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Folks,
I'm not affiliated with the 2004 rendition an any way, other than being in the event neighborhood, but for the sake of those individuals who may be sending in registration, or those who haven't yet purchased an expensive and potentially nonrefundable airline ticket, here's what appears to be a legit cancellation of the 2004 Burkittsville event. I must have had 20 inquires about this event while at another event this past weekend, so evidently the interest is there, but those interested weren't able to find the commo.
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"E-MAIL FROM JAMES OWENS
Subject: Engagement at Burkittsville Postponed
Date: 7/19/2004 5:28:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: JDO@npmhu.org
This is to announce that the Engagement at Burkittsville event, scheduled for September 10-12, had been postponed until September 9-11, 2005. Everyone who has registered will have their check returned or money refunded.
The major reasons for this postponement were several. As of yesterday, there were only 168 registered participants. 1/3rd of that number were civilians. In addition, our insurance company would not quote us a price on insurance until the end of this month, although we estimated it to be roughly what was paid in 2001. Along with insurance there several other fixed and estimated cost that were going to take up a great deal of money.
Based on the rate registrations were being received, it was felt that there would not be sufficient money to pay the expenses of the event, or sufficient time to make arrangements for a scaled back event. The consensus among the committee was that based on the resources at hand, we would not be able to put on a quality event for either the participants or the visiting public.
Despite the event being postponed there will be living history programs at South Mountain State Battlefield the weekend of September 11-12. These programs offer a chance to do living history on unique sites associated with the battle of South Mountain. Anyone interested in volunteering for this program should contact Assistant Manager Al Preston at AApreston1@aol.com or (301) 432-0452.
If anyone has questions on the Burkittsville event, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
James Owens"
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Since this information was also confirmed by Kevin O'Beirne and Chris Anders in separate emails, it appears to be legit. I apologize for overstepping any "bounds," but the silence has been deafening, and participants do deserve some consideration.
Charles Heath
I'm not affiliated with the 2004 rendition an any way, other than being in the event neighborhood, but for the sake of those individuals who may be sending in registration, or those who haven't yet purchased an expensive and potentially nonrefundable airline ticket, here's what appears to be a legit cancellation of the 2004 Burkittsville event. I must have had 20 inquires about this event while at another event this past weekend, so evidently the interest is there, but those interested weren't able to find the commo.
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"E-MAIL FROM JAMES OWENS
Subject: Engagement at Burkittsville Postponed
Date: 7/19/2004 5:28:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: JDO@npmhu.org
This is to announce that the Engagement at Burkittsville event, scheduled for September 10-12, had been postponed until September 9-11, 2005. Everyone who has registered will have their check returned or money refunded.
The major reasons for this postponement were several. As of yesterday, there were only 168 registered participants. 1/3rd of that number were civilians. In addition, our insurance company would not quote us a price on insurance until the end of this month, although we estimated it to be roughly what was paid in 2001. Along with insurance there several other fixed and estimated cost that were going to take up a great deal of money.
Based on the rate registrations were being received, it was felt that there would not be sufficient money to pay the expenses of the event, or sufficient time to make arrangements for a scaled back event. The consensus among the committee was that based on the resources at hand, we would not be able to put on a quality event for either the participants or the visiting public.
Despite the event being postponed there will be living history programs at South Mountain State Battlefield the weekend of September 11-12. These programs offer a chance to do living history on unique sites associated with the battle of South Mountain. Anyone interested in volunteering for this program should contact Assistant Manager Al Preston at AApreston1@aol.com or (301) 432-0452.
If anyone has questions on the Burkittsville event, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
James Owens"
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Since this information was also confirmed by Kevin O'Beirne and Chris Anders in separate emails, it appears to be legit. I apologize for overstepping any "bounds," but the silence has been deafening, and participants do deserve some consideration.
Charles Heath
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