Civil War on the Home Front
Cub and Boy Scout Day (Also Open to the Public)
Event Type:
Featured Event
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Event Hours:
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2 p.m. Battle Re-enactment
*Early Cub & Boy Scout Registration and Online Discount Ends November 11*
Gate Admission: $9 Adults; $7 Seniors (65+); $6 Kids (4-12)
Tickets:
Adults/Seniors $5.00
Scouts/Children 4-12 $5.00
Patches $3.00
 The deadline to purchase tickets online was 11/11/2009.
Tickets can still be purchased at the gate.
 Muster your troops for Civil War on the Home Front!
Join Dallas Heritage Village in recreating this exciting time in our history at our major re-enactment event of the year. Confederate units will meet to muster, drill and recruit. Civilian refugees from Border States and the Deep South join the citizens of Dallas. Union Army units set up camp. Civilian life demonstrations will occur in the 1860s Living Farmstead and Miller complex.
Admission: $5 for scouts and adults.
Children 3 and under are free.
Patches: $3
At the gate, special event rates will apply:
$9 Adults
$7 Seniors (65+)
$6 Kids (4 and up)
To Register Your Pack or Troop:
Contact our Reservations Coordinator at 214-413-3674 or reservations@dallasheritagevillage.org.
If ordering tickets online, please include your Pack or Troop number.
Other questions? Contact Melissa Prycer, Director of Education at 214-413-3671 or mprycer@dallasheritagevillage.org.
 Registration for Cub and Boy Scouts
Do I have to register in advance? When is the deadline for registration?
We strongly encourage Cub and Boy Scouts to register and pay for Civil War on the Home Front in advance. This helps us plan activities for the day. The deadline for 2009 is Wednesday, November 11. You can register online, through mail, or by phone.
Tickets are available at the gate, but special event admission rates will apply ($9/adults, $6/kids, $7/seniors) and any remaining patches will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If I'm not a Scout, can I still order tickets in advance at the reduced rate?
Absolutely! The $5 rate is for all advance purchases. You may purchase tickets online now.
How can I pay the registration fees?
You can pay in advance with a check, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
What if some of my boys can’t make it after I’ve already paid their registration?
There are no refunds after the deadline of November 11, so please be sure to get an accurate count.
What if additional people end up coming that are not pre-registered?
You can pay for additional people at the gate, but special event admission rates will apply ($9/adults, $6/kids, $7/seniors). Also, we cannot guarantee that we will have enough patches.
Can I purchase the Scout Day patches on-site?
You are more than welcome to purchase the Scout Day patches on-site, but they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
I want to bring my Scouts to Dallas Heritage Village but we cannot make it to this event. Are there any other opportunities designed for Boy Scouts?
You are welcome to come to the Village any time with your troop. We also offer workshops and themed history hikes specifically for Boy Scouts. Click here for information about all of our Boy Scout Workshops.
Logistics
Where is Dallas Heritage Village?
Dallas Heritage Village is located just south of downtown Dallas, near Farmer's Market. A map and more specific directions can be found here. Special event parking directions do not apply for this event.
Where do I park?
Parking is free and directly across from the Village. There will be staff to direct you to a spot.
Can we bring a picnic lunch?
Absolutely! We no longer have a restaurant on site, though you can purchase snacks and beverages at our museum store. There will be picnic space available in Nancy’s Garden, on the eastern edge of the museum. We do not have space to store your lunches.
What else should we bring?
Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and bottled water for your troop. Feel free to bring your camera, but remember that photos can only be taken outside. Interior photos are not permitted in order to preserve our artifacts. Don’t forget to bring money for our museum store!
What will the day be like?
There will be on-going activities throughout the day, as well as a few scheduled events. The on-going activities include drilling and demonstration by Civil War re-enactors, hands-on activities for the boys, visiting with our historic interpreters and seeing our many restored, museum buildings. Many badge requirements can be fulfilled during the course of the day. You will receive a program in your registration packet the morning of the event.
Will my Cub Scouts be able to meet any of their requirements or achievements?
Yes! Some activities will meet Cub Scout requirements.
Tiger Cubs
Requirement 1D (begun by making Journal)
Requirement 1G (done by visiting Dallas Heritage Village)
Elective 35 (Games)
Wolf Cubs
Elective 1 a and b (Civil War codes)
Elective 4 b and e (Games)
Elective 17 a and g (Ropemaking)
Bear Cubs
Achievement 3 c. and d. (done by visiting Dallas Heritage Village)
Achievement 8 e. (done by visiting Dallas Heritage Village)
Achievement 8 f. (begun by making Journal)
Achievement 15 a. (Games)
Achievement 22 a, b and f (Ropemaking)
What if it rains?
As many of you know, Dallas Heritage Village is an outdoor museum. If it rains, the event will go on! Some activities will be moved indoors, but all visitors should dress for the weather.
What will the battle re-enactment be like?
At 2:00 pm, the Confederate and Union troops will stage a battle re-enactment on the museum grounds. The troops use black-powder weapons, meaning that while no bullets are used, the fire can still be dangerous. All museum guests will be instructed to stand and watch in designated areas. It is very important that everyone stays in those areas until the battle is finished.
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