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150th Anniversary Commemorative Medals - Battle of Picacho Pass 1862

The ACWC has unveiled two medals (Union and Confederate) that will commemorate the 150th Battle of Picacho Peak, the westernmost battle of the Civil War.  These medals are available to re-enactors who participate in the 2012 Civil War in the Southwest event in March 2012.   

 

All profits from the sale of these medals will go to support the Civil War in the Southwest 2012 event.

 

Click here to find out more about how to reserve your medal before they are all gone.  Click here for the order form.

   

 

 

 

 

Upcoming events:

Arizona Centennial Best Fest

Scheduled for Feb 18-19 in downtown Phoenix.  

 

Click here for the participant’s flyer and here for an events overview presentation.

 

Civil War in the Southwest

150th anniversary of the Battle of Picacho Pass at Picacho Peak State Park.  

 

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The Arizona Civil War Council (ACWC) is the oldest, continually serving reenactment group in the state of Arizona.  It was formed in 1983 and incorporated in 1986 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization.

 

We love to teach history, in classrooms, at reenactment events, and at multiple events across the country.  Members of the ACWC participate in several events throughout the year including reenactments, living history displays, parades, school lectures, cultural events, state park demonstrations, and have served as extras in movies and television shows.

 

Members of the ACWC participate as both Union and Confederate solders.  The three units include:

- Company D, 1st U.S. Infantry Regiment

- 6th Texas Infantry/15th Texas Cavalry

- Civilians Auxiliary Guild

 

We welcome all new members who love history, love to teach it, camp in period tents, and re-live American history.   

 

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Click here to get the ACWC flyer.