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JUNE 2006

JUNE 2-4 ï¿½ North Carolina ï¿½ 3rd Annual Battle in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Marion. Infantry, artillery, cavalry, medical, civilian all welcome. Sutlers, vendors, period music, food, exhibits, demonstrations, 1860s fashion show, local authors and more. Complimentary supper served Saturday night to participants and their family. Water, ice, firewood and straw provided at site. Registration fee: $5 for adults. Under 12 free. For more information, contact BBRM, 374 California Avenue, Marion, N.C. 28752. E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: (828) 442-6297.

JUNE 2-4 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 14th Annual Civil War Days

Jonesville. Experience Southwestern Virginiaï¿½s premiere Civil War reenactment on part of the original battlefield. Hosted by Company E 37th Virginia Infantry, the Southern Guards Battalion and sponsored by H. Ronnie Montgomery and Food City. Shaded camp sites and plenty of wood. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Free ice for participants. Saturday dinner. Raffle for reproduction 1853 Enfield Muslet, Union and Confederate memorial services, music and dance Saturday evening, period church services, sutlers and concessions. Historian and author David Chaltas will be present both days as General Lee. Cavalry, artillery and infantry demonstrations both days. Pre-registration fee: $4, includes all amenities. Must be received by May 19. All walk-ons: $8. Free registration for all Federal Infantry companies pre-registering 10 or more participants. For more information, contact Col. Jerry R. Parsons, 302 Oakwood Avenue, Pennington Gap, Va. 24277. Phone: (276) 546-4314. E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: 37thvirginia_inf.tripod.com

JUNE 2-5 ï¿½ Canada ï¿½ Battle of Ridgeway

Fort Erie, Ontario. 140th anniversary of Fenian Raids. Join the 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry, Co. A at Old Fort Erie for the Battle of Ridgeway, Fenian Raid, June 2, 1866. Opening ceremonies on Saturday at 1 p.m. Skirmish at 1:30 p.m. both days. Rain or shine. Lectures, living history camps, military demonstrations. Bring your own lawn chair, no pets. Contact: Niagara Parks Commission, (877) 642-7275 or (905) 871-0540.

JUNE 3-4 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ 7th Annual Preston Plantation Reenactment

Bedford. Excellent encampment area and great amenities. $50 bounty for first two artillery pieces which stay the entire weekend. All branches welcome. For more information, contact Phillip Surrey at (618) 346-4356, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.christianreenacting.com/preston

JUNE 3-4 ï¿½ Michigan ï¿½ Marshall Civil War Encampment Battle for Beverly, Virginia

Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. Hosted by the West Michigan Civilian Reenactors and sponsored by the Calhoun County Agricultural and Industrial Society and McKee Mercantile. Ladies Educational Society will sponsor a state-level dress competition. For more information or to register, contact Beverly Quarry or Kathy Jo Uecker, 1661 West Bristol Road, Delton, Mich. 49046, call (269) 420-9404 or e-mail [email protected]

JUNE 3-4 ï¿½ Pennsylvania ï¿½ Living History Encampment and Battle

Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville. Event includes battles both days, numerous civilian activities, music, sutlers, childrenï¿½s activities and historic house tours. Event by invitation upon request. The event if free to the public, but donations are accepted. Saturday hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Interested reenactment groups should contact Pennypacker Mills at (610) 287-9349 or e-mail [email protected]

JUNE 3-4 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 144th Anniversary Battle of Gaines Mill

Dorey Park, Richmond. Sponsored by Henrico County Recreation and Parks and hosted by the 44th Virginia Infantry, Company H. Come join Robert E. Lee attack Fitz-John Porterï¿½s Federal V Corps just north of the Chickahominy River with Jacksonï¿½s forces and the divisions of James Longstreet, A.P. Hill and D.H. Hill. The Confederates attacked all along the Federal line. The turning point came when John Bell Hoodï¿½s brigade brook through and routed the Federal center forcing Porter to withdraw his entire corps across the Chickahominy River during the night. There will be a registration fee for everyone 13 and older. Final registration deadline for event and meal ticket is May 15. Cost: $7. Walk-ons $8 with no meal ticket. There will be a battle and tactical each day. Tactical each morning and battle each afternoon. Southern BBQ dinner for participants and dance Saturday night with period music. Living history presentations military and civilian, period sutlers welcome. $100 bounty for first artillery to register (to be paid upon arrival). $100 bounty for infantry with the most members attending. Hay $5 per bale pre-registered only. Spectator admission free. For more information, directions and registration packet, contact Rick Reid, 12530 Chesdin Landing Drive, Chesterfield, Va. 23838. Phone: (804) 590-3072. E-mail: [email protected].

JUNE 9-10 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ 3rd Annual Civil War Days

East Harbor State Park, Marblehead. Two battles Saturday and one Sunday. Period church service Sunday morning and ball Saturday night. Meal after battle Saturday. Sutlers welcome. Powder bounty for cannon. Wood, straw and ice provided along with showers and beach. For more information, call (419) 732-8809 or e-mail [email protected]

JUNE 9-11 ï¿½ Indiana ï¿½ Civil War Weekend at Conner Prairie

Fishers. Conner Prairie, one of the nationï¿½s fines living history museums, is accepting registrations for the 2006 Civil War weekend to be held at the museum. The museum seeks Confederate and Union reenactor units with an interest in engaging the visitor and interacting with the public while participating in the event. The event will portray a late-war, 1864 impression. Infantry, cavalry, medical, civilian and engineer units invited to register. Artillery is limited to four full-size pieces per side. Activities will include living history, reenactment, demonstrations, citizen activities, a judged tactical and an evening dance. A separate camp area for progressive units will be available. Conner Prairie will provide firewood, straw, water and the Saturday evening meal. For a registration form or information, visit www.connerprairie.org or contact Jim Willaert, historic area manager, at (317) 776-6000, Ext. 276 or e-mail [email protected]

JUNE 9-11 ï¿½ Kansas ï¿½ Civil War Days

Humboldt, Kansas, a southeast Kansas Territorial Free State Town celebrates its triennial Civil War Days focusing on the 1861 September Confederate Raid and October Burning of Humboldt. A play covers the court martial of Private Driscoll. Civilian and Military Territorial and Civil War Memorial Ceremony Friday evening at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Sons of Confederate and Union Veteransï¿½ camps will speak. Saturday evening dance with band and dance master at city square. On Sunday there will be conducted tours of 12 Civil War sites around town, including a five-building museum complex near the Neosho River and working museum of cabinet maker Patrick Haire with 1800s woodworking machinery housed in 1866 building on city square. No registration fees for reenactors. Good camping and amenities, including breakfast and supper rations and powder. For more information, call (620) 473-3130.

JUNE 9-11 ï¿½ Tennessee ï¿½ Battle of Parkerï¿½s Crossroads Living History and Battle Reenactment

Parkers Crossroads. Battle on the original battlefield midway between Memphis and Nashville. Site of the battle fought Dec. 31, 1862 between Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest and Union forces during Forrestï¿½s first West Tennessee Campaign. All proceeds go to the preservation of the battlefield. 166 acres of core battlefield have been recently saved. New battlefield park dedication planned. Authentics only, by invitation. Full-scale artillery. Usual amenities. Saturday night meal, powder, Saturday night dance, etc. Sponsored by the Parkerï¿½s Crossroads Battlefield Association, City of Parkers Crossroads and hosted by the 51st Tennessee Infantry Regiment Members Living History Association. For more information, contact Sue Jordan, P.O. Box 265, Parkers Crossroads, Tenn. 38388. Phone: (731) 986-3494. E-mail: [email protected] or visit www.parkerscrossroads.com

JUNE 9-11 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 3rd Annual Dixie Days

Pole Green Park, Hanover. Featuring The Battle of Shady Grove Roadï¿½Prelude to Cold Harbor. Presented by the Edmund Ruffin Fire Eaters Camp #3000 Sons of Confederate Veterans. For more information, visit www.dixiedays.com or www.fireeaters3000/com

JUNE 10-11 ï¿½ Colorado ï¿½ Second Annual Battle of Maceï¿½s Hole

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Perks include firewood, either powder or gas money and hay. A little known fact about Colorado and the Confederacy was the training camp located at Maceï¿½s Hole (todayï¿½s Beulah). Make this event a family vacation. Loads of things to do in the area: whitewater rafting (shoot the gorge), horseback rides, Pikeï¿½s Peak and much more. Area loaded with history. Also being held the same weekend as the Rocky Mountain Pickled Quail Eating Contest. Reenactment entry fee: $10. For more information, contact Bill Hutto at (719) 266-6309 (office) or (719) 548-0670 (home).

