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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
I hear tell the hospital building had another purpose that is most.....useful.:tounge_sm
I hear tell the hospital building had another purpose that is most.....useful.:tounge_sm
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Terre Hood Biederman
Yassir, I used to be Mrs. Lawson. I still run period dyepots, knit stuff, and cause trouble.
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Some one is leaking informationOriginally posted by Spinster View Post
You are right Mrs. Lawson. This will be a good one for participants who will come as "The citizens of St. Paul."Comment
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Companies at Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
After some hard research we have selected the two companies that we will be portraying from the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Inf.
Company F: The Goodhue Volunteers (Goodhue County)
Company G: The Dakota Volunteers (Dakota County)
Portraying Colonel Willis Gorman and overall commander will be Rob Murray.
Civilian Coordinator: Tera Harl
If you have any questions please join the yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thesheepfarm
or email us at thesheepfarm@gmail.com
More information to come.......Comment
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Re: Companies at Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Are there any standards yet beyond civilian dress? Such as weapons, ect. Also looking forward to seeing how the two companies are going to shape up. I know it is early but already looking forward to this one!Comment
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Re: Companies at Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Jeremy,
We are finalizing the standards and should have them up soon. I am hoping by this weekend.
Each of the two companies will have two officers and will be appointed by the event staff. Each company will have a cap of 40 men and will be living in the Stone Barracks.
Once we get the standards posted you will see how the companies will be structure.:wink_smil
Civilians will be living in hospital.
If you like stone forts this one you don't want to miss.Comment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
I will not be attending, since it is about 20 hours away, but I grew up in MN and all my family is still there. My question is, will there be any sort of state wide advertising for this event? I'm sure some of my family would go and be 'taters if they keep getting reminded as the event gets closer.Paul Wolbeck, Captain
33rd AL Inf
Pvt. Ezra Walker
36th OH, Co G Salem Light GuardComment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Paul,Originally posted by jessejames70 View Post
Sorry to hear that you will not be making the trip to Fort Snelling. For us Minnesotans a 20 hour drive seems short, you might also want to think about flying if thats an option.
No public will be allowed on site only registered reenactors participantsComment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Paul,
Knowing the quality of the 33rd Alabama as well as I do, I'm going to make an unusual recommendation.
Time for a group of y'all to seriously consider getting on a plane for this one. It's an easy flight out of Birmingham, often with only one change to an adjoining gate, at a reasonable price. Once there, you are a cab ride to the Fort(you know this, but your prospective traveling companions don't.
I introduced Col Neal to Jim Moffet last fall with a related goal in mind, but this opportunity is priceless.
And, as you fellers look to building a second set of winter quarters, it's worth your while to see how these are utilized on an ongoing interpretive basis.
How you get weapons AND banjos up there is a challenge, but you might just bring your voices and let Moffet supply the instruments.......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.Comment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Just to add what Mrs Lawson said.
If a lot of people are going to fly in for this event we will be conducting shuttle service to and from the airportComment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Just to follow up what Nathan posted.
The Web Site is up and running. You will find all the information on there. Guidelines, Rules, Company structure, Site photos and much more.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at thesheepfarm@gmail.com
Look forward in seeing you in Minnesota in AprilComment
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Registration is Open
Registration is now open for The Rise of The First Volunteers.
Here is the direct link https://sites.google.com/site/theris...s/registration
Four different types of registration so please read the decryption carefully on the web site.
1st Minnesota (Civilians soldiers made up of two companies Plus a platoon of militia men called the Pioneer Guard)
The Hotel (Civilians staying at the Hotel)
The Grounds (Civilians staying on site in a wall tent)
Citizens of Minnesota (Civilians that are not staying on site but will have access to it)
For more information go to the web site at
Thank You
Joe Beedle
thesheepfarm@gmail.comComment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Are the company commanders decided yet? That way we know where we should register so we have an idea where our usual pards might be.Comment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
I must ask this question. Why not? I can understand organizers not wanting the public see say a tactical, but for a muster at a historic site near the 150th anniversary?! This would be a fantastic opportunity to show the people of Minnesota that they have a Civil War connection in the state. Hopefully it would even foster an interest in the war in some people, which goes to another thread currently on the forum about recruiting in the hobby. Historic sites supposed to educate the public, not be used as a private playing ground for people in funny clothes.Originally posted by JEBminnesota View Post
Take care,Bill BackusComment
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Re: Raising The First Volunteers: April 14-17, 2011
Jeremy,Originally posted by pvt_jb View Post
Company commanders have not been announce yet. I can tell you that if you want to register I would suggest you register under Company H.
We can always move people around later.Comment
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