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The following is a calendar listing for various (American) Civil War events
for the month of August.

This list is provided as a convenience to those interested in such events.
There are no guarantees, implied or otherwise, regarding any of these events.

I will attempt to update & post this list every month.

DISCLAIMERS:	1).  This list is not all inclusive. Many events are not
			always advertised or promoted in the hobby press.
			Additional submisions to me for inclusion in the
			listings are always welcome.
		2).  There are no guarantees that each event will be held as
			advertised. You should contact the event organizers
			or sponsors listed under the Contact column to
			verify event information, admission charges, ETC.
			Occasionally events are cancelled at the last
			minute for reasons beyond the control of the
			organizers or sponsors, for which neither they
			nor I assume any responsibility.
		3).  This list is provided as a convenience to fellow
			history buffs. I have no personal financial interest
			whatsover in any of the events.
		4).  Admission fees. Most of the info I list is gathered
			from sources aimed at reenactors. Admission fees
			for spectators are not always listed. If they
			don't list them then I can't list them. Many events
			are free but some events do charge spectator admission
			(or ask for donations) but they may not be included
			in these listings.

Key:  LH  Living History	h  Home
      B   Battle Reenactment    w  Work
      E   Encampment	    N-SSA  North-South Skirmish Associaton



DATE  LOCATION	                  EVENT				 CONTACT
================================================================================

Thru	 VA	Exhibit	-"Col. Elsmer Ellsworth -	         (703)838-4848
August                  the First To Fall", Fort Ward Museum
			and Historic Site. Alexandria.

Thru	 NY   	Exhibit - "Rally for the Duchess	         (914)471-1630
Sept 22			Regiment" 150th NYSVI. Duchess County
			Historical Society. Poughkeepsie.

All	 NM   	Exhibit - "The Civil War in the West"
Year			Museum of New Mexico, Palace of the
			Governors. Santa Fe.

Aug 2-4	 MA 	Encampment. 18th annual -  Fort Warren, Boston.	Deborah Wetmore
								(508)774-4359

Aug 2-4	 OH     B. 4th annual Barkcamp State Park reenacment    George Hale
		near Gen. Bushrod Johnson's birthplace.         (614)695-1478
		Sponsored by Ohio CW Round Table. St. Clairsville.

Aug 3-4  AL     LH/B. "Mobile Bay Revisited". Activities     Ft.Gaines Historic
		surrounding Batlle of Mobile Bay. CW         		Site.
		medicine & hospital Sat., battle Sun.        	(205)861-6992

Aug 3-4  MD     Show. Greater Baltimore CW Show and Sale.	Courtney Wilson
		Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, I83 and Shawan Road.  (301)465-6827
		Hunt Valley. Adults $4, under 12 free.
		Sat 9-4, Sun 9-3.

Aug 4	 MD     LH. Harford County Farm Fair, 12-5 pm.	       Dale McCabe
							       107 S.N. Main St.
							       Bel Air, MD 21014

Aug 9    PA     Benefit dinner for the Brandy Station Foundation,  (215)735-8196
		hosted by Philadelphia's Old Baldy Civil War Round (609)829-4380
		Table and the Civil War Library And Museum. 6:30 PM
		at the Philadelphia Navy Yard's Officer's Club.
		Guest speaker Clark 'Bud' Hall, author, preservationist
		and chairman of the Brandy Station Foundation. Door prizes
		of books, prints, photos. Grand prize signed proof of
		Don Troiani's "Charge, the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry
		at Chancellorsville May 2, 1863." Tickets $20.

Aug 9-11 NY    Skirmish. 7th annual Genesse Country Museum    Robert Blakemore
		Skirmish. An N-SSA Northeast regional event.  (716)381-2567
		Mumford.

Aug 9-11 MO     B.  130th Wilson's Creek.  Three battles,      Wilson's Creek
		camp life, drills, medical interpretations,    Battlefield
		civilian activities, sutlers. B: 7 pm Friday,  Foundation,
		2 pm Sat., 1 pm Sun. Adm: $7.50 day, $15 for   (417)886-0676
		3 days, under 6 free, senior citizen discount.
		Springfield.

