Great Locomotive Chase and Civil War Battle in Jefferson

Looking for something crazy fun and historical to check out this weekend? It's Memorial Day Weekend so you can take advantage of the long holiday weekend by going to The Great Locomotive Chase and Civil War Battle will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30.

The train will depart from the Historic Jefferson Railway in Downtown Jefferson.

You will go back in time as the Historic Jefferson Railway recreates the battle of The Andrews Raid & Great Locomotive Chase with reenactments from the civil war. There will be living history camps along the Big Cypress Bayou with cannons firing and a battle as the North forces try to gain possession of the train.

Train tickets are $15 Saturday and $12 Sunday lap children are free. You can find out more information at their Facebook page. You can get your tickets online at Diamonddonempire.com

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