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Viking Invasion
 Viking Invasion has worked to create a little vision of Viking life to celebrate the Scandinavian-Norse heritage that so many US citizens have. An authentic Viking encampment is the backdrop for a Living History display that is very popular with adults and children alike. Whether it is learning how Vikings forged weapons at the blacksmith's forge or how they traveled and navigated in their famed long ships, the experience is a mix of education and entertainment that is truly unique! Come see the Viking battles which are always a memorable highlight!!
Texas Coritani
The Texas Coritani is a living history group that attempts to recreate the lifestyles of the inhabitants of the British Isles during the late Iron Age, sometimes referred to as the La Tene period. That is, roughly from 350 BC to the 1st century AD.
World War II Scottish Soldier
An annual favorite at the San Antonio Highland Games (SAHGA) is the Scottish soldier living history display and demonstrations. 'Corporal' Philip Beekley, a SAHGA member and former resident of Brechin, Scotland, portrays a Scottish WW2 rifleman in the 79th Regiment (The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders), 4th Battalion, 51st Highland Division, of the British Expeditionary Force, during the period May-June, 1940, – in France, before Dunkirk.
This unit was captured by Germans while fighting a rear-guard action to protect the main force of the retreating British Army as it evacuated to England from the port of Dunkirk, France. Captured survivors spent the remainder of WW2 in German POW camps. In the 1940 action, the 51st Highland Division was the last British army unit to wear the uniform kilt in combat, and 'Corporal' Beekley honors this tradition with his WW2-era replica uniform, equipment, demonstrations, and informative display booth. In addition to the display, throughout the games, Corporal Beekley presents several scheduled on-stage demonstrations, explaining uniform and equipment details, and including live firing of blank ammunition in his British .303 caliber “Enfield” rifles. Part of the excitement is the participation of volunteers who assist in the rifle firing, and numerous kids scrambling for the empty brass cartridges. See the Games schedule for location and times of the demonstrations.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans
 The Sons of Confederate Veterans is a historical, patriotic, and non-political organizati on composed of male descendants of Confederate soldiers and sailors dedicated to ensuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved and presented to the public. The camps educate the public on the memory and reputati on of the Confederate soldier as well as the moti ves for his suffering and sacrifice.
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