Aug 10   VA     E.  Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site encampment.  (703)838-4848
		Daytime 10-5. Union & Confederate camp life, drills,
		swearing in of troops, period political spee-ches.
		7-9 PM torchlight tour of camps. Alexandria.

Aug 10-11 NY    B.  5th annual event on 400 acres. 2 spectator    Chuck Young
		engagements with the Chattanooga and Atlanta      (914)292-3067
		campaigns as the theme. Spectator battlefield
		will feature trenches, breastworks, fences and
		foot bridges.  Liberty.

Aug 10-11 CA    E/B. 3rd annual event at Casa-de-Fruta enter-      (415)969-3766
		tainment park. US/CS infantry, sharpshooters         (recording)
		Mounted & dismounted cavalry. 2 battles both
		days. FMI: send SASE to National Civil War
		Association, P.O. Box 70084, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.
		Merced.

Aug 10-11 GA    Show. 13th annual relic show & sale sponsored by  Jack Melton,Jr
		North Georgia Relic Hunters Assoc. 200+ tables.   (404)424-5225
		Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4. Cobb Co. Civil Center, Marietta.

Aug 15-17 TN    Convention. Civil War Society national convention. (800)247-6253
		"The War in the West" theme. History presentations,(703)955-1176
		workshops on collecting books/relics/art, preservation
		& educaton training sessions, awards banquet, grand
		ball. Nashville.

Aug 16-18 WI   E/B. Narrated battles, civilian activities.	   (414)766-3122
		Charles A. Grignon Mansion, Kaukauna.

Aug 16-18 VT    E/B. camplife scenarios, Sat. skirmish, Sun.       Tom Corbett
		battle, church service, fashion show, concert.     (413)584-7348
		New England Plantation, Wilmington.

Aug 17-18 NH    LH. Drill, recruitment, medical interpretations.  St. Banke Mus.
		Rumored appearance by the Amoskeag Players         (603)433-1100
		minstrel show musicians. Strawberry Banke, Portsmouth.

Aug 18    VA    Concert. USMC Band concert at Chatham Manor, 7 Pm,
		Fredericksburg and Spotslvania National Military Park.

Aug 23-25 MI    E. Cascades '91 Civil War muster. Skirmish Sat.,   (517)484-2496
		battle Sun, battalion drill, military ball,        (616)382-0710
		ladies' program. Jackson.

Aug 23-25 VA    LH/B. 10th annual reenacment & encampment featuring        PWCPA
		the battle of First Manassas 1861 at county park   (703)335-7060
		10 mi. from Manassas Battlefield Park. Battles,
		fashion show, artillery demo, period music. Sponsored
		by the Prince William County Park Authority.

Aug 24-25 MI    Show. 4th annual anitque and gun show at the Frost (517)529-9249
		School, 1226 S. Wisner St. Jackson.

Aug 25    VA	Hike. Five hour hike of Manassas National Battle-  (703)361-1865
		field led by John Hennessy, CW historian. Focus on
		Second Battle of Manassas. Tour starts 9 am from the
		Visitor's Center. Free. Bring your own water & lunch.

Aug 25    VA    Concert/demo. 75th Anniversary of National Park Service.
		6 pm concert by the Regimental band of the North Carolina
		Troops, Inc., and demos by the Maryland Signal Detachment, CSA.
		Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Mil. Park.

Aug 31	  AL    LH. Preparations for the civil War in the Mobile   (205)861-6992
Sep 1		Bay area, 1861. Fort Gaines historic Site, P.O.
		Box 97, Dauphin island, AL 36528.

Aug 31	  NY	LH/E. 16th annual Civil War Weekend at Museum      (914)782-8247
Sep 1		Village. Monroe.

Aug 31	  OR    R. 2nd annual Northwest Civil War Reenacment at    (503)861-2000
Sep 1		Fort Stevens state park. Hammond.

    There will be a 2 day reenactment/living hostory event in Nevada City
    in northern California's motherload area on Sept 7 & 8th. I hope to
    participate & am told this is a very memorable event.

