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U.S. Mormon Battalion Trail Hike
Date: 1/16/10
Time: 7:30AM - 12:00PM
Location: LDS Church, 44650 LaPaz Ave, Temecula
On January 25, 1847 tensions were high in the Temecula Valley. The Mexican-American War was on. Just days before, a band of San Luis Rey Indians who sided with the Americans had skirmished with Californio ranchers sympathetic with Mexico. there were many casualties on both sides. As the Indians gathered to bury thier dead, they saw a line of white men approaching from the east along Temecula Creek. They gathered thier weapons, and prepared for another battle. As the column drew nearer, they saw a few men on horseback. They wore U.S. Army uniforms, but were strangely unkempt. The others, about 360 in numbers, wore tattered rags. yet, every one wore a clean white leather belt across his chest and carried a musket. These white men were not Californios -- but who were they?
Learn about this fascinating event in Southern California's history, and retrace their footsteps at the..
C.I.E.C. Tahquitz District Cub Adventure Activity
U.S. Mormon Battalion Trail Hike
Saturday January 16th, 2010
Meet at LDS Church, 44650 LaPaz Ave, Temecula
Check-in @ 7:30-7:45 a.m., Historical Program @ 8:00 a.m., 4-mile hike complete by 12:00 noon.
$6 Registration includes:
Mormaon Battalion rations and water bottle for hike.
Uniform pocket patch
Hot Dog lunch after hike
Wear Scout uniform, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for comfort, and bring your backpack to carry your things.
Each pack must shuttle its own hikers to the trailhead behind Ralph's Market at Temecula Parkway (Hwy 79 south) and Butterfield Stage road.
Each pack must have at least one adult hiker per five (5) Cub Scout hikers.
Each Cub Scout and adult hiker must pre-register by Sunday Jan. 3rd.
For registration information contact Bob Bledsoe, Asst. District Commissioner, at bledsord50@AOL.com or 951-302-0422
Make sure to email! Need to turn in permission slips at least one week before event.
Bob Bledsoe
(951) 302-0422
E-Mail: bledsord@AOL.com |
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