JUNE 10-11 ï¿½ Indiana ï¿½ 30th Annual Civil War Days

Billie Creek Village, Rockville. Experience the drama of the War Between the States as Billie Creek Village becomes a battlefield. Live battles, drills, Civil War ball, Civil War wedding, ladies tea, childrenï¿½s games and activities. For more information, write Billie Creek Village, P.O. Box 357, 1659 East U.S. Highway 36, Rockville, Ind. 47872 or call (765) 569-3430 or visit www.billiecreekvillage.org.

JUNE 16-18 ï¿½ Iowa ï¿½ Thunder in the Hills Encampment and Battles

Third annual Civil War encampment with two battles (Pumpkin Vine Creek and Dallas, Ga.) at Heritage Farm Park, one mile north of Clermont, Iowa. Garrison style camps, military ball (Friday night) with Old Man River Band at the opera house, ladies tea at Montauk (home of Iowaï¿½s 12th governor and state historic site), breakfast in the barn, public invited to participate in military drill, horse drawn wagon shuttles, Sunday morning church service, battle flag presentation by the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge. For more information, contact www.iowavalor.com or [email protected] or (319) 404-2876.

JUNE 16-18 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ Grierson Civil War Days

Jacksonville. All Civil War reenactors invited to enjoy one of Illinoisï¿½ premier events held at the Jacksonville City Park. Amenities for all reenactors with bounties for cavalry, artillery and infantry. Paymaster, ladies tea, grand ball and two great battles planned. Sutler area full. Limited cannons accepted. For more information, contact the Visitors and Convention Bureau at 115 West Morton, Jacksonville, Ill. 62650 or visit www.jacksonvilleil.org/tourism or Ron Gray at [email protected] (217) 243-4003.

JUNE 16-18 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ Morganï¿½s Raid at Georgetown

Cardome Centre, Georgetown. Step back in time, hear the roar of the cannon, smell the gunpowder and hear the pounding of horsesï¿½ hooves. One of the most authentic living history events in the Midwest. Military drills, large battle recreating many skirmishes which took place during John Hunt Morganï¿½s raids. For more information, visit www.morgansraid.com

JUNE 16-18 ï¿½ West Virginia ï¿½ 6th Annual West Virginia Birthday Celebration

Hinton. Features Union and Confederate camps on the 1874 courthouse lawn. Engagements through the streets of Hinton. Firewood, hay and dinner provided Saturday and breakfast Saturday and Sunday. $100 bounty offered to largest Union and Confederate units (10 rifles or more). Personas of generals Lee, Grant and others. All roles welcome. Pre-registration fee: $5 per reenactor and $20 for sutlers. Pre-registration deadline May 31. For more information, visit www.wvdays.leeslieutenants.com, e-mail [email protected] or contact Jay Vogel, 109 Ballengee Street, Hinton, W.Va. 25951. Phone: (304) 466-5286.

JUNE 17-18 ï¿½ Connecticut ï¿½ Jacksonï¿½s Valley Campaign, Front Royal

Edmund D. Strang Boy Scout Reservation, Goshen. Hosted by Company H, 1st Maryland Infantry. Southern New Englandï¿½s premier battle reenactment and living history event. For more information, contact the event coordinator at (860) 582-8358 or e-mail [email protected] or visit geocities.com/jacksonvalleycampaign/

JUNE 17-18 ï¿½ Pennsylvania ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Old Bedford Village, Bedford. Living history event with more than 700 reenactors. Camps, battles and demonstrations. For more information, contact Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Road, Bedford, Pa. 15522. Phone: (814) 623-1156 or visit www.oldbedfordvillage.com

JUNE 23-25 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ Prospect Place Civil War Days

Prospect Place, Trinway. Three great battles, camp tours, living history, period baseball and more. Some of Americaï¿½s finest Civil War reenactors come to the historic Prospect Place mansion for battle on the good ground. Sponsored by the Army of Tennessee CSA and the Army of Tennessee USA. Includes tours of historic Prospect Place mansion and ghost hunts. Admission free. For more information, contact George Adams at (740) 754-1054 or [email protected] or Eli R. Beachy, Box 251, Chippewa Lake, Ohio 44215 or e-mail [email protected]

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ 10th Annual Civil War Weekend

Prospect Park, Troy. This is the 10th annual Civil War Weekend. Events will include battles both days, open camps for the public to walk through and a period ball Saturday night. Encampments will open at 9 a.m. both days and close at 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Coffee and donuts will be available to reenactors both mornings, and a barbecue dinner will be held Saturday evening. Amenities include wood and straw, water, fixed and portable bathrooms. A bounty will be paid for each cannon. There is a $2 registration fee and pre-registration is mandatory. Sutlers are welcome. For more information, contact Doug Hull at (518) 663-7645.

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ Missouri ï¿½ Cole Camp

A battle almost forgotten in history was the second battle in Missouri in General Lyons campaign to hold Missouri for the Union. The reenactment will take place on the original battle site that is little changed from June 1861, except for some buildings that are no longer standing. Period sutlers are invited to participate and are referred to the Cole Camp Web site for guidelines and an application form. Fee for sutlers is $40. Entry fee for spectators is $5 per automobile, and for vans and buses with more than five people is $1 per person. For more information, call Bob Owens at (660) 668-4613 or e-mail at [email protected]

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ Maryland ï¿½ Battle of Westminster ï¿½Corbitï¿½s Chargeï¿½ Commemorative Weekend

Westminster. Join us in commemorating the 143rd Anniversary of the cavalry battle fought on June 29, 1863 with ï¿½an almost suicidal braveryï¿½ in the streets of Westminster during the Gettysburg Campaign. Saturday events will be from 10 a.m. until dark with activities including Civil War encampment, infantry, cannon and medical demonstrations and a concert by the Benfield Brass Band beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday activities include Civil War-era music, relic and uniform displays, battle site walking tours, living history, book signings and museum exhibits. Activities run from noon to 4 p.m. For more information or directions, call Stan Ruchlewicz at (410) 848-5294 or e-mail Ron Kuehne at [email protected] or visit the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table Web site at www.pccwrt.addr.com

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ Maryland ï¿½ 3rd Annual Civil War Weekend

Jerusalem Mill Village. Commemorates Confederate Major Harry W. Gilmorï¿½s 1864 raid across Baltimore and Harford counties and on the General Store. The raid was part of an overall campaign conducted by Gilmor against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Gilmor and 135 of his men, part of the 1st and 2nd Maryland Cavalry, passed through Jerusalem Mill on their way to burn the railroad bridge at Magnolia Station, stopping long enough to ï¿½requisitionï¿½ supplies and ï¿½liberateï¿½ horses from the store and the surrounding area. For more information, visit www.jerusalemmill.org/gilmor.html or e-mail [email protected]

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ 20th Annual Licking County Civil War Reenactment

Infirmary Mound Park, Granville. A scripted battle, drilling opportunities, presentations and more await the troops for Saturday while the tactical and a small spectator battle are scheduled for Sunday. Civilians may attend a fashion show, various period workshops, childrenï¿½s activities, a military dance, period church services plus living history scenarios for an exciting and educational weekend. Usual amenities plus two superb meals included. Due to the size of the event, artillery will be limited to the first four Union pieces and the first four Confederate pieces pre-registered and prepaid. Bounties issued to first five pre-registered/prepaid artillery pieces and the first 10 cavalry mounts. Pre-registration is $7 until June 3, with an on-site registration fee of $10. Sutler spaces have been filled. For more information, contact Mary Bell Sills at (740) 587-2535, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.lickingparkdistrict.com.

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 10th Annual Civil War Weekend

Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg. Join Civil War reenactors for our largest Civil War event ever. Includes battlefield demonstrations, Civil War medicine, music, encampments and more. Special guided tours throughout the day. One of Virginiaï¿½s best Civil War history events of the year. For more information, call Pamplin Historical Park at (804) 861-2408 or toll free 1-877-PAMPLIN.

JUNE 24-25 ï¿½ Washington ï¿½ Port Gamble Event

Friday street battle. Battles and living history demonstrations Saturday and Sunday. For updated information and directions, visit www.wcwa.net, call (360) 874-8548 or e-mail [email protected].