    
    
;sorry for the lateness in posting this.
    
The following is a calendar listing for various (American) Civil War events
for the month of September.

This list is provided as a convenience to those interested in such events.
There are no guarantees, implied or otherwise, regarding any of these events.

I will attempt to update & post this list every month.

DISCLAIMERS:	1).  This list is not all inclusive. Many events are not
			always advertised or promoted in the hobby press.
			Additional submisions to me for inclusion in the
			listings are always welcome.
		2).  There are no guarantees that each event will be held as
			advertised. You should contact the event organizers
			or sponsors listed under the Contact column to
			verify event information, admission charges, ETC.
			Occasionally events are cancelled at the last
			minute for reasons beyond the control of the
			organizers or sponsors, for which neither they
			nor I assume any responsibility.
		3).  This list is provided as a convenience to fellow
			history buffs. I have no personal financial interest
			whatsover in any of the events.
		4).  Admission fees. Most of the info I list is gathered
			from sources aimed at reenactors. Admission fees
			for spectators are not always listed. If they
			don't list them then I can't list them. Many events
			are free but some events do charge spectator admission
			(or ask for donations) but they may not be included
			in these listings.

Key:     LH  Living History	   h  Home
         B   Battle Reenactment    w  Work
         E   Encampment	       N-SSA  North-South Skirmish Associaton

================================================================================

Thru Sep 22 - Poughkeepsie, NY
Exhibit - "Rally for the Duchess Regiment" 150th NYSVI. Contact Duchess County
Historical Society. (914)471-1630.

All Year - Santa Fe, NM
Exhibit - "The Civil War in the West". Contact Museum of New Mexico,
Palace of the Governors.

Aug 31-Sep 1 - Dauphin Island, AL
LH. Preparations for the Civil War in the Mobile Bay area, 1861. Contact 
Fort Gaines Historic Site, P.O. Box 97, Dauphin island, AL 36528. (205)861-6992.

Aug 31-Sep 1 - Monroe,  NY
LH/E. 16th annual Civil War Weekend at Museum Village. Contact (914)782-8247.

Aug 31-Sep 1 - Hammond, OR
R. 2nd annual Northwest Civil War Reenacment at Fort Stevens state park.
Contact (503)861-2000.

Sept 6-7 - Bloomington, IN
B/LH. At Karst Farm Park. Activities inc. military ball, period church service,
skirmish, battle, ladies' tea, children's games, Lincoln impersonator. Contact
Herman Young, 11th IN Vols., 7447 East State Road 45, Unionville, IN 47468
(812)339-0040, or Bloomington/Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau,
(800)678-9828.

Sept 7-8 - Nevada City, CA
B/LH. 5th annual event at Pioneer Park. LH displays, camp tours, two battles
Saturday, one Sunday. Annual Constitution Day Parade at 2 p.m. Contact send
SASE to: National Civil War Assn., PO Box 70084, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 or for
recording of latest info call (415)969-3766.

Sept 13-15 - Freehold, NJ
B. "The Cornfield"  Antietam anniversary weekend at Monmouth Battlefield State
Park. Special Sunken road battle, trophied drill competition, dusk tactical
in the woods for participants, fashion show, "lantern light" dance with music
by Joe Ayers and the Tuckahoe Social Orchestra. Hosted by 3rd NJ Vols. Contact
Glenn LeBoeuf (201)635-4476 days.

Sept 13-15 - Milesburg, PA
LH. 2nd Annual Civil War Days at Curtin Village, home of the Commonwealth's
Civil War governor's family. Sponsored by the Roland Curtin Foundation, hosted
by Co. B, 3rd Penna Artillery.  LH Sat and Sun, Sat eve tactical battle closed
to the public. Contact Chuck Young, 211 Middle St., Pleasant gap, PA 16823 or
(814)359-3366.

Sept 14 - Wheaton, IL
9th annual Midwest Civil War Collectors Show, Dupage County Fairgrounds. Open
to the public 9-5. Adm $3, under 12 $1.50. Contact Robert Nowak, 3238 N. Central
Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (312)539-8432.

