1846 Battle of San Pasqual, San Diego, CA, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Johnny_Quest
N 33° 05.324 W 116° 58.918
11S E 501682 N 3661124
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, honors the soldiers who fought in the battle between the U.S. and Californio forces on December 6, 1846 in the midst of the Mexican-American War.
Waymark Code: WM5AG7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member BluegrassCache
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This reenactment shows the horseback battle between the US Army and Californios. The US troops used swords and the Californios used swords and lances. The US Army had one canon.

18 US soldiers were killed and at least one Californio. The battle lasted about 30 minutes that day. It continued the next day a few miles away at Mule Hill near Rancho Bernardo.
Dates of reenactment: From: 12/07/2008 To: 12/07/2008

What the reenactment is related to: Battle

Cost to attend reenactment: FREE

Cost for parking: FREE

Cost for participants: FREE

Special Events:
Blacksmithing, adobe brick making, bullet molding, mountain men encampment, quilting, basket making, military encampment, and salsa making.

Website for further information: [Web Link]

Additional parking coordinates (if necessary): Not Listed
Visit Instructions:
At least one photo of the reenactment taken by you along with your thoughts and impressions on the event and any changes in location or date the original waymarker may need to know about.
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