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* Identified unit impression
The Selma defenders consisted of Forrest's Tennessee escort company, McCullough's Missouri Regiment, Crossland's Kentucky Brigade, Roddey's Alabama Brigade, Frank Armstrong's Mississippi Brigade, General Daniel W. Adams' state reserves, and the citizens of Selma who were "volunteered" to man the works. Altogether this force numbered less than 4,000.
We will protray these State reserves and the citizens who defended the works.
* Impression guidelines based on historic data
Headgear:
Any Documented Citizen-Style of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
HG/M - Jean-Cloth Kepi or slouch hat. All of Proper Period Wear, Materials and Construction.
Coat:
Citizen Sack Coat or Frock Coat, laborers jacket or overshirt.
HG/M -Enlisted Man's Double or Single-Breasted Frock Coat (No Trim). Civilian Sack coat (militirized), or Depot jackets issued late war.
Shirt:
Any Documented Citizen-Style of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
HG/M - CS Issued Shirts or civilian shirt. All of Proper Period Wear, Materials and Construction.
TROUSERS:
Citizen-Style.Wool or Cotton Jean Cloth, Overalls
HG/M - Any documented Western Depot or civilian trousers.
Drawers:
Any Documented Citizen pattern.
HG/M - Military-Style or civilian drawers of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
Footwear:
Any Documented Citizen-Style of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
HG/M - Confederate and English Imports.
Socks:
Citizen pattern
HG/M - Military-Style or civilian of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
Canteen:
Confederate Tin Drum or Confederate Wood Drum Canteen, Bottles in pockets, or gourd canteens. All of Proper Period Wear, Materials and Construction. No Federal-Issued Canteens Please.
Knapsack:
Bedrolls or Horse-Collars Are Strongly-Preferred.
HG/M Mexican War or English Imports Accepted.
Haversack:
Any Proper, Documented Western Confederate Haversack or Citizen Style Market wallet. Haversack of Proper Materials and Construction.
Ground cloth:
Citizen painted floor cover.
HG/M - Floor cloth or any Documented Confederate Painted Cloth.
Accoutrements:
Powder Horn, Shot bags, measures, etc. appropriate to you citizien weapon.
HG/M - Any Documented Accouterments from the Western Theater . Militia/Mexican War Pattern *U.S. Accouterments With the Buckles Removed Are Reluctantly Accepted.
Waistbelt:
Any citizen or military style documented to late war.
FIREARM/WEAPONS:
Shotguns or Hunting Rifles, Flintlocks in good working order, Period Pikes. Some but no all can carry defensive tools such as Axes, and pich forks, etc.
'42 Springfield and P53 Enfield (HG/M.)
BLANKET:
Any Documented Citizen or late war confederate style. All of Proper Materials and Construction. No Federal Blankets.
Tentage:
Tent Flies, Stretched bloankets or carpet, and Civilian Groundcloths may be used as tentage.
Eyewear
Period Frames Only. No Modern Eyewear of Any Kind! (Contacts Excluded - Solution in Poke Sack).
Note that HG/M represents accepted items for Home Guard and Militia. The standard civilian clothes listed are for the citizen impressions.
* Established organization and structure with reasonable goals for numbers.
The Yellowhammer Rifle are hosting this adjunct. We will have an overall commander, and a commander for the Home Guard/Citizens and one for each of the militia companies of State Reserves.
The structure will look like:
Overall Militia Commander (State Reserves Commander)
Militia Sgt Major
Militia Adjuntant
- Company Commander - Maplesville Militia - 50 - 100
- Company Commander - Plantersville Militia - 50 - 100
- Home Guard Commander (as well as Citizens) - 100
* Activities outside the event standard schedule that add value to the event for the participant.
The HG/M will be marched in prior to the battle from an offsite location. Once Saturday's battle is over, the adjunct will camp in defensive positions. Citizens will be escorted into the works by Cavalry, whereby those without weapons will be issued them.
* Traditional EBUFU activities: rations, guard, drill, some level of immersion even if temporary (i.e., overnight picket or short march, based on historic actions of course!)"
We are working on the opportunity to allow this adjunct to camp on the grounds of an 1852 southern plantation (with guard duty) a few miles from the site Friday night. More to follow. There is ample opportunity for first person interaction in the works, as well as in town prior to being escorted into the works. Rations will be issued in the defensive positions to the adjunct.