Sept 14 - Sharpsburg, MD
5th annual torchlight tour, "War Comes to Washington County", 7-11 p.m.  - AND -
Sept 14-15 -
LH programs on theme of field medical care at Antietam.  Contact Antietam
National Battlefield, P.O. Box 158, Sharpsburg, MD 21782, or (301)432-5124.

Sept 14-15 - Richmond, VA
LH. First-person event depicting military & civilian life in 1863 at
Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park. Contact Meadow Farm Museum, (804)672-5106,
Monday-Friday 8-4:30.

Sept 14-15 - Greensboro, NC
8th annual Carolina antique only gun & CW show at Cotton Mill Square East
exhibition hall, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3. Tix $4 in advance, $5 at door, under 12 $2.
Door prize: Don Troiani print. Contact Mike Briggs, 251-A N. Greene St.,
Greensboro, NC 27401 or (919)274-4758.


Sept 20-22 - Winooski, VT
LH. Troop Muster and Training Camp sponsored by the Vermont Civil War Hemlocks
(Co.A 3rd VT/1st VT Lt Artillery) and St. Michael's College. Infantry and
artillery drills will interpret an early-war rendezvous of Vermont Volunteers.
Various scenarios will include actual muster events such as the August 1861 
incident when members of the 3rd VT, outraged by suspected overcharging, raided
a sutler's stand. Contact Steve Wakefield, (802)748-2480, or Scott Cahoon, 
(802)748-3743.


September 21,22 - Lima, OH
B/LH. Second annual Civil War Battle (attack along Catherine's Furnace Road
from the battle of Chancellorsville); hosted by the Allen Co. Metro Park
District and the 13th Va. Contact Dale A. Alkire, Pvt 13th Va, (419) 227-6729
(after 5 pm).

Sept 21-22 - Lexington, MO
B. 130th anniv. reenactment of the Battle of the Hemp Bales on portion of
original site. Sat activities inc. skirmish thru town, horse race, best-dressed
contests, candlelight tour. Sunday battle reenactment. Contact Janae Fuller,
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, P.O. Box 6, Lexington, MO 64067, or
(816)259-2112.

Sept 26-28 - Fredericksburg, VA
"A Walking Tour of Wilderness/Spotsylvania". Thurs eve overview. Walk the
Wilderness on Friday and Spotsylvania on Saturday. Tour Guides: Gary Gallagher
and Will Greene. Lodging at Fredericksburg Sheraton. Contact The Civil War
Society, P.O. Box 770, Berryville, VA 22611 or (800)247-6253, (703)955-1176.

Sept 28 - Ft. Gaines, AL
LH activities related to the election of 1860. Contact Ft. Gaines Historic Site,
Dauphin Island, AL 36528, (205)861-6992.

Sept 28 - Burkittsville, MD
CW dinner and ball at the South Mountain Heritage Hall, site of surgical
hospital after 1862 battle of South Mountain. 6 p.m. candlelight buffet dinner
followed by 19th century dance music provided by the Tuckahoe Social Orchestra.
Dancemaster Troll will direct period dances. Period dress or black tie
encouraged. $20 per person. contact Paul Gilligan, (301)834-7851, or
Pat Hopkinson, (301)662-9093.

Sept 28 - Republic, MO.
Candlelight tours of the Ray House and CW programs, $2 ticket, at Wilson's
Creek National Battlefield, Rt. 2, Box 75, Republic, MO 65738, (417)732-2662.


Sept 28 - Northboro, MA
Ken Burns Honor. The Civil War Round Tables of Greater Boston and Central
Massachusetts will present their Capt. Oliver Wendall Holmes Jr. award to
PBS 'CIVIL WAR' series producer Ken Burns. Dinner at 7 p.m. at the White Cliffs
Mansion, Rte 20, Northboro. Period music and CW displays. Round tables, 
reenactors and the general public invited. Reservations for limited seating
at $25 per person. Contacts Joeseph Geden, 89 Dean Rd., Stoughton, MA 02072,
(617)344-5417, or Dr. Preston Sturdevant, Jr., 16 Rockland Rd. Ct., Auburn,
MA 01501, (508)832-5587.

