Marmaduke's Raid 1863

[Campjacksonboy]

When: Sept. 26-28, 2008
Where: South Eastern Missouri
Why: Do something different.
Who: Frank Aufmuth, Silvana Siddalis, Anna Allen, Terry Sorchy

Details still being worked out. Website link pending moderator approval.
Frank Aufmuth

[biddler165]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

I hope that I am back from Baghdad in time to be there.

[moarkcav]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Frank:

I am sending you a PM re this event.

Thanks,

Chris Talburt

[Charles Heath]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Website link pending moderator approval.

The event guy likes it. :)

http://campjacksonboy.googlepages.com/home

[Old Reb]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Was this event site posted by the same Frank Aufmuth that was last seen in the Kisatchie area gnawing bark off a pine tree and blowing a whistle?

[boozie]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Frank,

You Trans Mississippi boys know how to put on the best times. I heard the rumor from some Missouri fellows at Shiloh. You can count me in!!

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Terry Sorchy and I are working on the guidelines for the Federals. As of right now we are going to portray one of the three companies(that was there) of the 32nd Iowa.

[DougCooper]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

This event, like anything Marse Aufmuth touches, will have an important preservation focus as well - that of helping to preserve and protect a series of small federal forts and redoubts strung across that part of Missouri to guard against CS forays from Arkansas. I am humbled to be asked to help with this portion of the event...stay tuned.

Gonna be a good one - take a gander at the google satellite map of the area.

Meanwhile, here is the preservation blurb from the website:

During the Civil War there were a string of fortifications that stretched across southern Missouri. This network of forts included large earth fortifications in Cape Giradeau, Pilot Knob, and Rolla. Beyond these, to the south, existed smaller earthworks or redoubts in places like Bloomfield, Patterson, and Ellington. In fact these fortifications seem to have stretched across the southern portion of the state. They were strategically placed to protect Missouri from Confederate invasions that would come out of Arkansas. At least a few of these earthworks are still extant. They sit in various places some waiting to be discovered, others under the care of various groups or individuals. Patterson's Fort (a.k.a. Ft. Benton) sits atop a hill overlooking a small town in obscure woods; Ellington's sits on public land in a state of secrecy, and what is left of the one in Bloomfield forms a boundry between private land and what was once the town dump.

For over ten years the site at Patterson has been under the care of a small historical society. With few volunteers and little funding they have worked valliantly to preserve this valuable piece of history. Just thirty miles to the west is a redoubt, outside Ellington. Protected by its obscurity, sits a piece of Missouri's Civil War history waiting to be discovered. The dream of preserving the history at both sites has been accomplished by a few individuals. Proceeds from Marmaduke's Raid will go towards their cause.

[Anna Allen]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Ah, man...Frank, you removed the ladies' silk shoes from the C.S. Guidelines. And I really thought you were being serious...:p

[MO-Pard]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

When: Sept. 26-28, 2008
Where: South Eastern Missouri
Why: Do something different.
Who: Frank Aufmuth, Silvana Siddalis, Anna Allen, Terry Sorchy

Details still being worked out. Website link pending moderator approval.
Frank Aufmuth

Frank-

Could one expect this to be in the mold of a BGR-type attitude and feel?

Definitely know it will be quality.....

Best Regards

[Silvana Siddali]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Well, that's what I think, Jay. This event will be held on private property, so there won't be any modern intrusions of any kind (and that includes portapotties.)

Anna and I will post civilian info & standards pretty soon. In the meantime, you'd think Frank would know how to spell my name, after all these years.

[Old Cremona]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

In the meantime, you'd think Frank would know how to spell my name, after all these years.

It's a nineteenth century thing.

[Shotgun Messiah]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

I have waited for along time for this to be "Officially" announced. ( even the event guy has smiled upon it)
When Frank first mentioned this event a long time ago, I was stoked and could hardly contain myself. I knew where he was talking about , And knowing the rugged South East Missouri countryside, That THIS would be the event not to miss.
I began tellin everyone I knew that this would not be a dissappointment and it must be done. Its not often that you can be on private property and have a event like this . It will be here that you can let it all hang out.

Not to mention that this will be the same year as Athens and New Madrid.
A Grand time in Eastern Missouri this year.

Nothing will stop me from defending my home from Foreign invaders nor prevent me from being here.

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

It is about time the Trans-Mississippi gets some attention. I am currently working on Athens for '08. We have some exciting news! But you all will have to wait :)

The US guidelines are about done. Boys in blue get ready!

[semoreb]

Re: Marmaduke's Raid 1863

Frank,
Might this be the subject we discussed last year at our small get together. I am very interested if so. If you need help let me know more.

Your old comrade,

semoreb - James Maupin