Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

[Coatsy]

Name – Atlanta Living History

Dates – July 23-25, 2010

Location – Gilliam Park, Atlanta/Kirkwood, Ga

Coordinator – Herb Coats Email: Menion687@aol.com

Event Type – Living History, Public Demos, Public interaction

Sponsor – Armory Guards

Website - http://www.batlevent.org/main.html and Armory Guards websire: http://www.armoryguards.org

Discussion Site – AC and Armory Guards discussion forum: www.armoryguards.org

Impression – 2nd Massachusetts, 1st Division (Red Star) XX Corps


Once again the Armory Guards is hosting the ACW living history component of the Battle of Atlanta Anniversary. This year the organizers have asked us to portray Federals and discuss the occupation of Atlanta in September of 1864. The 2nd Massachusetts was chosen because they were assigned provost duty for the town. We will be conducting drill and firing demos as well as improving the earthwork area as demonstrations for the public as well. Period Rations will be provided for Saturday. Saturday evening the organizers are providing dinner for us.

Saturday is the only day for the LH demos this year. We are camping at the site Friday and Saturday night.

Sunday there will be a driving tour of the Peachtree Creek Battlefield that should wrap up by Noon. Afterwards, since we will be nearby, I urge folks to go and visit the Atlanta History Center.

There are 15 participants signed up already and there is room for 20 more Federal participants.

Guidelines will be posted soon. Red XX Corps badges are acceptable too.

Some 2nd Mass Links:

https://www.mycivilwar.com/regiments/usa-ma/ma_inf_reg_02.htm

http://webspace.webring.com/people/bu/um_4246/

Thanks all

[PetePaolillo]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

This is a great time. The Armory Guards are excellent hosts and put on great events. I went last year and had a blast. I look forward to attending again this year. Hope to see you all there! I was also pleasantly surprised to see how nicely the local public treated us Blue Bellies as well. :)

[Coatsy]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Pete, that is because a lot of Atlanta's citizens are in fact "Blue Bellies." True story!

[Coatsy]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Federal Guidelines...... Read and enjoy.....

FEDERAL, ENLISTED MAN INFANTRY
1. Uniform

A. Headgear:
1. Hardee Hat. Black wool felt, hand-stitched sweatband, label in crown, double-stitched on brim. (Can be “campaigned in”)
2. Civilian slouch hat. Black, brown, or tan colors preferred. Edge of brim as well as hat band bound with silk.
3. Forage cap. Federal or indigo blue wool, leather bill with leather sweatband.

B. Shirt:
1. U. S. Regulation Issue. Single closure at neck, 12" opening at front. Donet flannel. To be all hand-stitched and flat-felled seams. Natural off-white.
2. Contract shirt. Blue, grey, red, or tan om color. Machine stitched with hand-sewn button holes.
3. Civilian shirt. Hand-sewn 100% wool or 100% cotton-woven checks, or muslin with hand-sewn button holes.

C. Sack Coats/Frock Coats:
1. Fatigue blouse. Lined or unlined. 5-8 oz. wool/flannel, 4 button front. Hand sewn button holes.
2. Commercial blouse. Civilian manufactured. Lined, 4, 5, or 6 button blouse, hand-sewn button holes.
3. State/shell jacket. Lined with shoulder straps, 9 button front.
4. Frock coat. Lined and padded in the chest, lined in the sleeves. 9 button front with pockets in the tails. Hand-sewn button holes.
5. Untrimmed Mounted Service Jacket, Lined with hand-sewn button holes.

***Note: XX Corps, 1st Division corps badges (Red Star) are encouraged.
These are to be placed on the jacket or hat. Thanks

D. Trousers: All trousers to be sky blue with 21 oz wool kersey, with an upward rise in the back and stamped-tin paper back buttons.
1. Schuylkill Arsenal Pattern. 5 button fly, 6 counting 1 in the waistband. Triangular shaped yoke in back. All hand-stitched. Hand-sewn button holes.
2. Steubenville Arsenal Pattern (Deering Contract). 4 button fly, 5 counting waistband. Trapezoidal-shaped yoke in the back. Machine or hand-stitched with hand-sewn button holes.
3. Type 3 (H.F.H. Cincinnati Contract Trousers). 4 button fly, 5 counting waistband. Rectangular-centered yoke in the back. Machine-stitched with hand-sewn button holes.

