interested in participating, click here to send us an email. Last year, we had almost 1000 students attend.