"The Fight For Crampton's Gap", Blanchardville, Wisconsin.

[IowaYank]

Hello all,

I would like to let everyone know that in an effort to deconflict between the Sally Port Mess's "Disaffected in Canada" and "The Fight for Crampton's Gap" (FCG), I have decided to move FCG to the weekend of July 16-18, 2010.

The Fight for Crampton's Gap will be portraying the actions that happened at Crampton's Gap on September 14, 1862 during the series of fights that made up the Battle of South Mountain. This will take place on the same land that "Retreat From Bentonville" was held on near Blanchardville, Wisconsin.

Jason Reinholz will be commanding the Confederate force and Steve Acker will be commanding the Federal force. There will also be room for civilians, Confederate Cavalry, and a limited number of Federal cavalry as well.

More information regarding impressions, etc will be coming forth later, along with a website.

Thanks!
Dan Chmelar

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Dan,

This looks to be a great event! I am excited to head back up there. Glad we have at least one "local" event.

[IowaYank]

Holler, I too am excited for next year. Plans are being made as we speak and information will be coming out soon. Look for a website to come out hopefully in the next month!!

[Dan Wambaugh]

Dan,

Still holding out hope that I can convince you to change the event to Turner's Gap just so I can bring a slew of little green men with breechloaders. You know, cater the entire event around me. ;-)

I'll be there!

[elcid01]

Dan,
Ill be there in Jean Cloth... Had a great time last year. I always thought that WS was a snow covered state, boy was i mistaken! Amazing countryside and location! Ill plan on flying into Chi Again for the Fair mobile pickup!

[Dbackfed]

Dan,

I would like to come. However, may I start off in gray, but switch to blue when I realize how fruitless my efforts are against the mighty AoP?

[IowaYank]

Ha, Jason, I think we had enough switching sides last year to last us for awhile!!!! ;-)


On a more serious note, for family reasons Steve Acker has stepping down from the Federal Commander position. This spot has ably been filled by Terry Sorchy. Terry will do an excellent job leading our Federal troops against Crampton's Gap!!

Look for guidelines and the usual sort of event website information to come out hopefully in the next several weeks.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in SW Wisconsin again!!
Dan

[IowaYank]

A couple images from last year to peak ones interest!!






Sorry about the large size!!!

Dan

[Eric Fair]

I'll be there again! The property is really outstanding and lends itself to any number of scenarios. This is really a don't miss for me.

Cheers,
Eric

[Rmhisteach]

Dan,

I am in. I had a good time in June. I will put it on my calendar.

RM