The Audrain County Historical Society, the City of Mexico Tourism Commission and Missouri Humanities Council invite you to the 16th ANNUAL
Walk Back In Time!
September 25-September 27, 2020
Check out the historical camps in a unique timeline:
Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, MO
Vikings in America, Pirates, 1770s Colonial era, 1830s Mountainmen, 1860 Pony Express, 1860s Civil War, Native American culture, 1880s Wild West, 1918 World War I, 1920s Suffragettes, 1940s World War II, 1970s USMC Vietnam.
Attention ALL Reenactors/Traders/Vendors:
PLEASE REGISTER BY EMAIL BELOW! Even if you are a long-time participant, confirm as soon as you are certain of your attendance. Space is limited.
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*Calling for WWI Reenactors: contact *
Historical traders only.
Earliest set-up is Thursday, Sept. 24.
No modern camping on the grounds.
WBIT features many food vendors each year. If you would like to participate, please contact Janice at 573-581-3910 BEFORE filling out or mailing the application. We have limited space & can only accommodate so many. Click the links below to download applications.
For additional info, please call 573-581-3910.
Schedule of Events
Friday
09/25/20
*Walk Back in Time Education Day- Reservations by school required to attend. Teachers can learn more about activities & registration by clicking HERE!
** Proudly sponsored by Consolidated Electric Cooperative! **
4:30-8:00pm: Historical Society's Fish & Chicken Fry.
Camps open from 4:00-8:00pm.
Saurday and Sunday
09/25/20
New for 2020
Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, MO <-----click for link
Ship Models From Around the World
More...
Wild West Gunfights
Dave Maupin as Gen. George Washington
Ruben Bolton as Francis Scott Key
John Anderson as Tom Bass
World War II and Civil War Reenactments
Medieval, Vikings, Pirates
Mountain Men, Colonists, Native Americans, Cowboys
Browse for leatherwork, pelts, beadwork, flint tools
Blacksmiths, Scrimshaw
Literally, something for everyone!
Saturday
09/26/20
Festival opens at 10:00 am
5:00pm: Camps close to prepare for tours.
We invite you to stay, buy a ticket and enjoy the evening!
6:00-8:30pm: Candlelight Tour (tickets required)
Sunday
09/27/20
Vintage 1860s Base Ball Tournament Sunday afternoon.
The Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets will honor WWI and America's veterans with a full battalion review on Sunday afternoon.
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09/27/20
Vintage 1860s Base Ball Tournament Sunday afternoon.
The Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets will honor WWI and America's veterans with a full battalion review on Sunday afternoon in our WWI Centennial Commemoration.
We have left the 2018 schedule here for you to use as a reference for next year. The new schedule will not be posted until somewhere around the first of Sept. 2019.
We will be adding new info as we get it. Stay tuned for 2020!
At the bottom of the page is the 2018 schedule.
Due to varied circumstances we will be holding Walk Back In Time every other year, during even numbered years, until further notice. For more information please see the article at https://www.mexicoledger.com/news/20190319/walk-back-in-time-changes-schedule-event-to-happen-even-numbered-years .
We apologize and know this is disappointing to many, and especially us, but we are trying to bring more quality entertainment than ever before. We ask that you please bear with us.
Sincerely, WBIT and ACHS Board of directors, staff and volunteers
