May 1-3, marking the 75th anniversary of Texas' state park system.
Admission is free.
It will observe the establishment of the state parks in 1923 by the Texas Legislature. On Saturday, May 2, Civil War battles will be re-enacted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., performed by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Battle scenarios call for an attack by Confederate infantry and light artillery on a Federal battery position on the Union right flank. Park visitors also will be able to observe living history camps and demonstrations of musket and artillery fire. Alton said he anticipates about 10 artillery pieces to be on hand.