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.
Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery are welcomed but pre-registration is
a must due to limited space. Bounty will be paid at the end of the
event to the first four Confederate and first four Federal Artillery pieces
registered. The Sutler area is in front of the manor and very close
to the camps. Hay, water, firewood, porta-johns and Reenactor breakfast and
Saturday dinner
will be provided.
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Friday the camps will be open at 9 am for school districts to bring
in students to witness military and folk life demonstrations, get a look
at army camp life, and witness a skirmish at 1 pm.
Educators, a possible lesson plan can be found by clicking here,
and you can pre-register here.
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Liendo Plantation is located outside of Hempstead, TX, just 45 minutes
from the heart of Houston at the crossroads of Highway 290, and FM 1488.
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Liendo, and the 11th Texas Cavalry HQ are very excited
about this event and hope that you can come join us.
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For further information please contact:
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Michele Wendt
Phone: 979.826.3126
or e-mail
Liendos@aol.com
PRE-REGISTRATION
[Cavalry/Artillery/Civilian/Infantry]
[Sutlers]
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