JUNE 30-JULY 2 ï¿½ California ï¿½ Mohawk Valley

Formerly Portola, events will begin on Friday with a 6 p.m. street dance. Saturday will be the first full day of reenacting with battles at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday will feature a battle at 10 a.m. Other events include a fireworks display Saturday night and parade Sunday afternoon. Reenactors will receive a free dinner Saturday and free lunch Sunday. For more information, contact Ken Auld at [email protected]

JULY 2006

JULY 1-2 ï¿½ Iowa ï¿½ 2nd Annual American Western Festival

Story County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Variety of activities, displays and attractions consisting of but not limited to a gun show, mounted cowboys, majestic frog saloon, flea market, variety of buckskiners, Civil War, cowboy, reenacting and reenactors, indoor historic gallery shooting, free entertainment, BBQ contest, general store-style vendors and more. Places for a period-correct tent town and some spacing for modern camping. Whether youï¿½re into the Civil War, cowboy shooting, firearms, history buff or just want to have a good time, there will be something for everyone. For more information, contact festival director Jerry Gull at (515) 382-8718.

JULY 1-3 ï¿½ Pennsylvania ï¿½ Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment

Reenactment held on actual dates of the original battle. Battles each day. Massive pyrotechnics for all battles. Usual amenities supplied. Separate Confederate and Federal camps, civilian camp for dependents of military. Extensive living history village with presentations all day. Saturday night dance with the 2nd South Carolina String Band for all registered reenactors. Masonic meeting in field Saturday evening (pending Pa. Grand Lodge approval). Bounty paid for horses and cannons. Registration fee: $15 until June 1. Mail in registration ends June 1st. No substitutions after June 1st. Walk-on fee $20. Federal Commander: General David Valuska, Confederate Commander: General James Maupin. For registration packets or info go to www.gettysburgreenactment.com, e-mail [email protected], or Gettysburg Anniversary Committee, P.O. Box 3482, Gettysburg, Pa. 17325-3482. (717) 338-1525.

JULY 1-4 ï¿½ Oregon ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Willamete Mission State Park, Brooks. Sponsored by the Northwest Civil War Council. For more information, contact event coordinator Hollie Porter at (503) 364-8152 or visit nwcwc.org/guide.htm

JULY 7-9 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ Morganï¿½s Raid at Brandenburg Riverfront

Brandenburg. Join us as we reenact the famous downtown raid of Brandenburg by Morganï¿½s men. Battles, drilling and tactics and presentations both days. Amenities include water, firewood, hay, straw, free parking and Saturday evening meal. Saturday Weeping and Dying contest, living history scenarios, evening camp dance and more. Pre-registration $2 until June 16 and on-site registration is $4. Sutler fee: $5. Public admission is free. For more information, contact James Mitchell at (270) 422-2094 or e-mail [email protected]

JULY 7-9 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ Heritage Square Civil War Event

Heritage Square Museum, Ontario. The 28th New York Volunteers, Company E requests the pleasure of your company at this small period village just north of Route 104 on the second weekend of July. This is the fourth annual battle in the village and the troops can fight through a sunken road, over a small arch bridge and rail fences. There are flush toilets and town water, a reenactorï¿½s dinner Saturday evening followed by a dance. Battles both days with all proceeds going to the museum for upkeep and new acquisitions. For more information, contact Kathy Darrow at [email protected] or call (315) 589-8995.

JULY 7-9 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ 19th Annual Civil War Encampment

Malta/McConnelsville. Hosted by the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry Company B and Byrnes Battery Company D. Activities include Friday night firing, skirmish in town Saturday, battle scenario in beautiful setting on Sunday, reenactorsï¿½ ball and ladies tea. Authentic and modern camping, no hook ups. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to maintain local Civil War monuments and historical programs. Pre-registration fee: $5. Walk-ons: $8. Artillery powder limited to first five cannons each side who register by July 1. No mortars. Sutler registration fee: $25. Full breakfasts Saturday and Sunday and Saturday night dinner provided for all who register. No personalities or military rank of colonel or higher without prior approval. Co-sponsored by the Morgan County Reenactors Association, Inc. and Living History Association, Inc., P.O. Box 1389, Wilmington, Vt. 05363. Contacts: Byrnes Battery Co. D-Richard Van Horn, 6777 Wood Road, Chesterhill, Ohio 43728, phone: (740) 554-7601 or Morgan County Chamber of Commerce (740) 960-3200. Send registration to Mary Ellen Van Horn, 6777 Wood Road, Chesterhill, Ohio 43728.

JULY 8-9 ï¿½ Maryland ï¿½ Civil War Encampment

Rose Hill Manor Park, Frederick. Living history encampments and demonstrations, artillery, sutlers, hands-on activities and manor tours. Skrimishes at 2 p.m. Saturday. Civil War church service Sunday morning. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, call (301) 694-1650 or visit www.rosehillmuseum.com

JULY 8-9 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 15th Annual Civil War Days

Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda. Illinoisï¿½ premiere event. Last year more than 725 reenactors gathers amid 200 acres of heavy woods, large fields, ravines and trails to enjoy Saturday morningï¿½s non-spectator tactical and civilian classes, plus an evening meal and dance. This year, we will again invite the public to join us Saturday after lunch for living history demonstrations and evening guided camp tours. Living history demonstrations continue Sunday with a scripted battle beginning at 1:30 p.m. Progressives are especially welcomeï¿½fabulous bivouac areas throughout the preserve with few modern intrusions. Excellent opportunities for outpost scenarios. Free registration until June 1, $5 thereafter, including walk-ons. Usual amenities. Bounty for horses and first eight artillery pieces. Sutlers by invitation only. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Civil War preservation. For more information, contact Lake County Discovery Museum, c/o Civil War Coordinator, 27277 Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda, Ill. 60084. Phone: (847) 968-3400. E-mail: [email protected] or e-mail military coordinator Mike Millette at [email protected]

JULY 14-16 ï¿½ Wisconsin ï¿½ 4th Annual Civil War Reenactment

River Bend Resort in Watertown. Hosted by the 7th Virginia Medical ï¿½Kemperï¿½s Brigade,ï¿½ the event will feature a 15-acre battlefield. Amenities include firewood, straw, hay, ice and showers. A large swimming pool will be available during the event and there will be a Saturday night dinner with music. Bounties will be $25 per horse, $35 per gun and $10 per Infantry Unit. All Branches of service are needed. Walk-ins are welcome but will not receive bounties. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Roger Dantuma after 4 p.m. at (920) 988-0240.

JULY 14-16 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ 3rd Annual Civil War Encampment

Marilla Town Park, Marilla. Battle reenactments Saturday and Sunday and candlelight tour Saturday evening. Saturday dinner provided by the Marilla Historical Society who sponsors the event with the 94th New York Company H and the Daughters and Sons of the Cause. Modern camping, restroom facilities, firewood, straw and hay provided. Registration fee: $5. For more information, contact David Erickson at (716) 434-9253, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.94nyh.com.

JULY 14-16 ï¿½ West Virginia ï¿½ 145th Commemoration Battle of Rich Mountain

Rich Mountain Battlefield, Beverly. A semi-immersion event. This will be a campaign event. No modern anachronisms will be allowed. For more information, visit www.richmountain.org

JULY 15-16 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Historic Roscoe Village, Coshocton. Battles, cannons and authentic campsites lend their flavor to the event. Listen to Abe Lincoln address the crowd. Event also includes ladies style show and a military ball and cotillion. For more information, call (740) 622-9310.

JULY 15-16 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ 4th Annual Civil War Living History & Battle Tactics

Frostville Museum, North Olmsted. Includes artillery demonstrations, cannon, guns, civilian and ladies activities. Hosted by the Olmsted Historical Society. Reenactor fee: $3, includes firewood, water, straw, Saturday night meal and light breakfast. Sutler fee: $10. Limited space. Cut-off date is June 30. For more information, contact Janet Waffler at (440) 748-2849, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.olmstedhistoricalsociety.org

JULY 21-23 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 16th Annual Civil War Weekend

The Grove, Glenview. The Battle of Plant Road will be hosted by the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Company D and the Army of the Cumberland. We are again stressing living history scenarios, mail calls, engineering projects, sick calls, provost duties, pickets and a bath house throughout the day. No resurrection policy, medical at the old school after the battle. Two meal tickets provided for either lunch Saturday or Sunday or the Saturday afternoon meal. Military ball Saturday night. This is an invitation only event, requests for acceptance sent after Feb. 28. Sutlers, artillery and horse artillery by invitation only. Sutlers must be in period attire. No dogs/pets allowed on the grounds by park rules. Proceeds help restore and operate the historical landmark. Reenactors, for more information, contact Battle of the Grove at (630) 495-1203 or e-mail [email protected]. All spectator questions, contact The Grove National Historical Landmark at (847) 299-6096 or visit www.GlenviewParkDist.org.

