Dalton Defenders Day gets underway this Friday in Coffeyville.

 The event celebrates the bravery of Coffeyville citizens who defended the town against the Dalton gang who attempted to rob the town's two banks in 1892. There will be food vendors, music, and of course, reenactments. Organizer Richard Elliot says the reenactors use real weapons, but safety is always a top priority.

Dalton Defender Day begins at 4:30 Friday and continues with a full day of events on Saturday in downtown Coffeyville.