Registration info, and fee forthcoming.
http://selmaauthenticadjunct.webs.com/
The Selma defenders consisted of Forrest's Tennessee escort company, McCullough's Missouri Regiment, Crossland's Kentucky Brigade, Roddey's Alabama Brigade, Frank Armstrong's Mississippi Brigade, General Daniel W. Adams' state reserves, and the citizens of Selma who were "volunteered" to man the works. Altogether this force numbered less than 4,000.
We will protray these State reserves and the citizens who defended the works.
* Impression guidelines based on historic data
Headgear:
Any Documented Citizen-Style of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
HG/M - Jean-Cloth Kepi or slouch hat. All of Proper Period Wear, Materials and Construction.
Coat:
Citizen Sack Coat or Frock Coat, laborers jacket or overshirt.
HG/M -Enlisted Man's Double or Single-Breasted Frock Coat (No Trim). Civilian Sack coat (militirized), or Depot jackets issued late war.
Shirt:
Any Documented Citizen-Style of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
HG/M - CS Issued Shirts or civilian shirt. All of Proper Period Wear, Materials and Construction.
TROUSERS:
Citizen-Style.Wool or Cotton Jean Cloth, Overalls
HG/M - Any documented Western Depot or civilian trousers.
Drawers:
Any Documented Citizen pattern.
HG/M - Military-Style or civilian drawers of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
Footwear:
Any Documented Citizen-Style of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
HG/M - Confederate and English Imports.
Socks:
Citizen pattern
HG/M - Military-Style or civilian of Proper Period Materials and Construction.
Canteen:
Confederate Tin Drum or Confederate Wood Drum Canteen, Bottles in pockets, or gourd canteens. All of Proper Period Wear, Materials and Construction. No Federal-Issued Canteens Please.
Knapsack:
Bedrolls or Horse-Collars Are Strongly-Preferred.
HG/M Mexican War or English Imports Accepted.
Haversack:
Any Proper, Documented Western Confederate Haversack or Citizen Style Market wallet. Haversack of Proper Materials and Construction.
Ground cloth:
Citizen painted floor cover.
HG/M - Floor cloth or any Documented Confederate Painted Cloth.
Accoutrements:
Powder Horn, Shot bags, measures, etc. appropriate to you citizien weapon.
HG/M - Any Documented Accouterments from the Western Theater . Militia/Mexican War Pattern *U.S. Accouterments With the Buckles Removed Are Reluctantly Accepted.
Waistbelt:
Any citizen or military style documented to late war.
FIREARM/WEAPONS:
Shotguns or Hunting Rifles, Flintlocks in good working order, Period Pikes. Some but no all can carry defensive tools such as Axes, and pich forks, etc.
'42 Springfield and P53 Enfield (HG/M.)
BLANKET:
Any Documented Citizen or late war confederate style. All of Proper Materials and Construction. No Federal Blankets.
Tentage:
Tent Flies, Stretched bloankets or carpet, and Civilian Groundcloths may be used as tentage.
Eyewear
Period Frames Only. No Modern Eyewear of Any Kind! (Contacts Excluded - Solution in Poke Sack).
Note that HG/M represents accepted items for Home Guard and Militia. The standard civilian clothes listed are for the citizen impressions.
* Established organization and structure with reasonable goals for numbers.
The Yellowhammer Rifle are hosting this adjunct. We will have an overall commander, and a commander for the Home Guard/Citizens and one for each of the militia companies of State Reserves.
The structure will look like:
Overall Militia Commander (State Reserves Commander)
Militia Sgt Major
Militia Adjuntant
- Company Commander - Maplesville Militia - 50 - 100
- Company Commander - Plantersville Militia - 50 - 100
- Home Guard Commander (as well as Citizens) - 100
* Activities outside the event standard schedule that add value to the event for the participant.
The HG/M will be marched in prior to the battle from an offsite location. Once Saturday's battle is over, the adjunct will camp in defensive positions. Citizens will be escorted into the works by Cavalry, whereby those without weapons will be issued them.
* Traditional EBUFU activities: rations, guard, drill, some level of immersion even if temporary (i.e., overnight picket or short march, based on historic actions of course!)"
We are working on the opportunity to allow this adjunct to camp on the grounds of an 1852 southern plantation (with guard duty) a few miles from the site Friday night. More to follow. There is ample opportunity for first person interaction in the works, as well as in town prior to being escorted into the works. Rations will be issued in the defensive positions to the adjunct.
Registration info, and fee forthcoming.
http://selmaauthenticadjunct.webs.com/
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