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In the East in 2007 there'll be the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania NMP living history in May, one near Winchester Va. (opposing forces) in July, and one on part of the Fredericksburg battlefield in the autumn (to be officially announced soon). The "New York Death March" (formerly the Elmira Death March) will be held on a new site in central New York State in September.
Also, look for the four-day-long "Winter 1864" in February 2008, in western New York State.
Personally, and really personally, I am voting for September Storm, the 145th MD Campaign. Those who had a good time at Summer of '62 will also enjoy this event, and as always trying some new twists to add to the experience.
But then again I am somewhat involved with it. Kinda.
These are what you expect to be THE premier events next year.
Darrin,
Without a doubt, the best place online to find information about quality events is the Event Subforum on the ever handyOff Topic Boys Forum. Living where you do in Tennessee, the good news is your travel time to a good number of great events is relatively brief. Seeking out the WIG, MOOCOWS, Hard Case Boys, and other fine folks in your area is also a good plan to find quality efforts.
Mariner's Museum opening of the USS Monitor exhibit LH, March 9-11, 2007
Shiloh LH
Conner Prairie IN has potential, June, 2007
[COLOR=Blue][SIZE=4][FONT=Verdana]Bob Dispenza[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR=Navy]US Naval Landing Party ([url]www.usnlp.org)[/url][/COLOR]
[COLOR=SeaGreen]Navy and Marine Living History Association ([url]www.navyandmarine.org)[/url][/COLOR]
"The publick give credit for feat of arms, but the courage which is required for them, cannot compare with that which is needed to bear patiently, not only the thousand annoyances but the total absence of everything that makes life pleasant and even worth living." - Lt. Percival Drayton, on naval blockade duty.
"We have drawn the Spencer Repeating Rifle. It is a 7 shooter, & a beautiful little gun. They are charged to us at $30.00. 15 of which we have to pay."
William Clark Allen, Company K, 72nd Indiana Volunteers, May 17, 1863
Tell me more about that one. I like to go out and visit Conner Prairie (the museum itself), but the event for 2006 unfortunately looked like a typical mainstream one from the Camp Chase listing: "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."
What's the new potential to put it in the running for a top event next year?
Hey, I'm serious! :) I really do have optimism for the "turn things around," "carpe eventum" potential of small events. And I would like an excuse to go out to Conner Prairie again. Saw their 1880s section for the first time a couple years ago, and it was cool.
Okay, now give me a few seconds head start before you start throwing things....Olustee Campaigner Adjunct.....I'm out of here!
What events are going to be similar to TAG, Fighting Withdrawal and Pickett's Mill? Are there any events that are that are not living history that will have fighting and manuvering?
I have a friend who works at Conner Prairie and she has told me they are considering an small scale/quality Civil War event.
That sounds good. Is it the kind of thing that'll be announced here, or by word of mouth, or...? I'd be interested in more information when the time comes.
Okay, now give me a few seconds head start before you start throwing things....Olustee Campaigner Adjunct.....I'm out of here!
What events are going to be similar to TAG, Fighting Withdrawal and Pickett's Mill? Are there any events that are that are not living history that will have fighting and manuvering?
Banks Grand Retreat will have fighting and manuvering.
Now, pony up a link about the Olustee Campaigner Adjunct. Sister is retiring and moving down there come Christmas. While normally we would not lift a finger to go to Olustee, free room and board, a campsite already staged, and her husband picking us up at the airport does have its attractions......and we've like to at least wave at somebody.
Terre Hood Biederman
Yassir, I used to be Mrs. Lawson. I still run period dyepots, knit stuff, and cause trouble.
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