JULY 21-23 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 145th Anniversary Reenactment of First Manassas (Bull Run)

Cedar Creek Battlefield, Middletown. The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts the commemorative reenactment of the battle originally fought July 21, 1861. 500 acres available for camping and battles. Participation strictly limited to 12,000. Artillery limited to 45 guns each side. No walk-ons permitted. Registration not guaranteed until waiver and payment is received. Proceeds to benefit the preservation and interpretation of the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. Registration: $20. Late registration: $25. For more information, visit www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org or call (540) 869-2064.

JULY 22-23 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ Morganï¿½s Raid through the Village of Evendale

Evendale. Event recreates the theft of horses from the existing barn where it occurred. Battles both days. Lots of open space. Sutlers welcome, no fee. Dinner Saturday night. Other usual amenities provided. Pre-registration required. Bounties $50 per horse, limit 16. At least 12 must act as Confederate. Artillery, $50 per gun. Maximum six. There will be three per side. Infantry, $50 for first two Union and two Confederate units pre-registered. Pre-register by June 1. Hosted by Village of Evendale, Historical Commission and Parks. Walk-ons OK, but must show proficiency in weapons and safety. For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected], call (513) 304-2590 or write Dave Koonce, 9817 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014.

JULY 26-30 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ Civil War Living History Weekend

Amherst. Military and civilian reenactors will camp on the museum grounds Friday through Sunday. Minimal registration fee which covers Saturdayï¿½s dinner. Period-correct sutlers will not be charged a vendor fee. The Museum has a fenced, 35-acre campus. Ample space for encampments as well as camping vehicles for reenactors. Event open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Skirmishes Saturday and Sunday afternoons. For more information, contact Betty Lerner, Amherst Museum Events, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, N.Y. 14228. Phone: (716) 689-1440. E-mail [email protected] or visit www.amherstmuseum.org

JULY 28-30 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ 9th Annual Battle of Cynthiana

Cynthiana. Reenactment of General John Hunt Morganï¿½s 1862 and 1864 raids. Event will again take place on Elks Lodge Farm, on US 62 East, one mile out of town, on the actual route taken by Morgan leaving Cynthiana. Highlights to include battles Saturday and Sunday, military drills, speakers and a dance. Amenities include firewood, hay and water. Need artillery, cavalry, infantry, civilians and sutlers. Pre-registration fee of $3 by July 1. Walk-ons $5. Contact: Mike Brown (859) 234-5458.

JULY 29-30 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ 5th Annual Civil War Reenactment and Living History

Robert Moses State Park, Massena. Meet Abe Lincoln, enjoy displays, food, music, battles, quilt show and more on the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Admission: $3. Sponsored by the St. Lawrence County Historical Association and hosted by the 2nd Michigan, Company E. For more information, call (315) 386-8133 or e-mail [email protected]

AUGUST 2006

AUG. 4-6 ï¿½ Wisconsin ï¿½ Muskets and Memoriesï¿½ 14th Annual Civil War Era Reenactment and GAR Heritage Encampment

Boscobel. Honoring and supporting one of the last continuously active GAR Halls in the nation, J. McDermott Post #101, this is one of the largest and most popular family-oriented events in the upper Midwest. The event, which attracts over 900 participants from across the US and Canada, features a military ball and pie social, ladyï¿½s garden party, fashion show, period childrenï¿½s activities, church service, a full compliment of sutlery and period crafts, as well as the military camps and battles. The ACWSA holds a concurrent live-fire competition for all types of Civil War arms, including cannon and gattling guns. The UW-Platteville offers graduate, undergrad and teacher recertification credit for participation in this event. Participant amenities include showers, pool, camp meal, firewood, hay and straw. For more information, contact M. Leifheit at (608) 872-2274, e-mail [email protected] or visit: www.boscobelwisconsin.com/mm

AUG. 5-6 ï¿½ New Jersey ï¿½ Rescue the Colors

Lambertville. Fifth annual reenactment and living history weekend. For more information, contact [email protected] or (856) 673-1615; [email protected] or (856) 881-6417; [email protected] or (609) 397-4943; [email protected] or (215) 946-4916.

AUG. 5-6 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ 19th Annual Civil War Battle Reenactment and Encampment

Walnut Mountain Park, Liberty. This site boasts a very authentic atmosphere with snake fences, artillery abutments, breastworks, trenches, log cabin and 250 acres to battle and camp on. We offer camp areas carved out of the mountainside woodlands specifically for Civil War reenacting. The event has a great sutler row and has a concession on site. Two spectator battles and two non-spectator battles. Saturday night BBQ chicken dinner provided to all participants. Candlelight tour at dark Saturday. Firewood, fresh mountain water and portable toilets provided. All U.S. and C.S. impressions and affiliations welcome. Confederate Commander is Col. Mark Houseman. Federal Command is USV 2nd Regimental Headquarters. Mounted cavalry and artillery disbursements available. Please call for special civilian or military impressions. For more information or a registration pack, contact Major Chuck Young, P.O. Box 379, Ferndale, NY 12734 or call (845) 295-9297 or e-mail [email protected] or contact Private Dennis Bernitt, P.O. Box 174, Hankins, NY 12741 or call (845) 887-4974 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.143rdNYVI.org.

AUG. 5-6 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ 5th Annual Kenton Civil War Days

Hardin County Historical Museumï¿½s Farm Museum, Kenton. Hardin County Historical Museum and the 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company B proudly sponsor this event. Two battles Saturday and one Sunday. Civilian activities, including a ladies tea, held both days. New this year will be a period rounders game. No fee to register and wood, water, straw and horse hay provided. For more information or to register, visit www.angelfire.com/oh5/kenton or call Shawn Farkas at (937) 442-4014 or e-mail [email protected].

AUG. 5-6 ï¿½ Oregon ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Dorris Ranch, Springfield. Sponsored by the Northwest Civil War Council. For more information, contact Steve Betschart at [email protected]

AUG. 12-13 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ 7th Annual Civil War Living History Weekend

Old Washington, Maysville. Artillery cannons and wagons. Battles each day through 1700s village flagstone street and onto Federal Hill. Sutlers tents, reenactors rendezvous in village streets, camps, famous persons portrayed, ladies tea and contests. Ongoing scenarios in and around town such as duels, mail call, pay call, medical demonstrations and village folk dramas. Visit with Harriet Beecher Stowe as she strolls the streets and speaks at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum. Civil War displays, period dance in the town square and church service on Albert Sidney Johnstonï¿½s Home Museum lawn, Civil War historians, roundtable discussion with Gen. Robert E. Lee and President Abraham Lincoln in village meeting house. First three artillery units to send in pre-registration fees will receive a bounty for gunpowder. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call (606) 759-0505 or (606) 769-7411 or visit www.washingtonky.com or www.washingtonkentucky.com.

AUG. 12-13 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ 4th Annual Pierce Creek Civil War Weekend

Binghamton. Battles both days. Candlelight tour Saturday evening followed by fireworks. Saturday morning parade through the neighborhood. Night artillery firing. Mounted cavalry drills both days on the battlefield. First-person impressions. For the reenactors and public, we are lining up more sutlers, food vendors and arranging for rations for the reenactors. Sponsored by the 1st Virginia Cavalry, Company A and H and the Civil War Heritage Foundation. For more information, e-mail [email protected], call (607) 724-6059 or (607) 797-5706.

AUG. 12-13 ï¿½ Washington ï¿½ Ferndale Battle Event

Ferndale. This is a battle event and living history. Wood is provided. Bring own water. Water spigots are a long way down the road. There are food vendors on site. Battles are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. For more information, contact Chris Moran at [email protected] or call (360) 398-8914.

AUG. 18-20 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ Battle of Bacon Creek Bridge

Bonnieville. Bounty awards for pre-registered: $50 each first four canons, $100 largest Confederate and Union infantry (minimum 10 rifles), $100 largest Confederate and Union cavalry (minimum five horses). Saturday and Sunday battles. Pre-registration by Aug. 1 for amenities. Reenactor and sutler fees waived. Saturday night reenactor dinner and camp dance. Parade and more. All donations go to the preservation of the Battle of Bacon Creek Bridge Event. Hosted by the 1st Kentucky Confederate Division. For more information, visit www.kentuckyson.com or call (270) 531-5693.