Sept 28-29 - Cold Spring, NJ
Civil War Weekend reenactment, encampment and relic show at Historic Cold Spring
Village 19th century museum village. Artifact show both days; Corinth, Miss.-
type battle; "Blue Songs, Grey Songs" musical revue; first-person history
presentation; period church service; Grand Parade. Contact Donald Pettifer,
Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Rd., Cold Spring, NJ 08024,
(609)898-2300.

September 28,29 - Spencer, Ohio
B/LH. 5th annual pioneer festival; battle/living history; hosted by the 23rd
Ohio Co.K and Citizens Against Pollution; co-hosted by the 1st Ky Cav, Co. C.
Contact David Naliborski Sgt 1st Ky Cav CO.C (216) 351-5158.


and for anyone who has to plan ahead, here are some briefs for October:
Oct 2-4 New Market, VA. 16th National Congress of Civil War Round Tables.
Oct 4-6 Togus, ME. 125th anniv of opening of 1st soldier's home in the country.
Oct 4-6 Havre-de-Grace, MD. Skirmish.
Oct 4-6 Winchester, VA. CW & antique Arms Show.
Oct 5-6 Wauconda, IL. CW Days.
Oct 10-12 Springfield, IL. Lincoln tours.
Oct 11-13 Natchez, LA. Battle of Clouttierville reenactment.
Oct 11-13 Savannah, GA. Fife & Drum School.
Oct 12-13 Knights Ferry, CA. B/encampment.
Oct 12-13 River Edge, NJ. LH/B.
Oct 12-13 Knoxville, TN. CW show.
Oct 17-20 KY - 130th anniv activities. 25-mile march by US/CS Cav, art, & period
	  wagons; battle of Rockcastle Hills at Camp Wildcat.
Oct 18-20 Middletown, Va. Major Battle of Cedar Creek reenactment, with approx.
	  3,500 reenactors expected.

    Hi All,
    
    The next episode of "The American Experience" on the PBS network
    (which airs tonight at 9:00 pm (14-Oct-91) in VT.) will feature
    a portrait of a Massachusetts Company of ACW Vol. made up of Blacks.
    It should be very interesting and educational.
    
    Warren

    re: .4
    
    >a portrait of a Massachusetts Company of ACW Vol. made up of Blacks.
    
    Would it be the same company as the one that was depicted in the movie
    "Glory?"
    

    
    re: .5,
    
    Yes...  from the brief blurb I saw on Channel 2 it is supposed
    to be about the 54th Mass.
    
    Tom
    
    
    

    
    Just to mention...  The 54th was not the only black regt. from Mass., 
    the 55th was also a black regiment, though seldom mentioned.  I cant
    remember much more about them. I have more data and probably their Regt 
    history at home.  I 'do' have Emelio's 2d edition of "A brave black
    regiment, the 54th Mass."  Dry reading, given the time it was written,
    (about 1911), but still informative.
    
    	-John
    
                                              

    I think the first black regiment was the 1st South Carolina, 
    made up of escaped and "liberated" slaves.
    
    "Glory" has a few pretty minor flaws in it, but all in all is 
    superb.  It will be the standard for a long time, espeically
    for HOllywood!  There is another film on the 54th, called "The
    True Story of Glory Continues."  It is more of a documentary,
    narrated by Denziel Washington.  I have not seen it, but a few
    reenactors I know have said it is pretty good.
    
    The theatre that was showing "Glory" when it first came out called
    the NM Commemorative Civil War Congress and said that if we would
    send some folks out to do a living history exhibit at the theatre,
    they would let all the participants in to see the film for free.
    As a result, I saw "Glory" in my Confederate infantry uniform, with
    my Enfield across my lap and 40 rounds of ball on my hip.  Such a 
    setting did not detract from my involvement in the story line at all.
    
