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Out of curiosity, would anyone be interested in signing up for an all flintlock company? Flintlocks in question would be any version of the 1816 pattern, or similar models, to include Charlevilles if absolutely necessary. If we can get 30 folks interested in this impression, we can have ourselves a company. Otherwise, there will be no room for the Flintlock weapons system at the event. For clothing regulations, take a look at the men's guidelines for Westville 2008.
C-m- L-e 1861/2011 will take place between 17-21 May 2011, and will provide a unique opportunity to sport early early early war gear, interact with period civilians, and otherwise enjoy spills and thrills similar to what the fresh troops of the Confederate States of America encountered upon entering Richmond during the Spring of Secession.
For those with flinters (according to the A/C poll, there are at least 60 of us), this is a rare opportunity to field en masse and interpret a popular style of early-war company that to my knowledge has not been seen on the field in a long time. It is also the chance for the truly manly men to demonstrate that not only are they unafraid of this weapon system, which strikes fear into the hearts of so many folks, but are adept in its use and capable of bellying up to the bar to present a slice of history that is beyond most folks. I don't know when, or if, another opportunity for this time of interpretive/commemorative exercise will present itself again. So holler now, or forever hold your piece.
The cut-off deadline for presenting the event organizers with the minimum 30 names is Labor Day, 2009. For those wondering, I am merely recruiting up the company and helping to organize logistics-- chain of command will be organized once we have the minimum number of subscribers necessary to meet the event standards.
Please contact me via PM or email with any questions or comments, and don't wait for the last moment to sign up, since once the deadline has passed, this opportunity is gone for good!
Out of curiosity, would anyone be interested in signing up for an all flintlock company? Flintlocks in question would be any version of the 1816 pattern, or similar models, to include Charlevilles if absolutely necessary. If we can get 30 folks interested in this impression, we can have ourselves a company. Otherwise, there will be no room for the Flintlock weapons system at the event. For clothing regulations, take a look at the men's guidelines for Westville 2008.
C-m- L-e 1861/2011 will take place between 17-21 May 2011, and will provide a unique opportunity to sport early early early war gear, interact with period civilians, and otherwise enjoy spills and thrills similar to what the fresh troops of the Confederate States of America encountered upon entering Richmond during the Spring of Secession.
For those with flinters (according to the A/C poll, there are at least 60 of us), this is a rare opportunity to field en masse and interpret a popular style of early-war company that to my knowledge has not been seen on the field in a long time. It is also the chance for the truly manly men to demonstrate that not only are they unafraid of this weapon system, which strikes fear into the hearts of so many folks, but are adept in its use and capable of bellying up to the bar to present a slice of history that is beyond most folks. I don't know when, or if, another opportunity for this time of interpretive/commemorative exercise will present itself again. So holler now, or forever hold your piece.
The cut-off deadline for presenting the event organizers with the minimum 30 names is Labor Day, 2009. For those wondering, I am merely recruiting up the company and helping to organize logistics-- chain of command will be organized once we have the minimum number of subscribers necessary to meet the event standards.
Please contact me via PM or email with any questions or comments, and don't wait for the last moment to sign up, since once the deadline has passed, this opportunity is gone for good!
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