I found your group and followed the link to your website. I am a member
SAGA, Southern Arizona Guides Assn. In addition to being tour guides, a
number of our members are also historic reenactors. Here in Tucson we
are currently working on events and reenactment programs for our newly
opened, restored Presidio.
Do you have people in the Tucson area or do you have members that might
be interested in participating at some time in the future in events for
the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson?
We also offer educational meetings and workshops for our members
throughout the year and would be very interested in talking with you
about a program on living history. We are planning to do an
introductory program at our September 18 meeting with a few of our
members doing a brief presentation and talking about living history.
We would love to hear from you.

Dale Sloan

Thanks. It was a good day of Interpretation. Had a good chance to talk
to several people with a real interest in history.

--
Troy Groves - Historical Interpreter
Co. F, 1st Infantry, California Volunteers - Carleton's Cannibals Mess
http://www.manifest-history.org/1st_ca_infantry/recreated/
"When our advanced guard and Cavalry first reached the Rio Grande they
[the Rebels] got up and left in such a hurry that they left all their
sick behind at Franklin who were agreably surprized [sic] at the
treatment they received at our hands, for they were laboring under the
false impression which their leaders had imbued them with, that the
California troops were but little better than Cannibals who would
torture if not eat their Prisoners"
     -Eli W. Hazen, NOTES OF MARCHES MADE BY CO. E, 1ST INFT. C.V.



--- In AZReenacting@yahoogroups.com, AnnaCoen@... wrote:
>
> Pictures Look great.  Hope you all had fun.
>
> Stevie Dorrenbacher

We left Phoenix at 4:15am Saturday morning and arrived at the site about 8:15am following a fairly uneventful trip. As we were kitting up in the parking lot at the trail head a family of 6 stopped to ask if they could get to Chiricahua National Monument and there was anything at Fort Bowie worth seeing. We told them a little about the site, its history, and the significance of this date and they enthusiastically decided to check out the park themselves. Their enthusiasm for history was quite obvious when their nine year old came over strait away and ask "is that a Springfield?" in reference to our model 1855 Springfield Rifle Muskets. They were from Cincinnati and had flown out the day before to take a road trip exploring the far west.

We finished kitting up and began the mile and a half hike into the site and got about a quarter mile into the site when I realized I'd left some items back in the car. I made the trek back to fetch them while Martin found a spot of shade to wait. After returning from the car, we leapfrogged the family on the way into the park sharing bits of the site history as we went. As we trudged along it was quickly apparent to me that I have not been getting out enough this summer and the full pack was quite a burden in the heat in just the first mile. Once we reached the spring we took a leisurely break to fill canteens and soak neckerchiefs. The family we had been leapfrogging caught up to us, and we provided a detailed talk on the significance of the spring and the battle to gain access to it.

Following our refreshing respite, we continued on to the visitor's center where we met with the volunteer rangers. They had been waiting for our arrival to have the flag raised over the post which we marched out and did promptly. We then set up a blanket display and settled in for a day of interpreting. We had several small groups throughout the day who were quite interested in what we had to share. In between groups we chatted with the rangers, wrote letters, or cleaned and repaired gear.

At the end of the day we took the upper route back to the stage stop. After a long and tiring hike, we reached our destination. For extra overnight security and ease of leaving the next day I determined to hike out of the site and moved my car to the maintenance yard near the visitor center. I left my pack but took the canteens to fill and hiked out to the trailhead drove around to the handicapped access for the park and then hiked back to the stage stop by way of the spring to arrive shortly before dark.

The weather all around us was turning rather ominous and we took a little time deciding the best disposition of our camp. We hung up our uniforms up to dry out the sweat and humidity they had absorbed throughout the day's activities. After a cold dinner of hardtack, salt beef, and essence of coffee we settled in for the evening and spent a number of hours watching the weather whirl all around us as we chatted about the vagaries of life. The weather was a welcome reminder of the storm that the troops endured during their 40 mile forced march 145 years previous and contributed to the privilege of being onsite for this anniversary. Despite several moments where were certain the storms all about us were going to converge on our small camp, we did not get rained on and the night passed quite comfortably.