AUG. 18-20 ï¿½ New York ï¿½ 7th Annual Hamlin Beach Civil War Encampment

Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin. Hosted by the 4th South Carolina, 5h Virginia Company A, 43rd Virginia Cavalry, 49th New York, Company H and 94th New ï¿½York. The park gives us full use of the park facilities (hot showers, flush toilets and the beach). Wood, straw, hay for horses and water provided. Large battlefield for infantry, artillery and mounted cavalry. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Other activities include a ï¿½Summer Tea,ï¿½ court martial, first-person impersonations, ladies day at the beach (weather permitting), period dance Saturday night and church service Sunday morning. Your ideas and scenarios welcome. Both authentic and modern camps. We pay a bounty for artillery which takes the field. Pre-registration fee: $5 for reenactors by Aug. 4 or $8 for walk-on registration. For more information, contact Byron Fisher at 4254 Sowerby Road, Silver Springs, NY 14550 or call (585) 237-2711 or e-mail [email protected] or e-mail Tim Bucknam at [email protected]. Web site: hamlin9.tripod.com/index.htm

AUG. 18-20 ï¿½ West Virginia ï¿½ 18th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Dry Creek

Greenbrier State Forest, Sulphur Springs. Saturday tactical and Saturday evening meal and period ball. Live artillery shoot Saturday limited to five guns only. Only one gun per unit is allowed to participate in live shoot for fairness and safety. The first five artillery units, not guns, pre-registered will receive a bounty whether they live shoot or not. Main battle 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, write: White Sulphur Rifles, P.O. Box 626, Sulphur Springs, W.Va. 24986 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Sutlers e-mail [email protected].

AUG. 19 ï¿½ North Carolina ï¿½ Summer Seasonal Living History Programs and Artillery Demonstrations

Bentonville Battlefield, Four Oaks. Costumed interpreters demonstrate various activities of the common North Carolina soldier, such as small arms weapons firing, close order drill and discussions of the uniforms and equipment issued to soldiers during the war. Uniformed interpreters provide firing demonstrations on a full-scale, three-inch Ordnance rifle, a common cannon used in the war. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (910) 594-0789

AUG. 19-20 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ Battle of Saltville

Saltville Well Fields. Sponsored by the Saltville Historical Foundation and the Town of Saltville. Events include battles, drills, hangings, a ball and church services. There is a $50 bounty to the first five Union units of 10 or more each. Usual amenities included. For more information, contact Kyle Nutter, P.O. Box 787, Saltville, Va. 24370 or call (276) 496-5248.

AUG. 19-20 ï¿½ California ï¿½ Ardenwood Event

Fremont. Hosted by the National Civil War Association. Includes battles and encampment. For more information, visit www.ncwa.org

AUG. 25-27 ï¿½ Oklahoma ï¿½ 6th Annual Battle of Perryville Indian Territory Reenactment

Douglas H. Cooper Society, City of McAlester and the Choctaw nation will sponsor the 6th Annual Battle of Perryville Indian Territory held on the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Perryville. Bounties will be issued to all artillery units attending. Gunpowder will be supplied to all Cavalry and Infantry units. Evening meal will be provided to all. For more information contact: Ron Hull (580) 566-2687 or [email protected] or Jimmy Langley (918) 420-6787 or [email protected]. For more information about the event go to battleofperryville.org

AUG. 26-27 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ Battle of Richmond

Richmond. Be an integral part of Edmund Kirby Smithï¿½s 1862 Invasion of Kentucky and site of Patrick Cleburneï¿½s greatest victory. This battle is thought to be one of the most complete victories either side had during the conflict. Whether infantry, cavalry or artillery, all reenactors and sutlers are welcome. Great camps, amenities, battles at 2 p.m. both days, camp demonstrations, living history music, church service and guided tours. For information, call (859) 623-1720, visit www.battleofrichmond.org, or contact Phillip Seyfrit, 1265 Barnes Mill Road, Richmond, Ky. 40475. Phone: (859) 623-8979.

AUG. 26-27 ï¿½ Michigan ï¿½ 22nd Annual Cascades Civil War Muster

Cascade Falls Park, Jackson. Battles both days, with cavalry and infantry drills and demonstrations. There will be civilian impressions, authentic camps, sutlersï¿½ row and a military ball Saturday evening. Special features for this year include a period baseball game and sanitary fair. For more information, contact Cascades, Inc., 1992 Warren Avenue, Jackson, Mich. 49203 or call (517) 788-4320. Reenactors can register online at www.civilwarmuster.org or e-mail: [email protected]

AUG. 26-27 ï¿½ Michigan ï¿½ 22nd Annual Jackson Civil War Muster

Jackson. Hosted by the 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company B, the 12th South Carolina Infantry, Great Civil War Lakes Reenactors, Battery D 1st Michigan Light Artillery. Battle of Chickamauga. Battles Saturday and Sunday, military ball, sanitary fair, Belle Isle and Lookout Point prison camp scenario, large sutlerï¿½s row, modern and authentic camping, wood, straw, water and portable toilets. Cash bounty for first 20 pre-registered cannons, $100 for each 57-inch wheel non-breach loading guns or $50 for full-scale mountain howitzer. Bounty of $10 each and hay for the first 25 pre-registered mounted cavalry. Pre-register by Aug. 11 to receive amenities. Sutlers limited to first 50 pre-registered. Sutlers only, pre-register by July 1, $75 after $100. Portion of proceeds go to historic preservation in Michigan. Pre-registration available on-line. For more information, contact Jackson Civil War Muster, P.O. Box 16206, Lansing, Mich. 48901-6206. On-line registration: www.civilwarmuster.org

AUG. 26-27 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ 8th Annual ScenicVista Park Civil War Battle Demonstration

Lisbon. Union and Confederate infantry, artillery and dismounted cavalry welcome. Usual amenities. Bounties: $75 per cannon for first five paid reservations per side. North vs. South Tug of War, parade of dresses, tactical and Saturday evening concert and ball. Sunday church services and ladies rolling pin toss. Pre-registration before July 31: $8, after $15. Sutler invitation by invitation only. Before July 31, $30. After, $40. For more information, contact Mary Spooner, Columbiana County Park District, 130 Maple Street, Lisbon, Ohio 44432. Phone: (330) 424-9078. E-mail: [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 2006

SEPT. 2-4 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ Jersey County Victorian Festival

Col. William H. Fulkerson Historic Farm, Jerseyville. Where the South meets the North. The 1866 Fulkerson Mansion is the only known Confederate officerï¿½s home in Illinois and is furnished with antiques and artifacts of the period, with a special display of the colonelï¿½s personal Civil War items. All authentic US/CS impressions, civilians, drummer boys and sutlers welcome. No registration fee. Sutler fee: $35. Please register by Aug. 15. Amenities include daily breakfast staples, a great dinner Sunday evening, straw, hay, water, musket and pistol caps. Bounty to first 12 artillery pieces (full and three-quarter scale) pre-registered. Experience living history as you walk the same grounds as Frank and Jesse James, Charles M. Russell and Col. Fulkerson while enjoying a stagecoach robbery by the James Gang, Civil War style show, Lincolnï¿½s Gettysburg Address, great bluegrass music, antiques, working demonstrations and a reenactment of a ï¿½Duel of Honor.ï¿½ Rare collections on display include Gen. Lafayette Bakerï¿½s Civil War artifacts, General/President Grantï¿½s family threshing machine, Thomas Lincolnï¿½s blacksmith anvil and other unique displays. A portion of the proceeds will go toward historic preservation. For more information, contact Fred Nolan, 25007 U.S. Highway 67, Jerseyville, Ill. 62052, phone (618) 498-5590, e-mail [email protected] or Jim Cochran, 2530 South 7th Street, Springfield, Ill. 62703, phone (217) 522-4179 or visit www.greatriverroad.com

SEPT. 2-4 ï¿½ Oregon ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Fort Stevens State Park, Warrenton. Sponsored by the Northwest Civil War Council. For more information, contact event coordinators Joe Cross (503) 656-7520 or [email protected] or John Frenzell (541) 451-2436 or [email protected].

