Jefferson Civil War Days & Pilgrimage
May 1-4, 2014
Jefferson Civil War Days & Pilgrimage
May 1-4, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Event |
Location |
Start Time |
End Time |
Cost |
60th Annual Diamond Bessie Murder Trial | Jefferson PlayhouseCorner of Market & Henderson streets903-665-6075 | 7:30 pm | $20 | |
Tours of AtalantaJay Gould’s Private Rail Car | Tickets available at The Excelsior House Hotel 903-665-2513 or 800-490-7270www.theexcelsiorhouse.com | Daily | $5 |
Friday, May 2, 2014
Event |
Location |
Start Time |
End Time |
Cost |
Civil War Living HistoryMarion County Chamber of Commerce | Diamond Don RV Park1602 State Highway 49 Easthttps://www.jefferson-texas.com/903-665-2672
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9:00 | 3:00 | $3 per student |
The Great Locomotive ChaseThe Andrews RaidHistoric Jefferson Railway | Diamond Don RV Park1602 State Highway 49 Easthttp://www.jeffersonrailway.com/http://www.jeffersoncivilwardays.com/
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9:30 am11:30 am
1:30 pm
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$5 per student | |
Craft Fair andHeirloom Plant Sale | William Perry ParkNext to The Excelsior House Hotelwww.theexcelsiorhouse.com | 9:00 am | 5:00 pm | Free |
“Stitch, Woven and Hooked”Quilts & Heritage Fiber Arts | Jeffersonian Institute120 E Austin Street | 9:00 am | 5:00 pm | Free |
The 67th Annual PilgrimageTour Five Historic Churches | Tickets can be purchased atThe Excelsior House Hotelhttp://www.jeffersonpilgrimage.com/903-665-2513 or 800-490-7270
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11:00 am | 4:00 pm | $20, children 12 and under, $3 |
Twilight Garden Stroll | Various locations | 5:30 pm | 7:00 pm | Free |
60th Annual Diamond Bessie Murder Trial | Jefferson PlayhouseCorner of Market & Henderson streets903-665-6075 | 7:30 pm | $20 | |
Street Dance | Austin Street, in front ofThe Excelsior House Hotelhttp://www.battleforjefferson.com/903-200-5787 or 866-319-5470
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9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Free |
Tours of AtalantaJay Gould’s Private Rail Car | Tickets available at The Excelsior House Hotel903-665-2513 or 800-490-7270www.theexcelsiorhouse.com | Daily | $5 | |
Sutler’s Emporium | Dallas Streethttp://www.battleforjefferson.com/903-200-5787 or 866-319-54670 | Daily | Free |
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Event |
Location |
Start Time |
End Time |
Cost |
The Great Locomotive Chaseand Naval Battle of Port Jefferson – the largest Naval Civil War re-enactment west of the Mississippi | 400 E. Austin Streethttp://www.jeffersonrailway.com/http://www.jeffersoncivilwardays.com/903-665-6400 or 866-398-2038
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12:00 pm1:00 pm2:00 pm7:00 pm | $15 adults$12 children under 1210% Senior & Active Military Discount | |
Craft Fair andHeirloom Plant Sale | William Perry ParkNext to The Excelsior House Hotelwww.theexcelsiorhouse.com | 9:00 am | 5:00 pm | Free |
“Stitch, Woven and Hooked”Quilts & Heritage Fiber Arts | Jeffersonian Institute120 E Austin Street | 9:00 am | 5:00 pm | Free |
Pilgrimage Parade andTown Skirmish | Downtown Jefferson | 10:00 am | Free | |
The 67th Annual PilgrimageTour Five Historic Churches | Tickets can be purchased atThe Excelsior House Hotelhttp://www.jeffersonpilgrimage.com/903-665-2513 or 800-490-7270
|
11:00 am | 4:00 pm | $20, children 12 and under, $3 |
Luncheon BuffetThe Excelsior HouseGrand Ballroom/Courtyard | The Excelsior House Hotel903-665-2513 or 800-490-7270www.theexcelsiorhouse.com | 11:30 am | 2:00 pm | $14 (inclusive) |
Ladies Tea”Lady Spies for the confederacy”Period Dress Encouraged | Jeffersonian Institute120 E. Austin St | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | $10 |
Battle for JeffersonRe-enactment | Sanders RanchFM 2208http://www.battleforjefferson.com/903-200-5787 or 866-319-5470
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4:00 pm | $10 | |
Twilight Garden Stroll | Various locations | 5:30 pm | 7:00 pm | Free |
60th Annual Diamond Bessie Murder Trial | Jefferson PlayhouseCorner of Market & Henderson streets903-665-6075 | 5:30 pm | $20 | |
Old South BallPeriod Dress or Black Tie | Jeffersonian Institute120 E. Austin Streethttp://www.battleforjefferson.com/903-200-5787 or 866-319-5470
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8:00 pm | $15 each or$25 Couple | |
60th Annual Diamond Bessie Murder Trial | Jefferson PlayhouseCorner of Market & Henderson streets903-665-6075 | 8:30 pm | $20 | |
Tours of AtalantaJay Gould’s Private Rail Car | Tickets available at The Excelsior House Hotel903-665-2513 or 800-490-7270www.theexcelsiorhouse.com | Daily | $5 | |
Sutler’s Emporium | Dallas Streethttp://www.battleforjefferson.com/903-200-5787 or 866-319-5470 | Daily |
Tags: Carriage House Bed and Breakfast, Civil War, Historic Jefferson Railway, History, Jefferson Texas, Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club, Living History