Ft. Chadbourne,
a historic site at Bronte, Tx, had their living history on May 1 and 2, 2009. The event had several unique features not generally seen at other events... extreme heat one day, very cool raining weather the next and the aftermath of the flu scare with a little hail mixed in on Saturday night. We arrived on Thursday and set up Chuck's engineer camp. We enjoyed visiting with other re-enactors as they arrived.
a historic site at Bronte, Tx, had their living history on May 1 and 2, 2009. The event had several unique features not generally seen at other events... extreme heat one day, very cool raining weather the next and the aftermath of the flu scare with a little hail mixed in on Saturday night. We arrived on Thursday and set up Chuck's engineer camp. We enjoyed visiting with other re-enactors as they arrived. This is a view from the hospital on the hill. One of the barracks is restored and they are working on the Butterfield Stage stop behind the restored building.
Friday, their school day dawned bright and warm, the temperature reaching around the mid nineties. Sadly, the student visitors were limited to about 200 because schools r
eacted to the flu scare and canceled their trips. Those kids who did attend had a great time and I'm sure the sunshine and fresh air did them a great deal of good. Friday evening the hosts, Lana and Garland Richards, took us via hay wagon to see their buffalo and new calves as well as other sites on the ranch. This historic site is on a private ranch with its owners doing a wonderful job of restoring and preserving it. I recommend a trip to see it any time you are in the area.
eacted to the flu scare and canceled their trips. Those kids who did attend had a great time and I'm sure the sunshine and fresh air did them a great deal of good. Friday evening the hosts, Lana and Garland Richards, took us via hay wagon to see their buffalo and new calves as well as other sites on the ranch. This historic site is on a private ranch with its owners doing a wonderful job of restoring and preserving it. I recommend a trip to see it any time you are in the area.Saturday dawned cool, cloudy and misty. There was a good crowd of visitors,
however. There 
were a good number of camps set up and many different impressions for the visitors to learn about. A brass band played in concert that afternoon filling the parade ground with music. We really enjoyed the event. We did not leave until Sunday morning. Saturday evening after midnight saw a loud thunderstorm with lightning, rain and !yikes! hail. It was just pea size and didn't cause damage to anything but our sleep. As usual, I'd rather be at a reenactment... I came home to deal with jury duty and get ready for our really long trip.
however. There 
were a good number of camps set up and many different impressions for the visitors to learn about. A brass band played in concert that afternoon filling the parade ground with music. We really enjoyed the event. We did not leave until Sunday morning. Saturday evening after midnight saw a loud thunderstorm with lightning, rain and !yikes! hail. It was just pea size and didn't cause damage to anything but our sleep. As usual, I'd rather be at a reenactment... I came home to deal with jury duty and get ready for our really long trip.
The dogs enjoyed the weather, all the new people and smells and, of course, being the center of attention .
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