SEPT. 8-10 ï¿½ Georgia ï¿½ Battle of Tunnel Hill

Tunnel Hill. One of Georgiaï¿½s most enjoyable battle events held on the original battle and skirmish site, with an average of 1,200-1,500 participants. Usual amenities, well-shaded camps, artillery by invitation due to overwhelming gun turn-out last year, bounty to first 10 full-sized guns pre-registered and participating. Six-pounder and up (no scale pieces or mortars, please). Alabama Division Guidelines and Safety Rules in effect for this event. The ball will be held for period-attired participants Saturday night adjacent to the Austin House with the 8th Georgia Regimental band. Battles Saturday and Sunday. All Confederate units required to galvanize for one battle. Living history for area school children Friday morning beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers needed and appreciated. Please send registration before Aug. 1. Sutlers register by Aug. 1. No reenactor registration fee for 2006. Sutlers by invitation, $35. Fee must accompany registration form. No on-site sutler registration. All profits from the gate go toward history preservation of War Between the States sites at Tunnel Hill and operating the new museum. Sponsored by the Tunnel Hill Historical Foundation, Inc. Hosted by the 35th Tennessee Infantry, Inc. and the 29th Alabama Infantry. For battle information, contact K.E. Sumner, 621 Victoria Lane, Woodstock, Ga. 30189 or e-mail [email protected]. Event coordinator: (770) 926-1229 (9 a.m.-2 p.m. EST) or visit www.alabamadivision.org or www.geocities.com/mntain2001/

SEPT. 8-10 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 18th Annual Civil War Days

Lockport. Northern Illinoisï¿½ premier event. Saturday and Sunday battles on natural prairie field with plenty of space for maneuvers. All branches welcome. Cash bounty for artillery. Artillery limited to six guns. Must have approval. Horse cavalry needed. Coggins test required. Medical scenarios during and after battles. Activities for the ladies include ladies tea, fashion show and craft fair. Living history presentations needed for Fridayï¿½s school program. Sutlers will receive registration packets and must be in period attire and have prior approval. Hosted by Lockport Township Park District and sponsored by the 1st Illinois Battalion. Overall Union Commander Col. Rick Keating. Overall Confederate Commander Col. Warner Todd Houston. For more information, contact the Lockport Township Park District, Attn: Civil War Days Coordinator, 1911 South Lawrence Avenue, Lockport, Ill. 60441 or call (815) 838-1183.

SEPT. 8-10 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ Orphan Brigade Home Coming Hart County Civil War Days

Home of generals Simon B. Buckner and George Wood. Featuring the Orphan Brigade Homecoming. Pre-registration Aug. 15. Usual amenities. Saturday night reenactor dinner. Bounty awards for pre-registered. $50 each first four cannons, $75 largest Confederate and Union infantry (minimum 10 rifles), $75 largest Confederate and Union cavalry (minimum five horses). Saturday and Sunday battles. Blue and gray ball featuring the 52nd Regimental String Band, games, parade and more. Period sutler registration fee waived. All reenactor fees go to the preservation of the Munfordville Battlefield. For more information or to register on-line, visit www.visitmunfordville.com or call 1-888-MUNFORD.

SEPT. 8-10 ï¿½ North Carolina ï¿½ 2nd Annual Battle at Zachary Hill

Snow Camp. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Activities include reenactors ball Saturday night and ladies tea, period baseball, church services Sunday morning. Music, guest speakers, sutlers and food vendors. You who want a quiet camp site away from the noise, we have that for you, too. Period civilians welcome. Pre-registration fee: $5, walk-ons: $8. Saturday night supper provided. Amenities include hay, water, firewood and portable toilets. $100 bounty to first five cannons registered, thereafter $50. Sutlers welcome: $50. Sponsored by SCV Camp #813. For more information, contact Al Boswell, 2604 Edgewood Avenue, Burlington, N.C. 27215. Phone: (336) 584-8836 or e-mail [email protected]

SEPT. 8-11 ï¿½ New Jersey ï¿½ Battle of Cedar Bridge

Lake Manahawkin. We supply meals, wood, water, ice, straw and music. We donate to pre-approved units by number of participants. For more information, contact T. Hart at [email protected] or call (609) 597-5947, Box 1097, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

SEPT. 15-17 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 7th Annual Civil War Weekend

Held at Indian Oaks Park, Marengo. One of Illinois largest reenactments. 40-acre battlefield, excellent camp sites. Amenities include: water, straw, hay, free breakfast Saturday or Sunday. Artillery bounties and powder issue for Infantry and Cavalry, if registered by Aug. 1st. Saturday evening artillery demonstration. Ladies Tea and program on Saturday afternoon. Evening camp tours, first person contest on Saturday, Sunday morning tactical. All branches of service welcome. Friday is School Day for local schools. Hosted by the North Illinois Friends of the Civil War. Sponsored by Marengo Park District and City of Marengo. To register: Infantry, Cavalry and Medical; contact Tim Stratton, 15297 Beaverton Rd., Poplar Grove, Ill. 61065 or 1-815-765-9322. Artillery contact Wayne Henson, 6213 E. Plucker Rd., Stillman Valley, Ill. 61084 or 1-815-645-8695 or [email protected]

SEPT. 15-17 ï¿½ North Carolina ï¿½ 5th Annual Family-Oriented Living History and Reenactment

Allisonï¿½s Woods, Statesville. Lantern tour Saturday at dusk. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Early morning tactical leading into Sunday battle. Living history exhibits. Authentic camp tours, 1860s fashion show and competition, ladies tea with the generals. Period church service, speakers, sutlers, childrenï¿½s activities, Civil War Bingo, bluegrass music and social Saturday night. Living history exhibits and reenactors needed and appreciated for School Days on Friday. For more information, contact Selena Goodin at (704) 873-5976 or e-mail [email protected]

SEPT. 16-17 ï¿½ Iowa ï¿½16th Annual Battle of Ushers Ferry

Cedar Rapids. Usual amenities included. Hot breakfast Saturday morning, ladies activities, Saturday evening dance, powder issue to infantry units larger than five men registered before Sept. 1. Battles Saturday and Sunday. People wishing to stay in the town buildings need to make requests. Hosted by Scottï¿½s Tennessee Battery. For more information, contact Bruce Kindig, 5060 Garner Court, Davenport, Iowa 52806, phone (563) 388-0499 or e-mail [email protected]. For sutler information, call Vicki Hughes at (319) 286-5763.

SEPT. 16-17 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Barbourville

Historic McNeilï¿½s Crossing, Barbourville. The sixth annual living history and battle at Historic McNeilï¿½s Crossing, an 1840s working farm with 100 acres. This is the largest Civil War reenactment in southeastern Kentucky. Battles Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Period church Sunday. Infantry, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, military performances and skits. Food vendors on site both days. Registration is $6 each. For more information, visit www.battleofbarbourville.com

SEPT. 16-17 ï¿½ Missouri ï¿½ 15th Annual Olde Greenville Days

Greenville. Two-day open field battle on site of historic town. Open to all infantry, artillery, cavalry and civilian reenactors. Pre-register by Aug. 31 to secure rations and amenities. Music, crafters and living history. For more information, contact Capt. Jolley at (636) 274-1438 or Lt. Klinckhardt at (573) 866-3287.

SEPT. 16-17 ï¿½ North Carolina ï¿½ Battle of Camp Vance Reenactment

Wilson Creek State Park, Boone. Free to public and reenactors. All amenities for troops. Hosted by the 4th North Carolina Cavalry and the 3rd North Carolina U.S. Mounted Infantry also known as Kirkï¿½s Raiders. For more information, contact Ron at [email protected] or Barry at [email protected]

SEPT. 22-24 ï¿½ Arkansas ï¿½ Pocahontas Civil War Days

Pocahontas Sesquicentennial Civil War Days. Registration Friday. Saturday events includes living history, military drill, period fashion review, ladies tea, afternoon battle, military ball, night artillery demonstration. Sunday events include worship service and afternoon battle. Black powder ration issued to first 200 Federal and Confederate infantry and first 18 artillery. Saturday evening meal. Pre-registration: $5, $10 at the event. For more information, contact Sheila Rose (870) 892-9661 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

SEPT. 22-24 ï¿½ Ohio ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Marietta. Marietta is the first permanent free settlement in the Northwest Territory, established in 1788. Riverside encampment set in tree-shaded parks. Amenities for pre-registered reenactors include $150 bounty awarded to the first eight field artillery (four Union and four Confederate), water, wood, straw, two meals, powder for infantry, shower and restroom facilities, Ladies Tea and reception. No mounted cavalry please. Sutlers welcome. Pre-registration is required. Registration fee is $5 per person. Pre-registrationï¿½s deadline is August 31. Registration and event information is available online at www.mariettaohio.org/civilwar or call the Marietta, Washington County Convention and Visitor Bureau at (800) 288-2577.