    
    Wess

    
    Just heard about the Tenth Annual Civil War Books and Papers Exhibition
    that's currently being held at the Westpark Hotel in McLean, Va.
    Supposedly it goes until 9:00 or 9:30 tonight and 9 to 5 tomorrow.
    $3 admission.  I think I'll wander over there tomorrow and see what's
    going on.
    
    Scott  

	The 5th Alabama Battalion is going home. The 5th Alabama of Connecticut
is going South to participate in an annual reenacment in Gainesville, Alabama.
The original 5th Alabama was recruited from the towns of Gainesville and Warsaw,
Sumter County, Alabama.
	


			   Gainesville - Sumter
			      Heritage Days

			   Gainesville, Alabama

		*****************************************

			 Saturday, April 11, 1992

	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Civil War Living History Camp Open
			Alabama Division of Re-enactment Units and 5th Alabama
			of Connecticut

	9 a.m. - Parade Assembly

	9:30 a.m. - March to Forrest Monument and Memorial Service

	10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tour of Homes and Churches -- Tickets sold at Coffin
			 Shop.

	10:30 a.m. - Ladies Tea at Episcopal Church - Guests will be ladies of
			Re-enacment and Heritage workers.

	10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Entertainment at St. Alban's Episcopal Church
			Gospel Singing, Country Music, Story Telling, and More.

	12 Noon - Trail Riders Enter Town

	1:30 p.m. - Safety Inspection of Troops

	2 p.m. - Battle at Cook Orchard - see Federal and Confederate Forces
		clash.

	3 p.m. - Auction at Episcopal Church

	5:30 p.m. - Barbecue - For Re-enactors and Sutlers only

	6:30 p.m. - Social on lawn of McGough Home

	8 p.m. - Street Dance with Period Band - Period civilian clothing
		required to participate. Civil War uniforms should be limited
		to re-enactors only. Spectators invited!

			Sunday, April 12, 1992

	9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Civil War Living History Camp Open - Sutlers 
			displaying wares of 1860's.

	9 a.m. - Assembly to Confederate Cemetery

	9:30 a.m. - Memorial at Confederate Cemetery

	11 a.m. - Worship Service and Special Music at Presbyterian Church

	12 Noon - Covered Dish Dinner at League Building

	2 p.m. Battle at Cook Orchard

		***********************************************

			For Information, Call: 652-2365
					       652-2440

    Admission to All Activities: $2.00 per person. Children under 6 Free


						The Alabama Slammer 

	

			   Chester, Connecticut
			      May 2,3, 1992

	  2nd Annual Memorial Battles and Living History Encampment

		Authentic reenactment of 1861 camp of instruction.
	Arty, mtd cav, and inf demonstrations and battles will be held
	on Sat. afternoon and Sun. Living history encampment with 400
	soldiers from five states. Sat. a.m. parade, evening camp lantern
	tours. Civil War Marketplace with antiques, books, period artifacts.
		Children's period activities, fashion show, camp life,
	drill demonstrations, authentic reenactment of making of a 
	Sherman's hairpin.
		Amenities for soldiers include Sat. supper, Sun. breakfast
	foods, modern toilet facilities as well as modern camping area.
		
	      Hosted by 5th Alabama Battalion, Archer's Brigade

	Sponsored by Tri-Town Youth Services, a private, nonprofit youth
	and family agency for the towns of Chester, Deep River, and Essex
				Connecticut.

	      Portion of proceeds will go to Civil War Battlefields


	  Contact: Civil War Event, P.O. Box 897, Deep River, Ct. 06417
			    Phone: (203) 526-3971


						The Alabama Slammer 

                           Civil War Encampment
    
                     April 25-26 in Acton, Massachusetts
    
    The Acton Memorial Library and the 5th Regiment, New  Hampshire
    Volunteers will sponsor a living history  weekend in Acton.  From 9 to
    5 on Saturday and Sunday there will be a Civil War camp with
    impressions of military and civilian life, at the Arboretum, on route 
    27 in Acton Center. Saturday's events include a drill and firing
    demonstration from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Conant School field on Minot
    Ave., and a slide show of the Medford Historical Society's Civil War
    photographs at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall.  At 1:00 on Sunday there
    will be a parade to the Library for a memorial ceremony and an exhibit
    of Civil War artifacts. Free admission to all events. Library and 
    Town Hall events wheelchair accessible. For information (508)263-4778.
    

