The Civil War Weekend at the Historic Liendo Plantation will take place on November 20th ,21st and 22nd, 2009 RAIN or SHINE! The Civil War Weekend at Historic Liendo Plantation is a unique way to experience the grandeur and passion of the Victorian era versus the harsh reality of a war fought between States and Brothers. Battles will be performed Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Folk Life demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, soap, medical, music, etc. each day. Popular Music of the mid 1800's will be played each day by an orchestra, and brass band. Dances of the period will also be performed. Historic Liendo Home Tours Available Saturday and Sunday during the Event.

Built in 1853 by Leonard Waller Groce, the land was purchased from an original Spanish land grant of 67,000 acres assigned to Justo Liendo, the plantation's namesake. One of Texas' earliest cotton plantations, Liendo was the social center of Texas receiving and lavishly entertaining early Texas dignitaries. A typical Southron plantation, Liendo was self-sufficient, and was entirely built by skilled slave laborers including brick and stone masons, carpenters, and smiths.

During the War Between the States, the plantation hosted two training camps on it's grounds. Camp Groce for Infantry, and Camp Carter for Cavalry. Many of the Regiments who attend this Reenactment weekend, had their historical beginnings here. The plantation grounds also included an interment camp, and a hospital.

After the war George Armstrong Custer was stationed at Liendo, his wife joining him soon after his arrival. Under orders to burn it when he left, Custer disobeyed, most likely, in appreciation for the gracious hospitality which he, and his wife, had received.

The event is sponsored by the Liendo Plantation and the 11th Texas Cavalry HQ.