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  • #16
    Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

    Having done Federal living history there during the 90's with my Pickett's Mill and Mudsill pards, I would welcome the opportunity to do CS there to the same level. (I sponsored a march from Henry to Donelson one year.) I also spent 2.5 years working at LBL, so I can definitely say that the weather can be any and everything. I hope to attend this.

    Warren Dickinson
    Warren Dickinson


    Currently a History Hippy at South Union Shaker Village
    Member of the original Pickett's Mill Interpretive Volunteer Staff & Co. D, 17th Ky Vol. Inf
    Former Mudsill
    Co-Creator of the States Rights Guard in '92

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    • #17
      Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

      Any room for the Navy at the Union camp? Don't want to interfere with the immersion. Sorry for the complete lack of gunboats.
      [COLOR=Blue][SIZE=4][FONT=Verdana]Bob Dispenza[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=Navy]US Naval Landing Party ([url]www.usnlp.org)[/url][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=SeaGreen]Navy and Marine Living History Association ([url]www.navyandmarine.org)[/url][/COLOR]

      "The publick give credit for feat of arms, but the courage which is required for them, cannot compare with that which is needed to bear patiently, not only the thousand annoyances but the total absence of everything that makes life pleasant and even worth living." - Lt. Percival Drayton, on naval blockade duty.

      "We have drawn the Spencer Repeating Rifle. It is a 7 shooter, & a beautiful little gun. They are charged to us at $30.00. 15 of which we have to pay."
      William Clark Allen, Company K, 72nd Indiana Volunteers, May 17, 1863

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      • #18
        Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

        Bob,
        We don't have plans for a Union encampment as of right now . Please contact me through PM or e-mail. For some more information.
        jerryrosssgt@hotmail.com
        Jerry Ross
        Withdraw to Fort Donelson Feb 2012



        Just a sinner trying to change

        Hog Driver
        Lead ,Follow or Get out of the way !

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        • #19
          Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

          Jerry, I will run this past my Mess No.1 pards. Not many will do CS, but there are a handful that might.
          Ken Cornett
          MESS NO.1
          Founding Member
          OHIO
          Mason Lodge #678, PM
          Need Rules?

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          • #20
            Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

            You can count me in!
            Ken Latham
            Bon Aqua, TENN
            Independent Rifles
            Duck River Squadron

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            • #21
              Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

              Just a bump for all interested to keep on their radar. Jerry and I had a meeting this past weekend and discussed this event in depth. We have some great things planned and are working out the details now. If accomplished, it will be something that all will remember. Stay tuned......

              John Walsh
              John Walsh


              "Is a gentleman with a brostache invited to this party?''

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              • #22
                Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                Great to hear John! Was looking forward to hearing more about this. I hope I am in a comfortable enough place at that time to be able to attend.
                Jon Harris


                Mang Rifles & Friends
                Ora pro nobis!

                ~ McIlvaine’s 64th Ohio Infantry at Missionary Ridge 11/2019
                ~ Head’s 49th Tennessee Infantry at Fort Donelson - Defending The Heartland 2/2020
                ~ Wever’s 10th Iowa Infantry at Bentonville 3/2020
                ~ 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
                ~ Day's Silent Machines, 12th U.S. Regulars during the Gettysburg Campaign 6/2020


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                • #23
                  Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                  Hello all,
                  John and I are able to confirm that a few things have changed just a little after planning with Fort Donelson NPS.
                  -We will start on Thursday night 9th of February camping off site.Vans provided by the park will transport you to the site.
                  -Friday AM will march towards Fort Donelson recreating some of the retreat from Fort Henry.
                  -Saturday and Sunday will be a static living history program.
                  -We will portraying units leaving Fort Henry.
                  -Horses will be allowed on the park for the weekend.
                  -3 companies of infantry ,1 company of Cavalry, 1-2 wagons
                  -Registration will open the end of September.
                  -Cost $20 to pay for food and donation to park

                  Needs
                  -We need two company commanders for infantry
                  -1 or 2 teamsters for wagons

                  contact John Walsh or myself if you would like to help

                  We have a few more details to release as we get permits in order from other areas.
                  Jerry Ross
                  Withdraw to Fort Donelson Feb 2012



                  Just a sinner trying to change

                  Hog Driver
                  Lead ,Follow or Get out of the way !

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                  • #24
                    Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                    Hello all,
                    I would like to announce Brian Hicks will be one of the three infantry commanders .Ethan Harrington will be Cavalry commander. Thank you Brian and Ethan.
                    Jerry Ross
                    Withdraw to Fort Donelson Feb 2012



                    Just a sinner trying to change

                    Hog Driver
                    Lead ,Follow or Get out of the way !

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                    • #25
                      Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                      I certainly enjoyed the LH we had there a few years ago despite the cold etc. I will certainly enjoy returning for another round.
                      Michael Comer
                      one of the moderator guys

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                      • #26
                        Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                        Hello all,
                        We now have two wagons (a four mule team and two mule team) to help carry tents from Friday's camp site to Saturday's. Thank you Kaelin Vernon and Ronnie Tucker! The Confederate Column marching into Fort Donelson will look awesome.
                        Please remember this event will be in February. It can be cold,wet,snowing or warm all in the same weekend.
                        Jerry Ross
                        Withdraw to Fort Donelson Feb 2012



                        Just a sinner trying to change

                        Hog Driver
                        Lead ,Follow or Get out of the way !

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                        • #27
                          Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                          I do not have a chance to do many EBUFU events, but I would like to start doing more. I very much enjoyed the Vicksburg LH a couple of years ago, and last year's LH at Wilson's Creek with the Iowa boys, I would love to attend something of this nature. I will keep my eye out for registration.
                          Marvin Boyce

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                          • #28
                            Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                            Just FYI -

                            I have been in a series of meetings last week, this week, and one the very first part of Sept with the NPS and USFS. Jerry is drafting the event guidlines and registration and should have it out very soon. Jerry and I are hosting another event this weekend at FODO park, and once its over, we will be moving quickly into the Feb event.

                            Should be a great time -

                            John Walsh
                            John Walsh


                            "Is a gentleman with a brostache invited to this party?''

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                            • #29
                              Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                              - Just a bump - but I will be having a meeting to finalize the details on the 7th - look for the final communication on guidlines and registration for this event to open on the 8th or 9th. This will be an event to remember - as over half the event will be total submersion with a very unique experience.

                              John Walsh
                              John Walsh


                              "Is a gentleman with a brostache invited to this party?''

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                              • #30
                                Re: Sesquicentennial event at Fort Donelson February 10-12 2012.

                                After reading the post about this over on the nomination thread, I am really excited about it! Sounds like it is going to be a good one.
                                Marvin Boyce

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