SEPT. 22-24 ï¿½ California ï¿½ Dry Creek Civil War Days

Galt. Hosted by the 2nd U.S. Horse Artillery, Battery A. Living history presentations both days. Battles at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, contact event coordinator Harry Webb at (209) 727-5011 or e-mail [email protected]

SEPT. 22-24 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ Vermillion County Civil War Days

Danville. Authentic-minded soldiers and civilians needed to participate in one of the best-planned reenactments. Two great battles are being planned as well as great amenities and bounties. If you are looking for a reenactment which will be different than all the others, apply. Artillery and cavalry bounties are limited, but all can attend. Have a small village and are working on many contests, competitions and kidsï¿½ games. For a registration packed or more information, for military, infantry or cavalry, contact Eugene Bencomo, P.O. Box 365, Oakwood, Ill. 61853. Sutlers and civilians contact Emily Bencomo, P.O. Box 365, Oakwood, Ill. 61858. Phone: (217) 354-4519. Artillery contact is Don Smith, 9 North 5th Street, Danville, Ill. 61832. Phone: (217) 431-1387.

SEPT. 22-24 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 143rd Anniversary Battle of Stanardsville

Stanardsville. Civil War weekend encampment. Battle scenarios Saturday and Sunday. Night artillery firing. Old-fashioned buggy rides. Civil War ball, childrenï¿½s camp and school for younger soldier. Meet the generals. Ladies tea. Civil War music. Visit Union and Confederate camps. Admission: $5 per day or $8 for the weekend in advance. $7 per day or $12 per weekend at the gate. For more information, call (434) 985-6663 or visit www.greeneva.com

SEPT. 23-24 ï¿½ Oregon ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

Milo McIver State Park, Estacada. Sponsored by the Northwest Civil War Council. For more information, contact event coordinator Jack Bentley at (503) 657-4539.

SEPT. 23-24 ï¿½ Wisconsin ï¿½ 16th Annual Wade House Civil War Weekend

Wade House, Greenbush. Meet and mingle with Civil War-era soldiers and noncombatants, such as civilian sutlers or itinerant merchants, who shadowed military units to sell their various wares. Full-scale battle scenario 2 p.m. each afternoon with cavalry, infantry and artillery duels. Typical battles will feature tactical elements drawn from actual Civil War battles. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12. Horse-drawn transportation is included in ticket cost. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call (920) 526-3271.

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 4th Annual Lake Villa Civil War Event

Held on the estate built in 1909, the period home still resembles a Southern mansion. Proceeds will help to restore the Lehmann Mansion. Usual amenities provided. Events include fashion show, ladies tea in fountain garden, Saturday night candlelight tour and military ball inside the mansion free for pre-registered reenactors in period attire. Living history stressed throughout the weekend. Artillery limited to first three guns each side. Sutlers by invitation only. Battles both days on new field just opened. Expanded camping area around the mansion. Presenters needed for Saturday candlelight tour. Camping begins Friday night. Invitations sent after March 30. Hosted by 2nd Kentucky Cavalry, Company D, Army of the Cumberland, and Camp Douglas. Interested reenactors e-mail [email protected] or call (630) 833-3235. For spectator questions, contact Village of Lake Villa at (847) 356-6100.

OCTOBER 2006

OCT. 7-8 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ 144th Anniversary Battle of Perryville

Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, Perryville. Events include preservation march, civilian and military demonstrations, living history programs, variety of sutlers and food vendors, Saturday evening ghost walk, Saturday and Sunday battles, period music and entertainment, reenactor social Saturday evening and period church service Sunday morning. All participant registration fees and funds raised by the march will benefit the Perryville Battlefield Preservation Association. Registration is $10 before Aug. 1 and $20 Aug. 1-Sept. 1. No walk-ons allowed. Free parking. Pre-order your tickets by calling (859) 332-8631 to avoid the lines. One-day spectator admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 6-12. Two days passes are $20 for adults. The second day is free for children 6-12. For more information, call (859) 332-8631 or visit www.perryvillereenactment.org.

OCT. 7-8 ï¿½ Pennsylvania ï¿½ Civil War Living History and Encampment

Moore Township Recreation Center, Bath. First time event includes battles Saturday and Sunday and several demonstrations from various branches of service. Cavalry, artillery and infantry welcome. $100 bounty paid to first two large-scale guns to register per side. Water, straw, hay and restrooms provided. Ice available at cost. Free dinner Saturday night for all reenactors. Registration is free and all proceeds benefit the Moore Township Recreation Center. For more information, contact Mike DeAngelo at (610) 392-8129, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.lcsphoto.com/battleoflittlemoore/index.htm

OCT. 13-15 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 10th Annual Shadows of the Blue and Gray

City/County Park, Princeton. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Civilian and ladies activities. Music by the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band and the Mississippi Valley Fife and Drum. All Saturday and Sunday events on site. Mounted cavalry, artillery, infantry, medical and civilian impressions welcome. Sutlers by invitation only. No fees. Free amenities to all include Saturday evening and Sunday morning meals, apples, hay, straw and wood, bottled water, coffee and hot cider in the log cabin. Musket caps to infantry, powder to artillery, cash rebates to cavalry and artillery. For more information, contact Sam Schiera at (815) 875-4614 or visit www.shadowsbluegray.com

OCT. 13-15 ï¿½ Indiana ï¿½ 17th Annual Anniversary of Hartford City Civil War Days and 12th Annual Educational Day

Hartford City. Bounties for first 200 (100 US/CS) infantry, first 12 full-scale artillery and first 12 cavalry. Ongoing skirmish up to battle both days, tactical Sunday morning, military ball, payroll, artillery night firing, demonstrations, ladies tea and fashion show. Hay, straw, wood, plus Saturday evening meal provided. Registration free for all persons except sutlers. Sutler fee: $25 (donated to the Blackford County Monument Fund). No modern facilities or electrical hook-ups on site. Campground within four miles. Minimum of $1,500 donated to the Blackford County Civil War Monument Fund: Phase 3-4 stacks of granite cannon balls. Host units are 49th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company F and 33rd Virginia Infantry, Company A. Sponsored by the Blackford County Civil War Reenactment Club. On Oct. 14, there will be a dedication of a bronze Civil War soldier placed on the granite monument dedicated Oct. 9. For more information, contact Orville Uggen at (765) 348-4319. E-mail [email protected]. Robert Uggen, (765) 348-2938, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.hardfordcitycwdays.com

OCT. 13-15 ï¿½ Missouri ï¿½ 5th Annual Porterï¿½s Raid on Palmyra

All reenactors invited to participate in the event centering around the old federal prison built in 1858 and still standing. Events to include a living history day, two battles, a raid on the old prison, period games, sutlers, vendors, first person contest, vintage ballgame, military ball, ladies tea, divine service. Usual amenities. For more information, contact David Garner at [email protected]

OCT. 20-22 ï¿½ Kentucky ï¿½ Battle of Camp Wildcat 145th Anniversary

The London, Ky., Laurel Home Guard will host a three-day weekend to honor the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Camp Wildcat. Portions of the proceeds will be used to preserve and maintain the original Confederate encampment site. Friday will be School Day with living history. Need: people to demonstrate period crafts, impersonations and enough to do small skirmishes. A skirmish and parade has been added to Friday evening in downtown London. Saturday and Sunday will feature historical speakers, a memorial service, demonstrations, ladies social, period church service, dance and other events as time allows. Civilians strongly encouraged to participate. Dinner will be served Saturday night. No food vendors allowed. Sutler space limited, so they must pre-register. Sutler fee is $25. All paid pre-registrations are due Sept. 1. Registration for reenactors is $5 per person. Powder rations will be guaranteed for the first pre-registered 75 US infantry, 75 CSA infantry, 25 US cavalry, 25 CSA cavalry, 8 US cannons and 8 CSA cannons. For more information go to www.wildcatreenactment.org or e-mail [email protected]. Send paid pre-registration to J. Westerfield, 15 Hacienda Circle, Corbin, Ky. 40701.

