Civil War reenactment groups from around the state participate in the annual "Battle of Socorro" - simulating the Battle of Valverde and the Confederate capture of Socorro.  It is held every year on the weekend closest to February 21, the date of the historic battle, in Socorro, New Mexico and the nearby village of Escondida.

 

The Center, State Monuments nor the Foundation have anything to do with the Battle of Socorro -- EXCEPT the Foundation agreed to host some webspace so the participants (and other interested parties) can have access to the photographs of the 2011 event.

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The Reenactors

Confederate Army - The Texas Mounted Volunteers

Artillery Units

New Mexico Volunteers

Battle of Valverde

Union Camp Life

Battle Spectators