I awoke early and enjoyed watching the sunrise as I reflected on the significance of the site, the events that occurred there, and the people who's footsteps we were following. I indulged in my surreal ponderings for a short while and then took care of eating breakfast and packing up my gear. We marched to the spring where we washed up, filled canteens, and relaxed a bit before heading up to the visitor's center.

We again raised the flag and then settled in for a day of interpretation, visiting with the rangers and just enjoying being on the site. We had several visitors and the day passed rather uneventfully until late afternoon when we had another storm come in rather rapidly and, this time, rained rather heavily upon us but blew over quite quickly. We finished out the day at 4:30pm by lowering the flag and headed out. We stopped for dinner in Tucson and returned to Phoenix about 9:30pm without incident.

All in all it was a successful event. The site was as unique and special as ever and the time of year and anniversary were reminiscent of historic events. The park staff was friendly and welcoming. We had some very enthusiastic and interested visitors. While not first person, the conversation was enjoyable and interesting. The weather was more than cooperative. And our rations of hardtack, salt beef, and essence of coffee were quite palatable. The trip was well worth it and I'm tried glad I was able to make the trip.

In addition to the flyer in our files section I have the following
information for interested individuals:

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

From Roger Burke:

1) An idea of what will occur: The general obectives will require
each commander to utilize his given command to obtain an objective,
manouver his troops to defend the objective, deploy troops to locate
the enemy and cover movements with limited ammunition. Use of recon
and skirmishing activities while maintain possession of specific
objectives will be stressed.

2) Roger Burke or Don Jolley can supply a complete rules packet if
you need. We do comply with the general safety standards accepted by
most re-enacting groups. at the following email addresses
(donjolley@... or rsburk2000@...)

3) Costs $10.00 to cover incidential costs. Please inquire about
how "mess" (food) will be handled.

4) Length of time: Tactical begins at 8:30 saturday morning and will
break 1 hour at 12 for lunch. We will re-start at 1 and comtinue
until 4:30 AUGUST 4 and 5, 2007. Sunday will begin at 8:00 and
continue until 1 pm. This will allow for everyone to get home in
adequate time.

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

From Don Jolley:

Some time in prehistory of northwest Arizona the earth's core being
somewhat unstable, the pressures would create fissures and volcanic
cones, spewing hot molten lava.  In some cases this lava would run as
a glowing river, later to cool and harden as a black trail.

Now an exciting tactical of the Civil War Era is taking it's name
from these river's of lava.  In the high pine country 23 miles from
Flagstaff the gauntlet is thrown as a challenge to test soldierly
abilities of unit against that of others in direct competition in
tactics, orienteering, maneuvering, and marksmanship.

This event is open to all Civil War reenactors willing to brave the
high country, but closed to the spectators will be held this August 3-
5.  Of course, this type of event takes a great deal of planning,
preparation, and organization, and there are also costs incurred, so
there has to be a small charge of $10 to participate.  With that fee,
you will be provided a meal on Saturday evening, 40 rounds of
ammunition, water, a primitive toilet facility for emergencies, maps
of the area, and the use of 10,000 acres of forested land to roam and
fight in.  But hurry!  The low price is good until July 27th, and
then will go up to $15.  Please register early.  Many have already
sent theirs in and are excited to participate.

Registration Materials and directions can be found at:

Lava River Tactical

The scenario for this event will be May 1864 at the outset of the
great Overland Campaign in Northern Virginia
It is early May 1864, and the federal forces of Hancock have recently
crossed the Rapidan River at Ely's Ford and begun to move into the
forested Virginia area known as the Wilderness. Longstreet's
Confederate forces led by the famed Texas Brigade are rapidly
marching along the Orange Plank Road and have just passed the Widow
Tapp's farm and are entering the woods of the Wilderness. Over the
course of the next few days these two great forces will engage in one
of the most fiercely contested encounters of the war.

Please feel free to forward this notice to other interested parties.

Come for a fun weekendof burning powder!  See you there!

Don Jolley, Captain
3rd United States Infantry, Company A
The Sharpshooters!

August 20, 2007, Tucson 232nd Birthday Flag Ceremony, 8am-10am,
Location: El Presidio de San Augustín Del Tucson
Description: The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission hosts this
annual birthday party to celebrate the founding of El Presidio de San
Augustín Del Tucson in 1775, 232 years ago today. To honor the many
cultures that have shaped our community's distinctive and rich
heritage, Tucson Presidio Trust members and others dress in period
costumes to commemorate Tucson's founding and raise the four flags that
have flown over the City. Birthday cake, ice cream, refreshments and
music follow. http://www.tucsonsbirthday.org

The Dead Horse Ranch state park's Civil War Weekend, held in conjunction
with its annual Verde Rivers Days is fast approaching.  The reenactment will
take place September 29-30.  All Civil War reenactors are welcome.  There
are shower facilities and potable water, as well as ample firewood.  There
is room for not only battle reenactments, but static displays as well.  If
you want more information, contact Wade Cox at LWCBUCK@....
For those not familiar with the area, the state park is located at
Cottonwood, AZ, north of Prescott and south of Flagstaff.
Andrew Garcia
Company B, 1st NMVI

_________________________________________________________________
http://liveearth.msn.com

Thanks Troy, Great pics. Even saw a few ol friends.

Glenn

--- In AZReenacting@yahoogroups.com, "Troy Groves" <azreenactor@...>
wrote:
>
> Just a quick note to invite you to view the photos from the living
history
> activities at Fort Whipple in Prescott, AZ yesterday.
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/azreenactor/LivingHistoryAtFortWhipple
>
> --
> Troy Groves - Historical Interpreter
> Co. F, 1st Infantry, California Volunteers - Carleton's Cannibals
Mess
> <http://www.manifest-history.org/1st_ca_infantry/recreated/>
> "When our advanced guard and Cavalry first reached the Rio Grande
they [the
> Rebels] got up and left in such a hurry that they left all their
sick behind
> at Franklin who were agreably surprized [sic] at the treatment
they received
> at our hands, for they were laboring under the false impression
which their
> leaders had imbued them with, that the California troops were but
little
> better than Cannibals who would torture if not eat their Prisoners"
> -Eli W. Hazen, NOTES OF MARCHES MADE BY CO. E, 1ST INFT. C.V.
>

Hello-

In October we are having the entire seventh grade class involved in a
civil war reenactment.  We are looking for volunteers who can help
plan the reenactment and teach the kids basic drill movements.  There
are five dates on the schedule to drill the class. The school is in
Paradise Valley in NW Phoenix.

If you can help out, please contact me at dlflit@....

Thanks-

Doug

Hey Bob,

Due to some rather not to say circumstabces in my life, need your help on selling all my re-enacting eqiupment. Attached is the list. Can you use any of your contacts here in Arizona and or Mid West? Any help is most appreciated. Attached file is Windows Notepad.

Your bud,

Chip

Fellow Reenactors,

An 18th Century Reenacting Accident occurred in Dayton Ohio last
Saturday. A reenactor portraying an 18th century Native American
fighter fired his musket and sparks from the musket fell into his
powder bag igniting the powder which was on his chest. He received
second and third degree burns.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/09/02/price.oh.musket.accident.
wdtn

Think safety as we head into a beuatiful fall season with several
events forcomming.

Mark Bond
profbond@...
1st Maryland Light Artillery, Battery A, U.S.
www.usmdartillery.com

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to remind everyone about the Spring Mountain Ranch
Reenactment in Las Vegas, Nevada this October! Please see
www.acws.net or www.snlha.org for more details.

It is October 27th and 28th at the same beautiful location as last
year. We have a school day on the 26th if anyone is interested in
participating.

Prizes and ammenities can be found on the Preview flyer I have sent
out. It is also on www.snlha.org

I am in the process of trying to herd in the majority of our Pre-
Registrations. This event is FREE TO YOU curtosey of our sponsors and
donors. However, if you want to be included in the bounties, raffles,
and travel insurance I do need your Pre-Registration forms. Again
please see www.snlha.org for that.

We look foward to you joining us again this year! Please feel free to
email or call me if you are having questions the websites cannot
answer - or difficulty getting the Pre-Registration Form.

Yours in service,

Jason Coffey
Las Vegas Event Coordinator
(702) 354-6875
jayce921 at yahoo dot com
www.snlha.org

A couple of fun notes...

1) Our Union and Confederate musket raffles will both be for M1861
Springfields this year... however... they are special. They were
manufactured by COLT Arms in the 1980's. They are collectors items.

2) We should be having 9 Sutlers this year, 2 more from last year.
One will have more focus on Civilian attire, and another on
Children's clothing!!!

I am pretty excited about these additions. Please let me know if you
have any other questions I can help get answered for you!

Jason Coffey
LV Event Coordiator
702-354-6875
www.snlha.org



--- In AZReenacting@yahoogroups.com, "Jason Coffey" <jayce921@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I just wanted to remind everyone about the Spring Mountain Ranch
> Reenactment in Las Vegas, Nevada this October! Please see
> www.acws.net or www.snlha.org for more details.
>
> It is October 27th and 28th at the same beautiful location as last
> year. We have a school day on the 26th if anyone is interested in
> participating.
>
> Prizes and ammenities can be found on the Preview flyer I have sent
> out. It is also on www.snlha.org
>
> I am in the process of trying to herd in the majority of our Pre-
> Registrations. This event is FREE TO YOU curtosey of our sponsors
and
> donors. However, if you want to be included in the bounties,
raffles,
> and travel insurance I do need your Pre-Registration forms. Again
> please see www.snlha.org for that.
>
> We look foward to you joining us again this year! Please feel free
to
> email or call me if you are having questions the websites cannot
> answer - or difficulty getting the Pre-Registration Form.
>
> Yours in service,
>
> Jason Coffey
> Las Vegas Event Coordinator
> (702) 354-6875
> jayce921 at yahoo dot com
> www.snlha.org
>

Fellow Reenactors,

A friend left a rifle and pistol on the Cotton Wood battlefield on
Sunday after the second battle. He laid them down in the grass while
he was helping me load the artillery onto the trailer. There were a
few citizens talking with us and we got distracted. He walked off
accidentally leaving his weapons in the grass near were the federal
artillery was placed on the field.

The Dead Horse Park Rangers have been contacted and no weapons have
been found. They even searched both battlefields with no results.

If any of you picked up the rifle and pistol (I don't know what types
of weapons were lost) or knows who might have secured these weapons
please let me know so we can get them home.

On a side note, I want to thank all the CW reenactors who came out
and had fun this past weekend. I enjoyed everyone's company and we
seem to be growing in AZ.

Respectfully,
Mark Bond
profbond@...
1st Maryland Light Artillery, Battery A, U.S.
www.usmdartillery.com

"I attended the 140th Gettysburg and was very dissapointed. Some units
were playing period music but on their CD players and others clearly
had modern equipment in view in camp such as beer bottles and cameras.
There were also vendors driving around on 4 wheel drive ATV's selling
ice. Not the kind of event I would want to attend ever again. No
matter how good your impression it is hard to get a feel for how it
might have been back then in this sort of environment."

I got this message that Californi is having a couple of authentic
events this year, anything like this closer to Arizona planned for
next year?

"Pards,

It gives me great pleasure to announce the launch of our website for
two campaign events in 2008. The first event is at Camp Roberts on
January 18-20 and the second is at Oakley on April 11-13. Please take
a look at the site and put these dates on your calendar. We are
putting a lot of effort into both events so I hope we'll see some new
faces in the field next year.

www.oaktac.com

There is a link to the Camp Roberts site on the home page of the
Oaktac site. More information will be posted soon but for now the
sites should answer most of your questions. My special thanks to Dan
Biggs, Don Smith and Barb McCreary for helping to get all of the
guidelines done. Your hard work is appreciated. I am leaving town on
business today and I will be back on 10-22. I will check in when I can
while I am gone to answer any questions etc. Two campaign events in
California with the scenarios linked together is something new and
exciting. I hope to see lots of support. Let's make these events
something special.

Best regards, Bill.
__________________
Bill Treadway
Co. A First Texas Infantry
Co. A Forty-Fifth Mississippi Infantry
Co. D Eighth Missouri Infantry (CS)
www.firsttexasinfantry.com "

-Jim

Fellow Reenactors,

I have been having trouble recruiting persons wanting to do a federal
artillery impression in AZ. The person who was going to work with me
on the Mountain Howitzer for the Spring Mountain event informed me
last night that he cannot attend do to work scheduling. I was
planning to do a two man drill on the Mountain Howitzer for the
Spring Mountain event because of the shortage of help.

If anyone wants to attend the event and do a Union MH artillery
impression please contact me ASAP. I need a firm commitment if you
want to participate and work with the MH. The uniform will be a basic
Union uniform: Union kepi or slouch hat, sky blue pants, Union sack
coat, and brogans.

Thanks,
Mark Bond
profbond@...
1st Maryland Light Artillery, Battery A, U.S.
www.usmdartillery.com
Cell (480) 220-6842

Fellow Reenactors,

I received an email from Mr. Williamson who said his group recovered
the lost weapons at the Cotton Wood event. The weapons belonged to Rick
Anders and he is really excited that a fellow reenactor recovered and
has safely stored his weapons.

I appreciate everyone who talked to a buddy helping us track down the
weapons.

Like I always say "A Community that Wars together, stays together."

Thanks,
Mark Bond
profbond@...
1st Maryland Light Artillery, Battery A, U.S.
www.usmdartillery.com

Fellow Reenactors,

I received an email from Mr. Williamson who said his group recovered
the lost weapons at the Cotton Wood event. The weapons belonged to Rick
Anders and he is really excited that a fellow reenactor recovered and
has safely stored his weapons.

I appreciate everyone who talked to a buddy helping us track down the
weapons.

Like I always say "A Community that Wars together, stays together."

Thanks,
Mark Bond
profbond@...
1st Maryland Light Artillery, Battery A, U.S.
www.usmdartillery.com

Hi everyone,

Still trying to get the ammenities squared away and taken care of for
you. So please do not forget to Pre-Registar for the event! From the
looks of it we will have the same numbers as last year! Come on out
and join in the fun.

YOS,

Jason Coffey
LV Event Coord.
(702) 354-6875

--- In AZReenacting@yahoogroups.com, "Jason Coffey" <jayce921@...>
wrote:
>
> A couple of fun notes...
>
> 1) Our Union and Confederate musket raffles will both be for M1861
> Springfields this year... however... they are special. They were
> manufactured by COLT Arms in the 1980's. They are collectors items.
>
> 2) We should be having 9 Sutlers this year, 2 more from last year.
> One will have more focus on Civilian attire, and another on
> Children's clothing!!!
>
> I am pretty excited about these additions. Please let me know if
you
> have any other questions I can help get answered for you!
>
> Jason Coffey
> LV Event Coordiator
> 702-354-6875
> www.snlha.org
>
>
>
> --- In AZReenacting@yahoogroups.com, "Jason Coffey" <jayce921@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I just wanted to remind everyone about the Spring Mountain Ranch
> > Reenactment in Las Vegas, Nevada this October! Please see
> > www.acws.net or www.snlha.org for more details.
> >
> > It is October 27th and 28th at the same beautiful location as
last
> > year. We have a school day on the 26th if anyone is interested in
> > participating.
> >
> > Prizes and ammenities can be found on the Preview flyer I have
sent
> > out. It is also on www.snlha.org
> >
> > I am in the process of trying to herd in the majority of our Pre-
> > Registrations. This event is FREE TO YOU curtosey of our sponsors
> and
> > donors. However, if you want to be included in the bounties,
> raffles,
> > and travel insurance I do need your Pre-Registration forms. Again
> > please see www.snlha.org for that.
> >
> > We look foward to you joining us again this year! Please feel
free
> to
> > email or call me if you are having questions the websites cannot
> > answer - or difficulty getting the Pre-Registration Form.
> >
> > Yours in service,
> >
> > Jason Coffey
> > Las Vegas Event Coordinator
> > (702) 354-6875
> > jayce921 at yahoo dot com
> > www.snlha.org
> >
>

For those of you who didn't get to see the reenactment, check this out:

http://lasvegasnow.com/Global/category.asp?C=28259&nav=menu102_3

Scroll down to the video!

Jason Coffey
LV Event Coord.

I thought I'd share this report on the recent Outpost III
(http://www.westernindependentgrays.org/outpost2007/index.htm) that
Don and I traveled to in Tennessee last week. It was hands down one of
the best events I've attended and was well worth the trip.

We flew out Wednesday night and arrived early on Thursday morning and
spent the day visiting the Tennessee State Museum, Carter House, (both
were quite incredible) as well as a couple antique stores as we
traveled from Nashville through Franklin on into Pleasant Hill. We hit
another antique store and then arrived early at the site (Rippavilla
Plantation) on Friday so Don could hawk some of his wares and see to
some of his duties as a Topo engineer for the Federals. A lot of
jawing and visiting through most of the morning then we proceeded to
the Federal Parking area and embarkation point around Noon where we
dressed out and engaged in more idle chatter and getting organized.
There was a very productive meeting about forming a permanent Western
Federal campaigner brigade organization that shows a lot of promise.
Throughout the rest of the afternoon Don was fairly busy coordinating
his topographical information gathering activities with the cavalry
and staff. Later that afternoon companies formed up for inspection and
some close order drill do get men used o working in unison. I served
as one end of a company for string drill conducted to help the company
commanders, guides, etc know their place and roles in larger formation
drill. Fellows continued to arrive throughout the afternoon.

We remained grouped with our companies well into the evening when
rations were issued out and men rested. As it cooled off some began to
build fires to ward off the cold as the temperatures crept into the
40s and others of us tried to catch a little sleep. At 11 we were
roused and formed up for our march into the field. All afternoon and
evening the cavalry and officers had been quite busy scouting,
plotting, and preparing. We marched out down the road and into the
woods for a short time while maintaining strict silence and stealth.
The commands were whispered at the loudest but everyone seemed to know
their business. It was fascinating to see how well the units performed
their maneuvers as we marched out in near silence with everyone in
step as we went along shifting silently from column of fours to twos
and even to single file as the terrain dictated. (It was while
trudging along in the dark after just minutes after having rolled out
of my blanket, trussed up my kit and fallen that I had one of those
special moments where I found myself lost in the moment as part of a
Civil War army on the move in the middle of the night.)  After a short
march we were halted in a clearing next to a line of trees where we
simply opened ranks, ground our arms, and were ordered to lie down in
place to sleep with strict noise and light discipline. It was a new
experience and dictated by military necessity.

At roughly 3 am we were roused from our slumber, rolled up our
blankets in the silent darkness and quickly reformed our companies. We
marched through the line of trees and into the fields beyond where my
company was deployed as skirmishers on the far left flank. At one
point we had Confederate Cavalry stumble out upon us. There were so
unnerved that they shouted out their countersign of Beauregard before
firing a shot and galloping away. A short while later battle began in
the pitch dark on the far right. there was a lot of confused shifting
and maneuvering in the dark but we managed to hold our elevated field
and push the confederates back across a wide and deep ravine where
pickets were thrown out and companies pulled back to rest. A short
while after the sun came up battle again ensued off and on throughout
the morning and while the Confederates fought very hard, they failed
to drive us from our positions. With the support of Cavalry they did
manage to actually make it up onto our hilltop field on the far left
and  came near to routing us. I was literally chasing the men of my
section and physically grabbing and turning them about in order to
halt their flight and get our line reformed. With the help of our own
cavalry and quick rallying we were able to drive them back and kept
the field.

