The re-enactment is held yearly on the grounds of the Presidio La Bahia.
This weekend’s re-enactment, scheduled for today and Sunday, begins with Fannin’s troops abandoning Presidio La Bahia, under orders from Texian Gen. Sam Houston.
The Texians are about nine miles east of Presidio La Bahia, when advanced units of the Mexican Army under the command of Gen. José de Urrea catch up and surround Fannin’s men in an open prairie and the beginning of a two-day battle ensues.
This is the battle that will eventually become known as the Battle Of Coleto Creek.
On the second day of the battle, Fannin agrees to surrender his men to Gen. Urrea.
Those men who were not wounded are returned to Presidio La Bahia and held in the chapel.
Those who are severely wounded and could not be easily moved remain at the battlefield for up to three days, including Col. Fannin.
The re-enactment of the battle of Coleto Creek takes place in front of Presidio La Bahia, between the fort and U.S. Highway 183.
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Schedule of events
Saturday
9 a.m. — Gates open
10 a.m. — First skirmish
10:30 a.m. — Living history at campsites
10:30 a.m. — Cavalry presentation at amphitheater
11 a.m. — Lecture in chapel
Noon — Showing of video “Presidio La Bahia and its place in the history of Texas” in chapel
1:30 p.m. — Second skirmish
2 p.m. — Living history at campsites
2:15 p.m. — Lecture in chapel
3 p.m. — Battle of Coleto Creek
3:30 p.m. — Living history at campsites
5 p.m. — Gates close
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Candlelight tour - enter at south gate
Sunday
9 a.m. — Gates open
9:30 a.m. — Isaac Hamilton - a prisoner by Dennis Reidesel
10 a.m. — Death march from chapel to actual massacre site
Followed by Isaac Hamilton - a survivor by Dennis Reidesel
Followed by execution of Fannin and the wounded Texians
Followed by memorial service, which starts in chapel followed by a procession to the Fannin monument for the conclusion of the memorial service.
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