Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

[SCTiger]

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Fort Moultrie, the Tramp Brigade H.I.O. will sponsor this event which will continue the same standards and characters as seen for the December, 2008 n(1858) event.

We will have an annual event until 2011 and the beginning of the 150th anniversary. The three events (08, 09 and December 2010, will help prepare for that.)

There has been some concerns about the Federal Standards, if you have any questions you should examine the standards. Dress uniforms are optional, well made, early war fatigue wear is required. The LH will occur on Friday and Saturday, we will conclude early on Sunday, if you have a desire to visit Charleston.

This will be the only event the TBHIO will sponsor in SC and we will still attend other events for the next three years.

[OldKingCrow]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

Do you have a schedule we're coming to watch ? Got a B&B on Sullivan's ready to go.

Chris Rideout

[btfire]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

A schedule is available on the event web page, along with standards and reading materials.

[SCTiger]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

This is event is on "hold" until we get written approval from the NPS , I should have an answer by December 1st. We are still lobbying in earnest to make this happen.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

1859 Fort Moultrie Living History, May 29 to 31, 2009

I am pleased to announce that the Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters, a member unit of the Southeast Coalition of Authentic Reenactors, has received approval for our proposed 1859 Living History at the National Park Service's Fort Moultrie Unit on Sullivan Island. This event is a part of the National Park Service's commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the construction of the US Third System Fort Moultrie in 1809.

We have been afforded the opportunity to recreate the life of the US Army Garrison of Fort Moultrie in the Spring of 1859 and the citizens of Moultrieville in their interactions with the Garrison and in their civic duty in the South Carolina Militia. This Living History will occur in the preserved parts of Fort Moultrie constructed in 1809 and used during the 1850's, as well as the adjoining area around the Fort. The following is a summary of event information...

Name - 1859 Fort Moultrie Living History
Dates - May 29 to 31, 2009 (Friday evening to Sunday midday)
Location - NPS Fort Moultrie Unit, Sullivan Island, SC
Coordinator - Pete Berezuk - pete.berezuk@gmail.com
Event Type - Semi-immersion, Stationary Living History
Host - National Park Service - Fort Moultrie Unit
Sponsor - Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters
Website - http://www.trampbrigade.com/Events/Moutlrie1858.htm
Discussion Site - AC Thread and Tramp Brigade Forum
Impression- Pre-war 1859, 1st US Artillery Company E, South Carolina Beat Militia and local populace
Preservation - This Living History will increase vistors to Fort Moultrie
Registration - Registration is currently available on the Tramp Brigade Website. Registration fee: $15, provides for support services and cooked meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast.
Notes - The Federal Garrison will be performing interior guard, non-firing artillery drill and infantry drill with musket firing demonstrations. The South Carolina Beat Militia will be conducting a monthly muster per the South Carolina Militia Law and conducting infantry drill. The Civilian Interpreters will be providing vingettes of activites in the area of Fort Moultrie, including a camp kitchen, local merchants and visitors from Charleston. The Commanders of the Federal Garrison and South Carolina Militia will be announced shortly.

[Matt_E_Wright]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

This is a fantastic opportunity to authentically portray the pre-war Regular Army. Thanks for taking the effort to make this happen.

See you there,

Matt Wright
The shoulder scales and ostrich plumes aren't just for farbs at the ball mess

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

Matt,

We are certainly looking forward to you and our fellow living historians to help recreate a forgotten piece of history at a great site. Thanks for the interest...

[dave81276]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

Greg or Pete,

I was wondering how the NPS was dealing with ammunition. Since the regs for the beat militia call for 24+ rounds and caps, will we be fined for lacking rounds that are in NPS custody?

[Matt_E_Wright]

Federal Uniform

How are you guys weighing historical accuracy vs. uniformity for the Regular garrison? Would you rather have a mixture of heavy artillery and infantry frock coats in the ranks, or would you prefer that everyone show up as infantry so there's a greater degree of uniformity?

Also, what are the sleeping arangements for the Regular garrison? Are we sleeping in barracks and if so, do we need to bring our own mattress ticks?


Thanks,
Matt Wright

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

Matt,

Thanks for asking the question. It will be addressed by email to the registered participants in the next day or so, but here is the intent...

