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Struggles of Secession--Westville GA 1863--Oct 20-24, 2010

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  • #31
    Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

    Originally posted by Jim of The SRR View Post
    Struggle of Secession - Westville, GA 1863 is set for Oct 14-17, 2010.
    That's great news! Count me in as the McDonalds' gardener again. I love these new longer events.

    Edited to add: I know, there have always been longer events, but it just seems like there are more of them nowadays.

    Hank Trent
    hanktrent@voyager.net
    Hank Trent

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    • #32
      Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

      I'll be darned if I miss this one. I'll try and bring some friends.
      Jon Harris


      Mang Rifles & Friends
      Ora pro nobis!

      ~ McIlvaine’s 64th Ohio Infantry at Missionary Ridge 11/2019
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      ~ Opdycke's 125th Ohio Infantry at Franklin, 1863 - For God and the Right 5/2020
      ~ Pardee’s 42nd Ohio Infantry during the Vicksburg Campaign 5/2020
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      • #33
        Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

        My GGGrandfather was working is way back through Ga around this time trying to get back from furlough to the unit in Charleston after being wounded at Chickamauga.

        I would love to come portray a traveling soldier returning to war.

        Would he have traveleld with just a blanket roll and haversack, and been re-issued accoutrements and rifle when he got back to camp?
        Galen Wagner
        Mobile, AL

        Duty is, then, the sublimest word in our language.Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. -Col. Robert E.Lee, Superintendent of USMA West Point, 1852

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        • #34
          Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

          I'll be there as Doc and see what I can do.
          Jim "Doc" Bruce
          War means fightn and fightn means killn.
          L 'audace, l 'audace, Toujours l 'audace.
          Every man must know his limitations.

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          • #35
            Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

            The amateur, keepsake, documentary, "McClernand's Suckers - The Story of the 8th Illinois" is now completed. After more than 2 years, one computer crash, several file issue, patches galore and software issues, I have finally completed it. Most of the footage and photos were taken at "Encampment at Pittsburg Landing" in April of 2007, but still more were taken at various SCAR events. It is not meant to be some Academy Award winning documentary, but really a keepsake offered to those who attended the event and some friends. I am selling it for $15...$10 to cover cost and postage and $5 to go as seed money for "Struggles of Secession - Westville, GA 1863". The film is 30 minutes long with some bonus scenes (music video, Flag Presentation speech from Westville 1861, etc). Please mail checks or money orders to James Butler, 785 Somersby Dr, Dallas, GA 30157.
            I hope you enjoy this keepsake and that you may learn a bit about this regiment.

            Regards,
            Jim Butler
            SRR www.geocities.com/saltriverrifles
            SCAR www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar
            Jim Butler

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            • #36
              Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

              I've decided to get myself a civilian impression together for this event. After hearing about last year, I definately don't want to miss part 2!
              Jonathan "Scottie" Scott
              Co. A, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
              Salt River Rifles

              Upcoming:
              <a href="http://www.fortsanders.info/">Race to Knoxville: April 17-19, 2009</a>
              <a href="http://www.georgiadivision.org/">145th Anniversary Battle of Resaca: May 17-19, 2009</a>

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              • #37
                Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                Ed Henry pointed me toward the threads about doing volunteer work on the buildings at Westville. A work weekend is planned for the last weekend in September '09. There will be two buildings to be worked on. Anyone willing to help should contact me - my email address is at the end of this message.

                1. The West cabin that served as the tavern in Sparks for Secession. The other half of the cabin has been cleaned out, the joists underneath inspected by our tavern-keepers extraordinaire, and it is ready for the work to commence. The flooring will be repaired, broken windows replaced, steps built on the back, and general shoring up. When these repairs are finished it will double the usable space in that building. For those willing to come out and work Ed has agreed to operate the tavern Fri & Sat. nights during the work weekend.

                2. The church inside the village - again, more window panes to replace, a rather bad leak in the roof to be repaired, and the outside painted. This building is in bad need of repair.

