San Pasqual Battle Day at San Pasqual Battlefield State Park
01dec11:00 am3:00 pmSan Pasqual Battle Day at San Pasqual Battlefield State Park11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Details
California State Parks and the San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association proudly present San Pasqual Battle Day. This annual, family friendly, North County event focuses on the interpretation and commemoration of
Event Details
California State Parks and the San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association proudly present San Pasqual Battle Day. This annual, family friendly, North County event focuses on the interpretation and commemoration of the 1846 Battle of San Pasqual, the bloodiest battle fought in California during the Mexican–American War. This year the event will have enhanced living history activities that will transport visitors to the battlefield 172 years ago.
Visitors will have the Opportunity To Watch the cannon crew fire a twelve-pound Mountain Howitzer.
Listen to the “Battle Story” told through the eyes of a Dragoon and a Californio soldier.
Experience life as a new recruit, as visitors go through a 19th century military encampment.
Smell the aroma of period food as the camp cook prepares a hearty meal for the hungry troops.
Walk through the encampment area and witness life among the soldiers.
Date: December 1, 2019
Cost: Free
Event Times: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
Location: San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
15808 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido CA
(1.5 Miles East of the San Diego Safari Park on State Highway 78)
Free event parking located at the San Diego Archaeological Center – upper field
For more information: 760-737-2201
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=655
Sponsored By: The San Pasqual Battlefield Volunteer Association & California State Parks
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm