Take a step back in time to the Civil War at the Battle of Round Mountain reenactment – a two-day recreation of the first battle fought in Indian Territory during the Civil War. This winter encampment takes place over multiple days in Payne County as Confederate and Union soldiers advance towards each other on the battlefield – and visitors are invited to come out and watch this historical and entertaining event. Check it out below:
Every February, the town of Yale hosts the Battle of Round Mountains Re-enactment and it’s such a great experience to step back in time to the Civil War.
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Over 2,500 people attend every year and it’s one of the best Civil War reenactments around, so be sure to mark it on the calendar to attend this year.
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The 2020 re-enactment will be the 30th year the town has put on the event. Everything is so real looking and the actors all do a great job making it feel very realistic.
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The camps open each day at 9 a.m. and the battles start at 1 p.m.
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The Battle of Round Mountain was the first battle of the Civil War that was fought in Indian Territory and if you attend, you’ll learn all about the two sides and the struggle they endured.
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You’ll see Union and Confederate soldiers dressed in uniform.
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The event is free of charge to attend and there is a formal ball held in Yale at the high school gym on Saturday night.
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Come out and enjoy a unique weekend at this historic battle - there will be camping available, shopping, the reenactment itself, dancing, personal visitations with the re-enactors, historical facts, and lots of fun for the whole family.
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For more information, click here to view the Facebook event page.
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There are many places to visit in the state that played an important role in Oklahoma’s history. With a total of 22 National Historic Landmarks and several other historical sites, you definitely have your options of places to see that will give you a better glimpse into Oklahoma’s past. Click here to read about 15 historical sites everyone should visit in the Sooner State.
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