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April 16, 17 and 18 2010.
Due to the cancellation of Perryville and the fact some had requested time off, the Independent Rifles are hosting a moving Living History in Franklin. This event is set up as a mobile living history and while it will not be totally devoid of modern intrusions, it will be very heavy with historical discussions from local historians, our fellow reenactors and the chance to view original items from the Battle of Franklin.
We will be doing a haversack, uniform, and equipment inspection to ensure every participant is up to standards for this living history. The standards are not going to require the purchase of specific items, but what is on there is what we expect. Expect nothing out of the ordinary from the guidelines, just expect to be dirty. We want a worn and ragged look for the weekend. The packet is being assembled and will be sent to those waiting for it soon.
This will not be a long march, by any means, but please pack accordingly. Our march route will be from Carnton to the Carter House, with several stops planned for the day. We will be conducting several demos at each of the two key sites.
The civilian aspect of this Living History is in progress now, for information, please contact Elizabeth Landrum at lizzie5286@yahoo.com . Naturally, the civilian participation is limited. Civilians will be limited to 10-15 people, of which many places are already filled.
All remaining money will be donated for Battlefield Preservation at Franklin.
This is a Federal and Confederate Living History. Federal Participants are limited to 15 confirmed Federals and 85 confirmed Confederates. We intended to have a Confederate only event, but at the request of the Director, we are currently working on finding 15 federal volunteers.
Email me for a copy of the registration form and packet. The packet also encloses a suggested reading list. westernpicket63@yahoo.com
Due to the cancellation of Perryville and the fact some had requested time off, the Independent Rifles are hosting a moving Living History in Franklin. This event is set up as a mobile living history and while it will not be totally devoid of modern intrusions, it will be very heavy with historical discussions from local historians, our fellow reenactors and the chance to view original items from the Battle of Franklin.
We will be doing a haversack, uniform, and equipment inspection to ensure every participant is up to standards for this living history. The standards are not going to require the purchase of specific items, but what is on there is what we expect. Expect nothing out of the ordinary from the guidelines, just expect to be dirty. We want a worn and ragged look for the weekend. The packet is being assembled and will be sent to those waiting for it soon.
This will not be a long march, by any means, but please pack accordingly. Our march route will be from Carnton to the Carter House, with several stops planned for the day. We will be conducting several demos at each of the two key sites.
The civilian aspect of this Living History is in progress now, for information, please contact Elizabeth Landrum at lizzie5286@yahoo.com . Naturally, the civilian participation is limited. Civilians will be limited to 10-15 people, of which many places are already filled.
All remaining money will be donated for Battlefield Preservation at Franklin.
This is a Federal and Confederate Living History. Federal Participants are limited to 15 confirmed Federals and 85 confirmed Confederates. We intended to have a Confederate only event, but at the request of the Director, we are currently working on finding 15 federal volunteers.
Email me for a copy of the registration form and packet. The packet also encloses a suggested reading list. westernpicket63@yahoo.com
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