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The Army Of the Trans-Mississippi Battalion will sponsor an immersion Living History event at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Park August 7-8, 2004. We will depict the pro-southern Missouri State Guard (MSG) as they are encamped along the banks of Wilson’s Creek just days before the battle on August 10, 1861.
For those that participated in the WIG’s event as Shiloh, then you will be doubtless familiar with what we are trying to accomplish. From the time we form the battalion and begin movement along the Old Wire road towards our encampment until the final dismissal formation, we will be living as soldiers. There are roles for civilians and interaction with the civilians located at the Ray House is part of the over all scenario. Civilian roles are very limited and information regarding this will come later when exact roles become defined.
We will raise 3 companies to comprise the battalion. We have not selected Captains, but once selected, they will begin active recruiting to fill their ranks. More information to follow as it becomes available, including the names of the company commanders, impression guidelines, registration form, and scenario information. We will charge a registration fee to cover the rations.
The NPS is very excited at hosting this living history event. This is a very large scale living history and has never been done at Wilson’s Creek. We are very honored that the Chief Park Ranger approached the AoTM Battalion about sponsoring this event. We have an excellent opportunity to show how we can serve as historical interpreters rather than costumed individuals firing weapons for demonstrations.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions. Or e-mail Frank Aufmuth at campjacksonboy@aol.com .
For those that participated in the WIG’s event as Shiloh, then you will be doubtless familiar with what we are trying to accomplish. From the time we form the battalion and begin movement along the Old Wire road towards our encampment until the final dismissal formation, we will be living as soldiers. There are roles for civilians and interaction with the civilians located at the Ray House is part of the over all scenario. Civilian roles are very limited and information regarding this will come later when exact roles become defined.
We will raise 3 companies to comprise the battalion. We have not selected Captains, but once selected, they will begin active recruiting to fill their ranks. More information to follow as it becomes available, including the names of the company commanders, impression guidelines, registration form, and scenario information. We will charge a registration fee to cover the rations.
The NPS is very excited at hosting this living history event. This is a very large scale living history and has never been done at Wilson’s Creek. We are very honored that the Chief Park Ranger approached the AoTM Battalion about sponsoring this event. We have an excellent opportunity to show how we can serve as historical interpreters rather than costumed individuals firing weapons for demonstrations.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions. Or e-mail Frank Aufmuth at campjacksonboy@aol.com .
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