                By limiting our labors to these two buildings it is greatly hoped we can finish what work needs to be done to both buildings during the time we'll be there, and not start several projects none of which can be completed in the time we have. The site management is happy to have the work done and will supply lumber, paint, etc. If we finish these projects, we can determine another project for those who wish to work on it early in the week for Struggles for Secession in 2010.

                Anyone willing to help, please contact me so I can get you on the list to receive updates as they are sent out regarding the projects. We can arrive on Weds. afternoon in order to be ready to start work on Thursday morning and leave at whatever time you feel you need to on Sunday. The village will be closed to spectators on Sunday which will allow a real push in order to finish up both projects if need be. In the event we have more people than are needed to work on these two projects there is a great need for general cleaning throughout the village. You can reach me at thistledewbooks @ comcast.net

                Vickie Rumble

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                • #38
                  Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                  The dates for Struggles of Seccession - Westville, GA 1863 have been locke din for October 20-24th, 2010. This date is one week out from thr previously tentative date. No website is up yet, but you can refer to the 2008 website for some past details at:
                  https://www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar/WestvilleIndex


                  The 2010 website will be up in late November 2009

                  Regards,
                  Jim Butler
                  Jim Butler

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                  • #39
                    Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                    Looking foward to being there again.
                    Jim "Doc" Bruce
                    War means fightn and fightn means killn.
                    L 'audace, l 'audace, Toujours l 'audace.
                    Every man must know his limitations.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                      You can count Nathen in
                      Marvin Greer
                      Snake Nation Disciples

                      "Now bounce the Bullies!" -- Lt. David Cornwell 9th Louisiana Colored Troops, Battle of Milliken's Bend.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                        I'm in. Can't wait.
                        Kindest regards,

                        Robert "Rocky" Kilpatrick
                        Prattville Lodge #89 F&AM

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                        • #42
                          Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                          I'm in looking forward to this event
                          [CENTER]Yours with a jerk,
                          Michael Kirby
                          2009
                          [COLOR="Green"]Fort Moultrie : STRANGER DANGER!
                          Sharpsburg LH: Wrecking the Van (The Tripp Corbin Experience)
                          Westville GA Work Weekend: SWAMP MONSTER![/COLOR]
                          [COLOR="Blue"]Bummers
                          [/COLOR]
                          2010
                          [COLOR="Blue"]Pt. Lookout Maryland LH
                          Rivers Bridge Federal Campaigner Adjunct
                          Backwaters 1865
                          In The Van: Trailing Kirby Smith
                          Before The Breakout
                          Struggles of Secession[/COLOR][/CENTER]

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                          • #43
                            Re: Westville, GA - Oct. 2010

                            In regards to Struggles of Secession - Westville, 1863, we are doing extensive research and putting it in writing right now. We have some unque and exciting surprises for the 2010 event. We are updating the old website for the new event and the 'Event Description' has been update at:

                            http://www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar/WestvilleGuidelones.html


                            Registration will not open until Dec 1st, 2009. But, if you want to start building a correct civilian impression, this may be the motivation you need to get started. Put away those ballgowns and fancy duds, because this event portrays the real struggles of living in a rural, Southern, yeoman-class town in 1863.

                            A teaser video can be viewed at:

                            http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5613195/14731570


                            Much more to come! We hope you will plan to be part of it.

                            Regards,
                            Jim Butler
                            https://www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar

                            https://www.geocities.com/saltriverrifles
                            Jim Butler

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                            • #44
                              Re: Struggles of Secession--Westville GA 1863--Oct 20-24, 2010

                              I would really like to attend this event. How long do you before a website is up for it?

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                              • #45
                                Re: Struggles of Secession--Westville GA 1863--Oct 20-24, 2010

                                Shawn,

                                You might want to use the forum tools and set up an auto-signature, as signing your name to each post is a requirment here.

                                The event website is the first of the two links Jim Butler listed in the post just above yours.
                                Terre Hood Biederman
                                Yassir, I used to be Mrs. Lawson. I still run period dyepots, knit stuff, and cause trouble.
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                                Wearing Grossly Out of Fashion Clothing Since 1958.

                                ADVENTURE CALLS. Can you hear it? Come ON.

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