Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

[Half Rations]

Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

What: This will be a mobile living history event portraying the real-time actions of the 8th Arkansas during the battle of Pickett’s Mill. The event is created with the purpose of raising money for Picketts Mill since its recent cut in funding and storm damage.

When: June 4th-6th 2010. Start time is Friday night at 10pm ending Sunday morning at 10am. Please make arrangements to arrive on time and stay the entire weekend.

Where: Pickett’s Mill State Park. We will be moving over several miles on very hilly terrain. Both camping and march routs will be the same as the 8th Arkansas in 1864.

Contact: Jordan Roberts- jrobertsga@bellsouth.net

Organization: We will be operating as a two company battalion. The companies will be commanded by Kiev Thomason and Tony Patton. They will be limited to 25 participants each including officers and NCOS.

More information, uniform guidelines and registration to come soon.

[csabugler]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

How many horseman are you planning for? You know you'll have to let us play.... ;)

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

Jordan,

It's been a whole year and a half since I've sweated my tookus off at Pickett's Mill. I guess its about time to come for another visit.

Count me in.

[Half Rations]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

Pete

Im suppose to be getting with James at the candelight tour to talk about the finer points of the event. I will talk to him then about horesmen.

[csabugler]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

Hell, I didn't even know there was a candlelight tour scheduled....

[jones56ga]

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Cool, Can't wait to sweat my b-hind off...
Count me in!

[David Dalton]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

Hey the Corn Fed Comrades up here all do the 8th Arkansas as our primary impressions.... This would be ideal for us!

Great Idea....

[Coatsy]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

Double D,

You and Marse Roberts should exhange info and research. Just saying. :)

[David Dalton]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

Would love too.....

[Coatsy]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

I'll get the Boy Wonder to send you a PM....

[Outrider]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

This is good news. I was skeered there wouldnt be anything done at PM for a long while. I am due for a check to see if my cabin is ready for me to move in yet....

[Half Rations]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

After some resarch and walking aroung the park I believe this event will be truley unique. There are alot of surprises in store for those who attend. I will have uniform guidelines and registration created soon.

[unclefrank]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

I'm ready to do some ridge running again

[DBAR1918]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

I just got back from a hybrid staff study/staff ride at Pickett's Mill last night. It wasn't as cold as the Armory Guards encampment there four weeks ago, but there were a few snow flakes.

The flood damage from last September and other storms is still evident. The bridge on the trail down near Pickett's Mill Creek at the mill site is flipped upside down and downstream. The orange tape showing visitors the detour route is getting faded and torn, but is necessary until repair funds become available. A volunteer work day would accomplish a lot of smaller repairs- there are simply not enough paid employees to get out and do what they would like to do to fix damages.

I will be honored to become a "Josh" for the weekend and give back to this unique park- one of the most pristine battlefields in this nation.

Dave Stieghan

[robert-m]

Re: Pickett's Mill Living History 2010

At the COI event in January it was to cold to snow.