4th Texas Regiment

This morning our dear friend Jesse Lynch received his last orders from upper command. He was asked to scout ahead for us in the battlefields of our ancestors. He accepted the orders and after his sister sang him happy birthday he picked up his gear and rifle and made his last journey, this time walking with no pain.

Jesse quietly passed away this morning. After a battle he knew he couldn’t win, but gladly accepted his own ending. No defeat. His terms. With family. With dignity and honor that any soldier would have.

Celebrate for Jesse. Only tears of joy you need to shed. He gave light to darkness, joy to pain, laughs in the deepest despair, all while carrying his own demons. (He made them carry the cooler of cold beer.)

Our cannons will sit ready for orders. Jesse, I’m sure, will find the perfect location for us to send rounds down field. Until then, dammit, I’m going to miss having you near our gun lines laughing and keeping our flank safe from the enemy.

And just like that the 2024 event is in the books! Planning has already begun for the 2025 event.
Pay attention to the page for details to follow in the *days* to come!

Your president for 2025,
Allison Hewitt

The Cedar River Rendezvous is approaching fast, and you won't want to miss the excitement! Join us for thrilling activities including Civil War cannon drills, black powder firearm demonstrations, and fascinating sword and knife exhibits.

Bring the kids along for our fun Candy Cannon events at 11 AM and 2 PM—they're sure to love it!

Come experience history in a fun and interactive way. We look forward to seeing you there! Mark your calendars!

And this was Wapsivous (Wapsipinicon State Park)14 yrs ago. It just breaks my heart that so many of the smaller rendezvous are dwindling. Please come camp with us at Brown Farm Rendezvous (held near Central City, Iowa) & help preserve this part of history.

Hand-stitching Iowa battle flags