Jonesville:Hell In Lee County

[-Jesse-]

Re: Jonesville:Hell In Lee County

Thanks,for all the advice.

Also, you have 125 acres of land. Hardly enough for a baseball game, let alone a reenactment of any size.


Jim Butler

we've been having mainstream events there(on about 1/8 of the property) for 18 years, it was plenty of room for about 500 reenactors...i understand there isnt much room taken for a mainstream event compared to c/p/h events,but there is PLENTY of land for an event...

[BrianHicks]

Re: Jonesville:Hell In Lee County

Thanks,for all the advice.




we've been having mainstream events there(on about 1/8 of the property) for 18 years, it was plenty of room for about 500 reenactors...i understand there isnt much room taken for a mainstream event compared to c/p/h events,but there is PLENTY of land for an event...

How much maneuvering are your fellows envisioning?

You'll recall that I suggested earlier that the event planners select one person to be the mouthpiece for event info promulgation, and responses to answers... and that the information and responses be coordinated and approved by all involved.....

[Stonewall_Greyfox]

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Any additional details available at this time??

Some things you'll want to consider: Insurance, Contingency Plan, Water, Foodies, Kabuki, Water, changing battle plan to reflect the season...

[lukegilly13]

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There are some updates:
1. The impression has been changed slightly to reflect the season. The confederates will portray Frazier's Men (62nd 64th NC a.k.a. Thomas Legion) in Garrison at Cumberland Gap. The federals will portray the 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and will put together their assault. More details will follow for those interesed. The date will be the days preceeding the surrender on September 9, 1863.
2. The group has realized their shortcommings and decided to host the event as a LEARNING EXPERIENCE on a small basis. It may be best for more local folks, but if you still want to travel we'd be glad to have you.

[lukegilly13]

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Some things you'll want to consider: Insurance, Contingency Plan, Water, Foodies, Kabuki, Water, changing battle plan to reflect the season...

We do have the ability to provide water. In fact we have two different ways to obtain water. 1. By sneaking close to the other army's pickets and obtaining it from the lake (fresh water will be submerged) or of course driving the pickets away. 2. Obtaining water from a makeshift well that will be located on the "homeplace" site on the property.

We have an access road from the backside of the mountain that is less period correct but allows quick access by vehicle (4x4 only) in case of emergency. A super nice man who works the land will be on call at his house at the bottom of the property in case he is needed. If a mass quick evac was 100% necessary we could get folks down rather quickly. There are much safer places to camp on the property to withstand the storm than on top where most of the event will take place.

Both armies will have rations (small amounts) and will have the ability to forage the "homeplace" if you can achieve access by driving off the pickets or sneaking in unobserved.

Hope this helps!

[BWT]

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I dont mean to stir up the hornet's nest again,

but assault on allegheny that was just put on( great event btw besides rain, but thats a different story) was portraying an event that happened in december and this was done in july....and it was on the EBUFU list??

what am i missing here? I'm all for doing the event in the cold, but would still come out to it in july, anyone who is criticizing them on that aspect and went to AOA shouldnt be.

Just my two Cents,

Plan on being there guys!

Mike Turner

[61' reb]

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Crap fire dudes, Luke, if you guys are needing some numbers for this event, and if I don't have to work, i'd be interested in making the trip down there to support you guys, sounds like you guys are really working hard to put this all together.Speaking from someone who has seen the land at jonesville, and been all over the land, I think that it has great potential to be a good event. Keep up the good work, you all are doing great with all of the planning.

As far as Mr. Hicks question,

"I'm going to ask the hard question, who are these fellows: Luke Gilly, Jesse Parsons, Chad Wrinn, Shawn Sturgill and Ryan Halsey."