OCT. 20-22 ï¿½ Illinois ï¿½ 11th Annual Dollinger Family Farm Civil War Days

Minooka. Sponsored by the Dollinger Family Farm and the Channahon Park District and hosted by the 64th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment Inc. Y.S.S., The Army of the Cumberland and the 26th North Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Battle reenactments Saturday and Sunday. The best meal of any event Saturday evening and a period ball on site Saturday night. Period church service Sunday morning. All usual amenities. School programs all day Friday. President and Mrs. Lincoln and more. Sutlers by invitation only. For sutler information and registration packet, contact Helen Milam, 17547 Woodbrook Lane, Lockport, Ill. 60441. Phone: (815) 838-3214. E-mail: [email protected]. For all other participant information and registration packet, contact Bob Bierman, 1121 Westshire Drive, Joliet, Ill. 60435. Phone: (815) 725-0148. E-mail: [email protected]

OCT. 21-22 ï¿½ Alabama ï¿½ 6th Annual Battle of Newton

The Town of Newton and the 15th Alabama Volunteer Infantry announces the 6th annual battle of Newton. Period and limited modern camping will be at John Hutto Park, off Alabama Highway 123. Reenactor setup will start on October 20, at 12 p.m. There is no registration fee, but registration is a must. Authenticity is required of all 1860 to 1865 American Civil War impressions. Camps will be period correct by 9 a.m. Saturday when the public views the camps. Ample reenactor parking is close to all camps. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit the Web site at http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~newtonalabama/csa2006/csa2006.html

OCT. 21-22 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ Battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment and Living History Weekend

The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and Belle Grove Plantation will host a military reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek. The Frederick Ladies Relief Society, a group of living history interpreters, will describe 1861 social history at Belle Grove Manor House. For more information, visit www.bellegrove.org or www.cedarcreekbattlefield.org or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

NOVEMBER 2006

NOV. 3-5 ï¿½ Alabama ï¿½ Battle of Missionary Ridge

Sequoyah Caverns, Valley Head. Usual amenities, well-shaded camps. Artillery by invitation due to overwhelming gun turn-out last year. Bounty to first 10 full-size guns pre-registered and participating, six-pounder and up (no scale pieces or mortars, please). Alabama and Cleburneï¿½s Division Guidelines and Safety Rules in effect for this event. A ball will be held for period attired participants Saturday night. Battles Saturday and Sunday. All Confederate units required to galvanize for one battle. Living history for area school children Friday morning beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers needed and appreciated. Please send registration before Nov. 1. Sutlers register by Oct. 1. Reenactor registration fee $5 at the gate or with application. Sutlers by invitation, $35. Fee must accompany registration form. No on-site sutler registration. A part of the proceeds from the gate go toward historic preservation of War Between the States sites in DeKalb County, Ala. Sponsored by Sequoyah Caverns and Ellis Home Site, Inc. The Looking Glass Caverns. Hosted by Cleburneï¿½s Division and the Alabama Division of Reenactors, 25th Alabama Infantry and the 35th Tennessee Infantry. For more information, contact K.E. Sumner, 621 Victoria Lane, Woodstock, Ga. 30189 or e-mail [email protected]. Contact the event coordinator at (770) 926-1229 (9 a.m.-2 p.m. EST). For on-line registration and event updates, visit www.alabamadivision.org.

NOV. 3-5 ï¿½ Tennessee ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment: Skirmish at Zollicoffer

Bluff City. Within one-half mile of the East Tennessee and Virginia railroad bridge over the Holston River. Bridge was fought over, destroyed and rebuilt several times during the war. Battles Saturday and Sunday on a large battlefield with lots of room to maneuver. Amenities include split firewood, hay, water and Saturday meal. Federal and Confederate infantry, cavalry, artillery, medical, civilian impressions and sutlers welcome. Bounty for first four full-scale mountain howitzers. Hosted by the 61st Tennessee and the James Keeling Camp #52 SCV. For more information, visit www.skirmishatzollicoffer.com, call Duane Devotie at (423) 638-2078, e-mail [email protected] or call Pappy Hawthorne at (423) 878-4872, e-mail [email protected]. Sutler contact: Barbara Gehlen, (423) 753-3616, e-mail [email protected] or P.O. Box 55, Telford, Tenn. 37690.

NOV. 4-5 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ Civil War Reenactment

The Peninsula Artillery invites you to the Walker home, ï¿½Locust Grove,ï¿½ in Walkerton to explore life during 1864 by walking through woods, field, encampments and sutlersï¿½ ï¿½stores.ï¿½ You will meet soldiers, their families and their commanding officers such as Gen. Robert E. Lee and observe as they engage in a battle each day. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission: $5 a day or $8 for a two-day pass. Children 12 and younger are free. For more information and directions call (804) 769-8201 or peninsulaartillery.bizland.com

NOV. 4-5 ï¿½ California ï¿½ 6th Annual The Blue and the Gray

Moorpark. Presented by the Moorpark Rotary Club. The largest and grandest Civil War event in Southern California. Two battles each day, with one spectacular twilight battle Saturday. This yearï¿½s theme is Gettysburg. Hollywood celebrities in attendance. Free dance Saturday night. Firewood and straw provided. All proceeds go to charity. No pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.forttejon.org/moorpark or e-mail Col. Ed Mann at [email protected]

NOV. 4-5 ï¿½ North Carolina ï¿½ 20th Annual Battle Reenactment of Fort Branch

Fort Branch, Hamilton. Presented by the 1st North Carolina Volunteers/11th North Carolina. Seven original cannons on site. Federals needed to capture the fort. Registration begins at noon. Usual amenities. Activities include spectator battle, evening meal and dance Saturday and morning tactical and church service Sunday. All proceeds go to Fort Branch preservation and restoration. For more information on Fort Branch, visit www.fortbranchcivilwarsite.com U.S. units contact Howard Lee, 108 Regalwood Road, Greenville, N.C. 27858. Phone: (252) 756-3382. E-mail [email protected]. C.S. units contact Lee Gordon, 383 St. Maryï¿½s Road, Hillsborough, N.C. 27278. Phone: (919) 732-6986. E-mail [email protected]

NOV. 10-12 ï¿½ South Carolina ï¿½ 17th Annual Battle of Secessionville

Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston. The Confederate Heritage Trust proudly presents the 17th annual reenactment of the battle of Secessionville. This year will feature the eventï¿½s first School Day on Friday with living history demonstrations. Battles will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. There will be a dance Saturday night at the Cotton Dock with music provided by Crescent Moon Rounders. There will be a Sutler row and ladies social. Period Confederate, Federal and Civilian camps will be open to the public. An old fashion Sunday morning worship service at Cotton Dock will be held. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. For more information contact Boone Hall Plantation at (843) 884-4371 or www.csatrust.org/secessionville.htm. Reenactors need to contact Wayne Dukes, 118 Hope Drive, Summerville, SC, 29485 or [email protected]. Sutlers contact Bob Flowe, 1399 Pancrest Dr., Johnï¿½s Island, SC, 29455 or [email protected]

NOV. 11-12 ï¿½ Mississippi ï¿½ 11th Annual Wirt Adams Raid into Natchez

Historic Jefferson College, Washington. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Free meal Saturday and dance Saturday night. Firewood and hay furnished free. In need of cavalry and infantry. Union troops especially needed. Artillery already filled. No fees for reenactors or visitors. Pre-registration requested by Oct. 30. Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and Swettï¿½s Battery/Chicago Mercantile. For more information, contact H. Clark Burkett, Historic Jefferson College, P.O. Box 700, Washington, Miss. 39190 or call (601) 442-2901, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. E-mail [email protected].

FEBRUARY 2007

FEB. 16-18 ï¿½ Florida ï¿½ The Battle of Olustee and Living History

Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site, Olustee, recreates Floridaï¿½s largest Civil War battle. Demonstration battle 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Olustee reenactment battle 1:30 p.m. Sunday. No fee for reenactors. Pre-registration requested. Infantry, cavalry drills, USCT, full-scale artillery and large sutlery area. Friday is school day. Graveside memorials, daily colors ceremony, medical demonstrations, period music, church services, evening ball for reenactors, authors, exhibits, food and storytelling about the role of African Americans during the Civil War. Pets not allowed. For more information, call (386) 397-4331 or 1-877-635-3655 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/olustee or extlab7.entnem.ufl.edu/olustee/

MARCH 2007

MARCH 2-4 ï¿½ Florida ï¿½ 30th Natural Bridge Battle Reenactment

Woodville. Sponsored by the Florida Park Service, Leon Rifles, Natural Bridge Historical Society and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. This is a reenactment of the 1865 Civil War battle which prevented the Union takeover of Tallahassee, the only Confederate capital east of the Mississippi which didnï¿½t fall into Union hands. School groups will tour the site on Friday. The Civil War encampments are open to the public from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will have a variety of living history presentations. Sunday ceremonies begin at 1:30 p.m., and the battle reenactment begins at 2:15 p.m. Battlefield physicians give visitors a birdï¿½s eye view of Civil War-era military medicine during the event. This event is free to the public. For more information visit www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/district1/naturalbridge/index.asp

APRIL 2007

APRIL 6-8 ï¿½ Virginia ï¿½ 142nd Anniversary of the Battle of Little Sailorï¿½s Creek

Sailorï¿½s Creek Battlefield Historic State Park, Amelia. Reenactors will fight on the original 321-plus acres of the battlefield at Sailorï¿½s Creek where Gen. Robert E. Lee lost a quarter of his army. All proceeds benefit Sailorï¿½s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park. For a registration package or information, call Wendy Lee Oliver at (434) 223-2053 or e-mail [email protected].

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