Hello everybody, not so long ago I posted my oppinions about two books (that deal with the ACW) to a couple of mailinglists. On one of these lists this created...
In a message dated 09/17/2002 8:34:31 PM EST, gerry1952@... writes: << Did not Turner go under the nom de plume of Gallowglass? >> Indeed, as the website...
How was the weather for Sunday at re-enactment? When I left Saturday, it was starting to drizzle. Sunday's weather here in central PA was rain most of the day....
Today, the 140th anniversary of the Irish Brigade's assault at Antietam's "Bloody Road," TheWildGeese.Com are proud to present the first two parts of their...
Hello Guys I was looking at my Civil War fact of the day, and since today is the anniversary of Antietam, of course that will be listed. It says: Each side...
Although I usually like to pay most attention to privates and enlisted men in the ranks that did the real blood and guts fighting, i would like to pose a ...
I've returned from a grand two days (Friday and Saturday) ar Antietam. I'll post more comments and other stuff in future posts. At the re-enactment, Bill...
Group: I have not done nor been to a Civil War Reenactment for several years. One of the reasons I stopped is the fact it became a bit too expensive. Can...
From a recent edition of Blue & Gray Magazine.... Recently revised figures on the deaths in terrorist attacks on September 11 indicate that the Battle of...
Please set aside a few moments today to reflect and pray for those that were involved in 9/11 and those that are away from families right now fighting ...
I have a question which maybe a local can answer.... I know the re-enactment is on Rench Road. As I am staying at Sleep Inn (which is just north of Rench Road...
... The Watchdog, a quarterly review for CW role-players, will be set up in the field merchant's area (sutler's) at the event. As part of our preservation ...
Yesterday I recieved the latest edition of the SHAF newsletter. Goods news about an upcoming trek to the SIgnal Station on March 8, 2003, plus cleanup day is...
SHARPSBURG - Rangers at Antietam National Battlefield are asking for the public's help in finding the thieves and vandals who have stolen and damaged Civil War...
A year's worth of planning, more than 13,000 re-enactors and if the weather's good, approximately 70,000 spectators, will converge upon the Artz Farm this...
SHARPSBURG - No pained cries will hang over Antietam National Battlefield on the anniversary of its bloodiest day. No men in wool uniforms will walk its...
Bill, I'd be very interested to know what you find. You inquired about the source of the 1936 photo. Quite frankly I had forgotten, so I had to search it out...
I'm getting ready to but the above rifle and would like to poll the group on any ideas, experiences and/or porblems. The rifle will be for display more than...
Hello Guys I came across a web-site that lists surviving Civil War Guns. It gives their location, both the battlefield, and location on the battlefield. Of...
About 6,000 people have purchased tickets for the 140th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Antietam, about the same number of people who bought...
Testing to see if this message is delivered. thanks... Your humble servant, Gerry Mayers Pvt., CS Signals, Longstreet's Corps A Proud American by Birth,...
Ron, After reviewing my notes I have come to the conclusion that the story of Wise putting the bodies in the well for profit is myth. I believe that someone ...
In the recent issue of Blue and Gray magazine there is a article concerning the Battle of Corinth by Stacey Allen NPS historian at Shiloh. A photograph ...
