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2019 Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment

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Don’t miss the 173rd Anniversary Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment on October 5-6, 2019 at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum in Compton, California. Join us as we commemorate another year of a historic battle that was fought here in the property of the Dominguez Rancho; The 1846 Battle of Dominguez Hills also know as the Battle of the Old Woman’s Gun. In this two day event you will be able to experience the reenactment of the battle as well as the many aspects of life in Southern California during the 1800’s and the Mexican-American War.

Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment aka Battle of the Old Woman’s Gun

Learn about some local early Southern California History at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. We will be having a living history weekend covering The Battle of Dominguez Rancho or The Battle of the Old Woman’s Gun (October 8, 1846) which was a military engagement of the Mexican–American War (1846 to 1848), that took place right here in Southern California near Los Angeles in 1846. The battle took place within Manuel Dominguez’s 75,000-acre Rancho San Pedro, which today encompasses the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum.

The public is invited to experience the Battle Reenactment as well as many aspects of life during the 1800s, which include: military encampments, vendors, music and dance. Children’s activities will include: corn husk doll making, tortilla making, cattle roping, adobe brick making and gold panning. While here for the event, be sure to take a tour of The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum.

Living Historians representing early Californios (local civilians and rancho owners), US Marines and Sailors, the Mormon Battalion, 1st US Dragoons, and other impressions from the time period.

Cost: Admission is Free! – We welcome donations from the public to continue bringing events, such as the Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment, to the public.

Food and Drinks: Available for purchase on both days; Donations are welcome to further fund the restoration of the adobe house, grounds, and future events.

Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment Mini Gallery

Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment Schedule:

Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Open at 10:00am
Flag Raising at 11:00am
Artillery Demonstration right after Flag Raising
1st Battle at 12:00Noon
Period Music 1:00pm to 2:00pm
2nd Battle at 3:00pm.
Other living history demonstrations throughout day.
Closed at 4:00pm.

Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Open at 10:00am
Flag Raising at 11:00am
Artillery Demonstration right after Flag Raising
1st Battle at 12:00Noon
Talk with Dominguez Family 1:00pm to 1:20pm
Flintlock/musket demonstration 1:20pm to 1:40pm
2nd Battle at 2:00pm.
Other living history demonstrations throughout day like blacksmithing, rope making, period toys, adobe brick making, gold panning, etc.
Closed at 4:00pm.

Location
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 South Alameda Street
Compton, CA 90220

For More Information:
Call (310) 603-0088; Email ivanworkman@gmail.com

About the Battle of Dominguez Hill
Captain José Antonio Carrillo, leading 90 Californio troops, successfully held off an invasion of Pueblo de Los Angeles by some 300 US Marines and Sailors, under the command of US Navy Captain William Mervine, who was attempting to recapture the town after the Siege of Los Angeles. By strategically running horses across the dusty Dominguez hills while transporting their single small cannon to various sites, Carrillo and his troops convinced the Americans they had encountered a large enemy force. Faced with heavy casualties and the superior fighting skills displayed by the Californios, the remaining Marines and Sailors were forced to retreat to their ships docked in San Pedro Bay.

For more about the actual Battle of Dominguez Hill

Battle of Dominguez Hills Reenactment

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Dominguez Hill Reenactment (aka Battle of the Old Womans Gun) in October at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum in Compton, California.

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IMPORTANT EVENT NOTICE
Unfortunately, due to increasing costs, Crazy Crow Trading Post will no longer be able to maintain the Event Calendar by updating or adding new events.
The pages will remain active for a time as there are a number of events with current information and past events that may help you contact the sponsors for new information concerning location, dates & times!
Please do NOT contact Crazy Crow about these events, except for corrections to events with 2020 dates that are incorrect. Email date corrections directly to eventcoordinator@crazycrow.com. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, as we have nothing to do with the events and have only provided the listings as a free service.
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