Texas Rangers, as the 8th Texas Cavalry was more commonly called,was one of the hardest fighting cavalry units during the War Between the States. Supplying their own arms & equipment, most of these volunteers enlisted for the "duration of the war." They were the only cavalry unit during the war to successfully charge an infantry regiment, twice!

Today's 8th Texas Rangers and Artillery units have chosen to recreate the life & times of those brave men and women as authentically & historically correct as can be done some 140 years after the fact. 8th Texas Rangers and Artillery reenactment units were formed by a group of dedicated historians who wanted to relive the experience of cavalry and artillery personnel of the Civil War. Since then the "Rangers" have developed to become one of the most respected units in the "hobby" of Civil War reenacting.

The modern day Texas Rangers, was one of the first Confederate cavalry reenactment units to regularly portray Federal cavalry. It is not unusual for cavalry and artillery units to portray both sides, Confederate on Saturday & "galvanizing" to Federal on Sunday.

The weapons, saddles, tack, clothing & equipment used by the cavalry and artillery are faithful reproductions of original equipment used during the Civil War. We travel to reenactment events on weekends to participate in reenactment of battles of the Civil War. We follow the same camp routine as cavalry & artillery of the mid-1860's, & eat food similar to that eaten in that time.

Living History, or reenacting as it is often called, is one of the most interesting hobbies in the world today. People from all walks of life are attracted to it. Not only is it an activity in which the whole family can participate, it also provides one of the most exciting & enjoyable ways for people to get in touch with heritage & history.