We Make History: The 2010 Civil War Ball

Join the Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1st Virginia Infantry & 1st Minnesota Infantry for an evening of Moonlight & Magnolias, Hoopskirted Ballgowns & Martial Uniforms, Belles of the Ball & Gallant Beaux too ... all at We Make History's Tenth Annual Civil War Ball!

Young ladies will be presented to the grand assembly at the Civil War Ball, applauded and promenaded by brave men in uniform.

(Ladies, let us know quickly by email if you are interested in being presented at our 10th Annual Civil War Ball! There are only a limited number of spots available. Historic style attire of the Civil War era is required.)

At the Civil War Ball we will teach and utilize simple historic dances popular with Americans of the period. Light refreshments will be served. Important despatches could arrive at any time!

When: On the evening of Saturday, March 27th guests shall be welcome at 6 for a social hour and photography. The Civil War Ball shall commence at 7.

Where: We have secured the use of a spacious facility in central Mesa, Arizona convenient to both the 101 and US60. Directions shall be sent along with your passes.

What to Wear: If possible, dress for the Civil War Ball as per circa 1861-1865. Alternately, modern evening wear (tuxes, suits with ties and jackets, evening gowns) is welcome. Please see our House Standards below.

Participation in the Civil War Ball is open to well mannered persons of grace and respect. Young people ages 8 and up are welcome to attend this Ball if their parents deem them to be of suitable maturity. It is expected that all attending shall read, agree to and abide by our House Standards. (See below.) Perusal of our Etiquette & Expectations page is recommended as well.

Passes to the Civil War Ball: In advance we request $25 for adults and $20 for those under 21 to participate in this evening of history, dance, gallantry and grace. Advance pass requests will be welcome if received by Monday, March 22nd or until we are full, whichever may come first. If there is still room then passes will be available at the event but at a higher rate.

Please send your check with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

We Make History P.O. Box 12874 Scottsdale, Arizona 85267

Alternately you may use your credit card to pay via Pay Pal.

Adult Passes (Ages 21 and Over)

Student Passes (Ages 20 and Under)

Please note that when using PayPal there is a small extra fee to help cover postage and PayPal expenses.

THE BATTLE OF PAYSON!

An exciting "you are there" first-person, interactive Civil War immersion experience coming April 10th!

House Standards for Historic Balls

We are grateful to our wonderful guests who make the effort with us to create a special ambience and atmosphere of respect. We uphold these standards out of regard for our much-appreciated friends and for the sake of the integrity of our events.

1. The use of either tobacco or alcohol is prohibited.

2. Videotaping is not welcome other than by our house videographer. We want everyone to be comfortable so they can enjoy themselves and not everyone is comfortable being videotaped dancing, particularly in an era when everything seems to end up on the internet. We work hard to create a special and comfortable historic ambience that all will enjoy. Discreet photography is welcome but please leave video equipment at home.

3. No unauthorized distribution of literature is allowed. Nor is this event an opportunity to recruit persons for purposes either modern or historical. Please allow all of our guests to enjoy the evening in peace. That is why they came.

4. These are historic balls and we ask that even those dressed modern conform to certain historic standards. All clothed in modern attire must be at least at a semi-formal level. Modern gentlemen need to be wearing tuxes or suits. As per historic standards, jackets and ties need to be on at all times. Modern ladies should wear long gowns, preferably at or near ankle length - not short dresses or skirts and blouses.

5. Appropriate footwear is required. (i.e. historic footwear, dress shoes, dancing slippers, ballet flats, etc.) Please no sandals, flip-flops or athletic shoes. For the sake of your safety as well as event ambience dancing barefoot is impermissible.

6. We ask that one not enter to be an observer, chaperone or curiosity seeker without having a ticket and being properly attired.

7. Please either order advance tickets by the publicized cut-off date (in time to be mailed back to you) or be prepared to obtain your tickets at the door (if available) for a higher amount. These events are publicized far in advance in order to serve you well. They do sometimes fill up early.

8. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.

9. Our standard age policy is that ages 13 and up are welcome to participate and that ages 8-12 may participate if parents deem them to be sufficient in manners and maturity. The dress standards for these young ladies and gentlemen are the same as those for adults. (Please see #4 above.)

10. Gracious and respectful conduct & conversation are expected of all, to all and at all times.

11. We desire to be good stewards of the facilities we use, to treat them with care and to leave them in at least as good of condition as when we arrived.

12. For the good of all, any who might consider themselves exempt from any of the above may be asked to leave.

Please also see our “Etiquette & Expectations” page as well as our "All About Us" page.