Shootout at Picacho Peak

The 2007 Re-enactment of the Battle of Picacho Peak, the Western most battle of the Civil War


Mount Up

Arizona's Civil War story is a colorful one. Colonel John R. Baylor of the Confederate States of America defeated Union troops in Arizona and New Mexico in March 1861.

Arizona became a Confederate Territory when it was annexed by President Jefferson Davis. Baylor was later named governor in January 1862. He set up a territorial government for the Confederacy with its own constitution.

It was not until General Carelton and the California Volunteers recaptured Tucson in June 1862 and drove out Confederate forces that Arizona was again under Union control.

Arizona became a territory under the Union flag February 26 1863. The Battle of Picacho Peak, "the westernmost conflict of the Civil War", was fought on April 15, 1862. It took place between Tucson and Phoenix near Picacho Peak.

General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army of Virginia at Appomattox Court house on April 9, 1865, three years later, effectively ending the American Civil War.


'Til Johnny Comes Marching Home Again


In the Study of War


Under the Stars and Bars


The Thin Blue Line


Southern Sharp Shooter


Battery C


In the Aftermath

My goal when taking photographs of re-enactors is to make the images look as true to the spirit of their re-enactment as possible.