Events

Event	Date	Time	Where	Notes
Arizona Centennial Best Fest	Feb 10-12, 2012		Phoenix, AZ	One of three events in Arizona to celebrate Arizona’s 100th anniversary of statehood. The first event will occur in Prescott. Other events for Tucson and Phoenix are planned. Other information: Participant’s flyer Events overview presentation Event layout
Civil War Reenactments at Pioneer Living History Museum	Feb 18-19, 2012	9am - 4pm	Pioneer Living History Museum	The Village Green and surrounding grounds will once again reverberate to the sound of cannon-fire. Soldiers in Blue and Grey will face off in life-and-death confrontation, hoping for victory, praying for the chance to live another day. Sponsored by Southwest Civil War Association.
Civil War in Socorro	Feb 23-26, 2012		Socorro, NM	Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Valverde and Battle for Socorro. Events include a tour of the Valverde Battlefield, Symposium, Reenactments, and other events. Click here for the registration document and here for the schedule of event.
Civil War in the Southwest	March 10-11, 2012		Picacho Peak State Park	Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Picacho Pass, the westernmost battle of the Civil War. Click here for more information.
History of the Soldier	April 14-15, 2012			This annual event offers visitors a living history timeline of military and civilian encampments from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Activities include flag raising ceremonies, military demonstrations, a fashion show, games for children and an 1870s-era baseball game. Click here for more information.
Annual ACWC Liveshoot	April 29 2012	9:00 am - 3:00 pm	Ben Avery shooting Range, Pistol Silhouette Range	Third annual ACWC Liveshoot at Ben Avery in North Phoenix. We do need a least 10 paying shooters @ $10 per shooter to pay for the range. We will also have our monthly ACWC meeting at this time, too. If you come for the meeting only, you need not pay the $10. You are limited to weapons (original and replica) before the early 1900’s. No full metal jacket ammo. We will have a supply of Minnie Balls and 44-40 ammo. We will again play the infamous “Hand of Death” game and will have other games or awards. ACWC members only.
ACWC Meetings and Gunshows
ACWC Meetings	Various	1:30 pm	D. Kampf’s house or at Pioneer	Monthly meetings for ACWC members; planning and discussion. Guests welcome! Contact Gilbert @ (480) 720-6993 or acwcinc@cox.net Saturday, Feb 18: February meeting at the Civil War event at Pioneer Living History Museum; 12:00 pm. Saturday, Feb 25th - England trip slideshow at D. Kampf’s house; 7pm Sunday, March 4: ACWC meeting at Dave Kampf’s house Sunday, April 29th: ACWC meeting at Ben Avery at the Liveshoot event.
Gunshows at Arizona State Fairgrounds	Various		Phoenix, AZ	Visit the ACWC exhibit at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. ACWC members who wear their Civil War uniform can get in free. Saturday and Sunday, Jan 21 -22 Saturday and Sunday, Feb 25-26 Saturday and Sunday, Apr 21-22
Past Events
Boy Scouts Civil War Camporee	Sep 16-18		Camp Geronimo north of Payson, AZ	This is the Mesa District’s Boy Scouts Camporee at Camp Geronimo north of Payson. They are expecting 250-350 boys to attend. There several planned demonstrations and contests among the boys including Civil War trivia, Battlefield medicine, Civil War tent pitching, and other activities. Click here for the event flyer. Click here for instructions on how to get to Camp Geronimo.
Arizona Centennial Best Fest	Sep 16-18		Prescott, AZ	Three events to celebrate Arizona’s 100th statehood anniversary. The first event will occur in Prescott on September 16-18. Other events for Tucson and Phoenix are planned. Dave Williamson will be in Prescott representing the Rough Riders; ACWC members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Click here for the participant’s flyer and here for an events overview presentation.
Ft. Tuthill Civil War Reenactment	Sep 24-25		Flagstaff, AZ	Civil War reenactment at Ft. Tuthill near Flagstaff. Event is sponsored by the SWCWA. If you plan to attend as a reenactor, bring the Ft. Tuthill and Coconino Countywaiver with you and sign at the reenactor check-in/registration area when you arrive for the event. The event begins on Saturday, but setup is available, and encouraged, on Friday beginning after 1:00pm. Event flyer and camp map. Contact Michael Vander Matten at phxdutch@msn.com
Ft. Verde Days	Oct 8-9	9am - 4pm	Ft. Verde, AZ	Annual Ft. Verde Days at Camp Verde, Arizona. Click on Ft. Verde link here for more information.
Civil War Reenactments at Pioneer Living History Museum	Oct 22-23	9am - 4pm	Pioneer Living History Museum	The Village Green and surrounding grounds will once again reverberate to the sound of cannon-fire. Soldiers in Blue and Grey will face off in life-and-death confrontation, hoping for victory, praying for the chance to live another day. Staged by the AZ Civil War Council, re-enactors will descend on PLHM from all over the southwest to participate in battles and skirmishes during the two day event. In addition to 2 or 3 battles each day, visitors will be treated to short seminars illuminating the life of the average soldier during this epic time in our nation’s history. Learn about the weapons and their effectiveness. Walk into a Union or Confederate camp and chat with the men and women who had to suffer the privations and the primitive conditions it demanded.
Civil War - Moorpark, CA	Nov 12-13		Moorpark, CA	For more information about this Civil War event in California, click here.
Brawl in the Fall	Nov 19-20	9am - 4pm	Pioneer Living History Museum	Sponsored by Southwest Civil War Association; reenactments of battles and lifestyle throughout the Village.
Civil War Reenactments at Pioneer Living History Museum	Jan 7-8, 2012	9am - 4pm	Pioneer Living History Museum	The Village Green and surrounding grounds will once again reverberate to the sound of cannon-fire. Soldiers in Blue and Grey will face off in life-and-death confrontation, hoping for victory, praying for the chance to live another day. Staged by the AZ Civil War Council, re-enactors will descend on PLHM from all over the southwest to participate in battles and skirmishes during the two day event. In addition to 2 or 3 battles each day, visitors will be treated to short seminars illuminating the life of the average soldier during this epic time in our nation’s history. Learn about the weapons and their effectiveness. Walk into a Union or Confederate camp and chat with the men and women who had to suffer the privations and the primitive conditions it demanded.
Event at Pinal County Bluegrass Festival	Jan 27-29 2012		Casa Grande, AZ	Civil War reenactment at Pinal County Blue Grass Festival at the Pinal County Fairgrounds, 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner, Casa Grande, AZ. Directions from Phoenix: I-10 to Casa Grande; left on AZ-287 (E. Florence Blvd) for 7 miles; Right on S. Eleven Mile Road. Fairgrounds is on the southwest corner. Click here for more information on the this event
Yuma Civil War Days	Jan 27-29 2012	8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday -Sunday	Yuma, AZ, Yuma Quarterma ster Depot State Historic Park	Yuma Civil War Days; two battles each day on Saturday and Sunday. Click here for the flyer. Click here for more information on the this event