In the afternoon a cease fire was negotiated and as corporal I was
reqired to supervise a line of pickets on the far left. We hurled
insults back and forth and came near to ending the cease fire as the
Confederates attempted to take advantage of the situation by improving
their lines and pushing into the area between our lines to gather wood
and brush. We also had an interesting incident when one of our pickets
was nearly waylaid while trying to exchange some used coffee for
tobacco. Much of the evening passed quietly despite each side being on
high alert throughout the night. Our turn at picket passed somewhat
uneventfully but was a little nerve racking as morning approached.

The next day we found ourselves ordered to hit the confederates on the
far left and then pull back in a futile attempt to draw them out of
their works into an open battle. After numerous attempts and some
casualties on our part orders were changed and we were sent in to
drive them out of their works as part of a coordinated attack on their
far right and rear. The attack was a success and we drove them back
beyond the tree line into the clearing beyond where they were hit hard
from our right flank. I didn't follow the main attack having taken a
hit in the first stages of the assault but our forces pushed them back
through two more fields and a wood line where they were hit by one of
our companies that had swung far around their flank earlier in the
day. The use of bugles and topographical maps undoubtedly played a
large part in our victory as it allowed for coordinated attacks over a
large and varied terrain.

After a little visiting we headed out for lunch and then over to
Murfreesboro where we got a hotel room before going out and leisurely
visiting a number of sites related to Forrest's Raid and other Civil
War activities in the town. Monday morning had us out visiting the
Stones River Battle field and some of the fortifications built around
the city during the war before heading back to Nashville for our 6PM
flight home.

Over all the trip was quite enjoyable. The event itself was conducted
quite well with little if any of the typical goofiness that
accompanies tactical events. Rations were a little slim. I was cold at
times and tired most of the time. The civilians were quite pretty if
not very friendly but it was good to be with some of my pards from
BGR. While there were some small lapses in first person during the
event but over all it was easy to get lost in the activities we were
doing out there. Additionally, I am glad I had the opportunity to
reenact on this historic site before it is developed, It is a shame it
is being lost.

(More reports are available at:
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13730)

If you've never been to a campaigner "By Us For Us" event it is well
worth the investment to make the trip out if you want to gain a better
understanding of what life was like in the time period we study. If
you want to know more about this type of event, let me know and I'll
help get you the information
(http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5) you need.

Photos from this event are online at
http://picasaweb.google.com/azreenactor/Outpost07

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Troy Groves - Historical Interpreter
Co. F, 1st Infantry, California Volunteers - Carleton's Cannibals Mess
http://www.manifest-history.org/1st_ca_infantry/recreated/

"When our advanced guard and Cavalry first reached the Rio Grande they
[the Rebels] got up and left in such a hurry that they left all their
sick behind at Franklin who were agreably surprized [sic] at the
treatment they received at our hands, for they were laboring under the
false impression which their leaders had imbued them with, that the
California troops were but little better than Cannibals who would
torture if not eat their Prisoners"
-Eli W. Hazen, NOTES OF MARCHES MADE BY CO. E, 1ST INFT. C.V.

Fellow Civil War Re-enactors:

Here is an open invite to all CW re-enactors to participate in a
January AZ event.

"I have contacted Pioneer Village about holding a Civil War event
there on January 12th and 13th with a school day on Friday the 11th.
The event would be based on the Battle of Fredericksburg and would
have elements of town and house to house fighting culminating in a
battle simulating the charge on Marye's Heights - including the
valorous actions of the Irish Brigade. Would also have some scripted
events as well as various civil war personalities including Stonewall
Jackson. Let me know if you or your unit are interested in attending-
looking for representatives from each Arizona Civil War group to help
plan and layout scenarios. Would be a good prelude to Picacho in
March and everyone would be invited. Thanks

Joe Spikes
Lone Star Brigade - 1st Texas
480-575-2729"

Thanks,
Mark Bond
profbond@...
1st Maryland Light Artillery, Battery A, U.S.
www.usmdartillery.com

"A battery of field artillery is worth a thousand muskets."
General William Tecumseh Sherman