We know most reenactors do not have Artillery Frock Coats, Artillery Dressed Hats or Dark Blue Trousers. The revised regulations require each participant to have a Forage Cap, Sack Coat and Sky Blue foot pattern trousers. The Artillery Specific Dress Items are encouraged and will be authorized for wear during the event, except for specific formations at the Garrison Commander's Discretion.

Note, we do not want to mix specific Infantry items such as the Frock Coat at the event. We hope the revised Federal Material Standards allow the maximum participation and provide an example for the public on Pre-War Artillery Uniforms.

Please feel free to drop me a PM or Email (pete.berezuk@gmail.com) if my answer isn't clear. I will be sending out an Email to the registered list (which you are on Matt) shortly with the full Federal material Standards

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

Greg or Pete,

I was wondering how the NPS was dealing with ammunition. Since the regs for the beat militia call for 24+ rounds and caps, will we be fined for lacking rounds that are in NPS custody?

Dave,

That is a great question. We will be sending out instructions via email, but that is something that in my head appears to have slipped through the cracks. It will be addressed this week with the Militia Commander and Coordinator for the purposes of the muster.

Thanks again for going beyond just reading the announcement and pointing out a specific item of the history we wish to recreate.

[SCTiger]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

I just wanted to add that we are still planning for a series of Living History Programs to culminate in April, 2011 with the firing on Fort Sumter. We are in negotiations with other organizations to make this happen. Let's recreate the 1st U.S. Artillery the best way we can.

I know this has been a roller coaster ride and Pete has done a lot of hard work, so I would encourage everyone to make this happen for a couple of reasons. First I would like to honor the 1st U. S. Artillery at Fort Sumter and especially Major Anderson. These events will honor that commitment to duty, regardless of who was right or wrong about starting the War. It's about Soldiers doing their job. Later I get to honor my ancestors who fought for South Carolina.

Secondly (and this why we love this hobby) we get to do something that very few people will ever experience, stand on original ground and represent a pivotal moment in our history. The occupation of Fort Sumter, in January. 2011 will be the first military movement and the first 150th event.

If we can get enough people for May, then we will have the support for the Occupation/2011 event . It's more than bricks and old cannons, it's about those Men in the Army and the Civilians who were there. This will be one of those "don't won't to miss events" and a very unique experience.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Fort Moultrie Living History 1859 Announcement

I am pleased to announce that Brian Hicks will the Commander of our Federal Troops, their guiding impression will be of E Company, 1st US Artillery and Skip Owens will be the Commander of our South Carolina Militia, whose guiding impression will be the 2nd Company of the 16th Regiment, a beat company of the South Carolina Militia.

We are currently accepting registrations on the Tramp Brigade Website at http://www.trampbrigade.com/Events/Moutlrie1858.htm - and shortly the first in a series of pre-event communications will be sent out to our registered attendees.

The event dates are locked in for 29-31 May 2009 and our registration will be closed on 22 May 2009. We have the following caps for participation, 30 Federals, 25 Militia and 10 Civilians. All roles are still available for those interested.

The Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters looks forward to your attendence and support at a unique event in the Carolina Low Country.

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

Pre-Event Communication #1 was sent out on 10 April 2009.

The most important pieces of information was the posting of slightly modified Federal Material Standards and the Militia Material Standards on the Event Website.

We are inside of 7 weeks until this first of a kind Living History at Fort Moultrie and are still looking for Living Historians for all of our roles. Please visit the Event Website to register if you are interested and feel free to contact me directly at pete.berezuk@gmail.com if you have any questions concerning this event.

[Coatsy]

Re: Fort Moultrie, SC 1859, May 30th-31st, 2009

All,

Pete, Brian, and the Deese have been working pretty hard to get this event together. Some of us have done LH's at this site, some have not, but in my view this is a unique event that does not oftern get to be recreated.

I'm portraying one of the Regulars so that means I've got some kit purchasing/tweaking to do. It is not as hard or as expensive as one might think. If you are at all interested sign up! This is one of those "impressions" that I've always wanted to do and now I have a good excuse to do so.

I'm toting some of Georgia's most nefarious to this event, let's add some more. (not more nefarious Georgian, we've capped on that)