I have known chad, jesse, and luke for quite some time now and i have to say that all three individuals are very dedicated and devoted men when it comes to making everything as authentic as possible. If anyone is worried that this event wouldn't be of campaigner quality because you haven't heard of these guys before, let me say, these guys know what a challenge that they are taking on, and I assure you that the quality of the event would be top shelf because of the dedication and time that they put into making everything as authentic as possible. As for shawn sturgill and ryan halsey, i don't know them personally but i have seen them around at a few events and as far as i can tell, they too have a high standard of authenticity. Basically what it boils down to, the event planning is in the hands of people who know what a good authentic event consists of, even if they are lacking experience of planning events, they still know what they would like to do to make this event as authentic as possible so that all hardcore guys who would drive 10 hours to get to an event would be as satisfied as possible.

Just my two cents worth, other than that i think that the guys are doing a great job getting all of this together.

[lukegilly13]

Re: Jonesville:Hell In Lee County

If you are still interested in the event, the website and registration page have been completed. Check it out!
http://www.fallofthegap.homestead.com

[Greg Barnett]

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Luke, et al,

I am glad you guys have gotten things together.

I will have to strongly consider being there. My g-g-grandfather, Levi Barnett, and his brother, John Barnett, were there with the 64th NC, Co D. My g-g-grandfather managed to escape capture, but his brother was not so fortunate, as he ended up in Oak Woods Cemetery, in the Confederate mound.

His name is, one of the 4200, listed on the monument.

http://graveyards.com/IL/Cook/oakwoods/confederate-names/tablet002.jpg

I wish you the best in your endeavor,

[MickCole]

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I would like to make it to this one.
Here's a list of kin who were in the 64th Virginia (Mounted) Infantry/Cavalry:
George Washington Hickam-nephew of great-great-great-grandmother Mary Hickam (m. Robert Morgan-parents of Reuben Henderson Morgan)
Solomon Frazier, Jr.-nephew of great-great-grandmother (Sarah) Henrietta Frazier (m. Reuben Henderson Morgan). (Scott County militia)
Daniel Frazier—nephew of great-great-great-grandfather Solomon Frazier (Henrietta’s father) (Also 5th US Volunteer Infantry
Robert Preston Spencer (1st Cousin)—Chaplain. (also, 25th Va. Cav..)
James F. Spencer (2d Cousin—son of Robert P. Spencer) (21st Va.—predecessor to 64th)
James H. Head (cousin)
James Monroe Dykes (1st Cousin—nephew of ggg-grandmother Mary Polly Dykes)
Ewell Henderson Quillen (Abner’s brother) (also 48th Va.)
Thomas Quillen (Abner’s brother) (21st Va.—predecessor to 64th)
Martin Beverly Fugate (2d cousin by marriage)-Capt. Co. E

James Head was captured at Cumberland Gap and died at Camp Douglas of chronic diarrhea on 2/27/65.

James Monroe Dykes was captured at Cumberland Gap and died of smallpox at Camp Douglas on 12/5/64.

Daniel Frazier was capturred at Cumberland Gap and enlisted in the 5th US Volunteer Infantry at Camp Douglas on 4/3/65.

Mick Cole
37 VA Co. E

[mountainman]

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Well, keep me informed. I know you fellers and have known you for years and for what it's worth I will support you. I had ancestors who were there which makes it more special to me. I may even drag 61" reb with me.

[61' reb]

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Dadburned right mountain man! I'll go with ya! Be an honor!

[elcid01]

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So to make this clear, you guys are sticking with the Winter in a Summer event?

-Who are the overall Commanders?

-What is the total land avaliable?

-Logistics, water/rations/wood(be able to cut or deadfall)

Thanks in advance, as these questions were identified when this event was first introduced, but no editing of the replies has been mentioned as of lately.

Looks like a great opportunity to explore outside AOT/ANV impressions but just need a couple things cleared up.

Cheers

[Jim of The SRR]

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I will have to strongly consider being there.
I wish you the best in your endeavor,

Greg,

I am assuming you are beyond 'considering' this event, as you are listed as one of the Federal commanders?

Jim Butler

[Greg Barnett]

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Jim,
As of right now, I have been asked to command a compay with the 64th Virgina. This will be a great learning and developmental experience for many.

Cheers