                       April 25, Civil War Photographs
    
    The Medford Historical Society will present a slide show from their
    collection of Civil War photos at 8:00 p.m. in the Acton Town Hall.
    Refreshments to follow with music of the Civil War period by the
    Amoskeag Players. Free admission. Limited seating. Wheelchair 
    accessible. Sponsored by the Acton Memorial Library.  For information
    (508)263-4778.

                                                
    A friend of mine asked if I knew about an event this summer at
    Callahan State Park, Framingham, Mass. Possibly reenacting Bull Run.
    Does anyone have any info on this?
    
    -John

    It was cancelled due to a schedule conflict.  Apparently the UCV, who
    was sponsoring the event, didn't realize that the event at Uxbridge is
    an annual thing.  Before they realized the mistake they had already
    gotten the permits for the same weekend.  Rather than having 2 events
    in competition with each other within a few miles of each other, the
    UCV tried to arrange for a different weekend, but things didn't work
    out.  The UCV graciously gave in to Uxbridge.  From what I've heard,
    they are planning the Callahan State Park event again for next year,
    on a weekend which will be convenient for all.  Too bad it won't go
    down this year: I live in Framingham and went to check it out.  The
    place they were planning on is terrific!
    
    Ziff

    I should have mentioned this yesterday, but in Baltimore on April 19th,
    1861 fell the first casualties, from hostile fire, of the Civil War.
    
    And at 5:30 that evening the Davis Guards of Acton, Massachusetts
    arrived in Washington to defend the Capitol, the first company of fully
    armed and equipped militia in the entire Union to answer Lincoln's call
    for volunteers.
    
    To commemorate the Davis Guards, Co. "E", of the 6th Mass. Volunteer
    Militia, there will be an encampment this weekend in Acton including
    members of the 5th New Hampshire, 27th Connecticut and 3rd Vermont. 
    For a map and schedule of the event, copy the following file:
    
		CUPMK::USER3:[AHERN.PUBLIC]MAP3.PS
		Total of 1 file, 1186 blocks.
    

    There will be an encampment at the Clara Barton House
    in Oxford, Mass. on saturday and sunday April 25, 26.
    I believe the camp opens around 9:30-10:00 and remains
    open until at least 5 both days. 
    
     The 28th Mass Volunteers, Company "H" - Irish Brigade
    will be the unit encamping.
    

    Here's the full schedule for the Acton Civil War Encampment.
    
             Saturday, April 25

  9-5	Civil War Exhibit - Memorial Library
  9:00	Mustering of Troops - Color Line
	Squad Drill - Drill Field
 10:30	Mustering of Troops - Color Line
	Company Drill - Drill Field
 12:00	Military Mess - Camp Kitchen
  1:00	Mustering of Troops - Color Line
	Parade - Taylor Rd., Minot Ave. to Conant School 	
  1:30	Tactical Drill and Maneuvers - Conant School
  4:00	Parade - Conant School, Minot Ave., Taylor Rd.
  4:30	Prepare for Dress Parade - Company Street
  5:00	Dress Parade - Color Line and Drill Field
  8:00	Illustrated Talk on Medford Historical Society 		
	Civil War Photographs - Acton Town Hall
	Refreshments and Musical Entertainment

              Sunday, April 26

  9:00	Divine Service - Herb Garden 
 10:00	Mustering of Troops - Color Line
	Formal Inspection - Drill Field
 11:00	Mail Call - Company Street
	Bayonet Drill - Drill Field
 12:00	Military Mess - Camp Kitchen
  1:00	Planting of Memorial Tree - Pond
	Parade - Stone Path, Main St. to Acton Center
	Ceremony and Volley Salute - Memorial Library
  1:30-3 Civil War Exhibit - Memorial Library
  3:00	Prepare to Break Camp 

    
    If any of you New Hampsha readers are interested, the 5th New Hampshire
    Regiment will be marching in tomorrow's Memorial Day Parade in Concord,
    N.H. We will meet at 8:00 A.M. in front of the Market Basket in the
    Capitol Shopping Center on Storrs Street; I presume the parade will
    step off at 9 a.m. ??  Our group will also be responsible for firing
    the ceremonial salute at the North Cemetery. Feel free to stop by
    and say hello & meet the guys in front of the Market Basket while
    we wait for the parade to begin, etc.!
    