E. Suspenders:
1. Any type of period civilian model

F. Drawers:
1. Civilian pattern. Hand-sewn button holes.
2. Military issue. Hand-sewn button holes.

G. Socks:
1. Civilian socks. Particularly hand-knitted cotton or wool.

H. Shoes:
1. Jefferson booties/borgans. Black with pegged, stitched or pegged and stitched soles.
2. Identified civilian boots. (Limited use)

2. Blankets, Tentage, Etc.

A. Blankets:
1. Brown or gray U.S. issue blankets with brown preferred.
2. Civilian blankets of 100% wool, should be muted earth tones. Limited use please. (No Quilts.)

B. Tentage: (to be used in inclement weather)
1. Issue Shelter half
2. Issue Fly

C. Gum Blankets/Ground Cloth:
1. U.S. issue gum blanket. Small grommets.
2. U.S. issue painted ground cloth. Small grommets.

3. Accoutrements

A. Haversacks:
1. U.S. issue tarred type, with buckle and inner bag.

B. Canteens:
1. U.S. issue bullseye or smoothside with or without jean or wool cover.

C. Knapsacks (Optional):
1. U.S. issue double bag.

D. Cartridge Boxes:
1. U.S. issue M 1855 box with or without plate.
2. U.S. issue M 1861 box with or without plate.

E. Cap Boxes:
1. U.S. M 1850.
2. U.S. Shield front.

F. Bayonet Scabbard:
1. U.S. 7 or 8 rivet for Springfield or Enfield.
2. U.S. Sewn or 2 rivet for Springfield or Enfield.

G. Waistbelt:
1. U.S. issue plate with black bridle leather belt.

4. Weapons (please have corresponding bayonet for the muskets)

A. P 1853 Enfield
B. M 1855 Springfield
C. M 1861 Springfield

***No anachronisms-this includes modern eyeglasses, modern jewelry, wristwatches, etc. Cigarettes are not allowed.

[PetePaolillo]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Pete, that is because a lot of Atlanta's citizens are in fact "Blue Bellies." True story!

Yep, All except the "Rebel Forever" Guy, right? ;)

[Mike Ventura]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Count Patrick "Pete" Peterson and me in for something Federal mounted.

[GWagner]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Count Patrick "Pete" Peterson and me in for something Federal mounted.

Hey you old Gyrene...I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you again. I think last tme I saw you was Raymond,MS whatever year the shooting was.

[OldKingCrow]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Count Patrick "Pete" Peterson and me in for something Federal mounted.

I thoroughly enjoyed this event last year. However, its residential locale is not the most equine conducive location with respect to expanses of riding area.

Good times

Chris Rideout
Tampa, Florida

[Coatsy]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

This is a general FYI... Some folks have asked about Confederate at this living history and yes there is a small Armory Guards contingient that will be Confederate at the LH. The Johnny positions have been filled so there is no need to ask me.

Reasons? Well the event staffers asked us to have a large Federal presence this year, with small Johnny, and yes a small mounted setup as well.


Thanks all..

[csabugler]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

We get to burn something, right?
From a distance of course.

[Coatsy]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Pete Peterson, we want to continue these Living History programs leading up to the 150th anniversery. Talk to me in 2014 about your idea.

[csabugler]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Oh, alright....

Darn.
Pete Peterson

[Mike Ventura]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Herb--

What's the deal with the event web site? The home page has "2010," but the rest of the pages refer to the 2008 event - including the schedule of events, map, copy, etc. Kinda confusing???

[Coatsy]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

Unfortunately I am not in charge of the B-ATL's website. Out of my hands this go round. If you need info regarding parking, schedule, etc feel freel to contact me.

[Mike Ventura]

Re: Atlanta Living History July 23-25, 2010

I went by the site on Wednesday, July 21. Wayne Carey (as usual) has the site looking great. There has been a lot of promotion, including a feature in the local newspaper (ajc.com - click the "events" tab) and a lot of "buzz" in the community. A "school day" for kids in some of the summer rec programs is planned for Friday. Patrick "Pete" Peterson and I look forward to adding a mounted element to this getting-better-every-year event. Kudos to Herb, Tripp, Robbie, Kiev and everyone else who has been involved!