    Tom
    

    
    The APCWS is offering some neat historical seminars, late summer and
    fall.
    
    "The War in the Lower Shenandoah Valley" led by APCWS president Gary
    Gallagher tours Kernstown, Winchester, Tom's Brook, Fisher's Hill,
    and Cedar Creek.  Cost of the August 27-30 event is $495.00.
    
    Terry Winschel of Vicksburg National Military Park will conduct a 
    study of Chickasaw Bayou, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Champion Hill,
    and Vicksburg on September 17-20.
    
    For more info and reservations call Travel America at 1-800-225-
    2553.
    
    
    Scott

    There's going to be a rededication of the Monument on Boston Common
    to the Irish who served in the ACW. Date is November 7th. Not sure
    of the times at present, although I understand it'll something like
    a day long affair. From what I can gather, there won't be any new 
    momument at this time, as the city of Boston wants to do some major
    renovations to the Common before they put up any more momuments.
    Several Re-Enactment Union Re-Enactment units are scheduled to 
    appear at it for the day.

    
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In October of 1861 the newly formed 5th New Hampshire Volunteers marched off
to war with 1,019 men under Colonel Edward E. Cross who had organized the 
Regiment.  Following the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-2-3, 1863, the Regiment
was reduced to 87 men and sent home to New Hampshire to recruit new men to
fill the decimated ranks.

Once again the "Fighting Fifth" will return to Concord and in conjunction
with the 130th anniversary activities of the Civil War, we will pay honor
to the brave men who served in all 18 New Hampshire Volunteer Regiments.

On Sunday, September 26th, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., the 5th New Hampshire
will set up a recruiting tent and company street on the lawn of the Statehouse
in Concord.

There are three Company drill demonstrations, two with musket firing,
planned for the afternoon. In between drill sessions you will be able
to see - and in some cases receive a hands-on instruction lesson - in
the uniforms & equipment of a typical Civil War soldier.

5NHV historians will be available in the Hall of Flags inside the Statehouse
to answer questions from the public.

The event is free and open to the public, and we encourage you to come down
and learn more about New Hampshire's proud Civil War heritage.

For more information you may call Chuck Paradzick at (603)434-0770 or
reply to me via e-mail.

Tom  STUDIO::REILLEY

	re .21:

	How did it go yesterday?  I had planned on attending, but spent the day 
	helping a friend move.

	With all the rain we got I kinda hoped it would be postponed till next
	weekend.


	billl

    
    I was hoping to have a lot of detailed info by now but alas our
    company clerk is missing in action and we have yet to
    receive any communications about this event.
    
    There will be a Civil War encampment and battle reenactment in
    Madison, Connecticut this coming weekend, April 23-24. The event
    will be held at the Hammonassett State Park in Madison, off I-95
    at Exit 62.  (Hammonassett is roughly 15-20 miles east of New Haven). 
    
    Saturday evening at dusk there will be an assault on Battery Wagner
    featuring the 54th Mass. Numerous other Federal regiments from
    the New England area will participate. I do not have any info or
    details as to which Confederate units will be there, but the event
    is co-hosted by the 5th Alabama Field Music so hopefully the Slammer',
    Ken Ricker, will be there.
    
    The event is also co-sponsored by the Madison, Ct. Chamber of Commerce
    so for spectator/ticket info try calling them at (203)245-7394. If
    that doesn't work out try calling the two event contacts for
    reenactors, C. Quist at (203)525-4993 or Sam Graham at (203)767-3066.
    
    Tom Reilley
    Pvt, 5th New Hampshire