Need help w/ persona... I'll post an article I wrote on a new thread... Read, read & read some more. Then make certain you choose a persona you can pull off.
__________________ Shane Christen
American Legion Post 352
SUVCW Camp Abernethy# 48
Lifetime NRA member
3rd MN VI
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Eccl 1:18
I live a few miles South of Des Moines Ia, but I'm not a re-enacter due to my being so young of age. What kind of events will there be, if any, for regular civilians. How far is Motor Mill from Des Moines?
Casey, 16 isn't too young for the hobby. I know several who have started the hobby as young as 14. The cost isn't small, a private soldier in the Infantry costs about $1100-1200 to get set up, which includes all of the gear needed. A civilian is considerably cheaper as leathers & rifle aren't needed.
There will be need for civilians at Motor Mill as there will likely be at least one surgeon and as the event will be set near Vicksburg lots of civilians w/ southern sympathies wouldn't be innapropriate.
Email me at chain86@hotmail.com and I'll be happy to put you in touch w/ a unit in the Des Moines area, there is another up Mason City way and a third in the Cedar Rapids area.
__________________ Shane Christen
American Legion Post 352
SUVCW Camp Abernethy# 48
Lifetime NRA member
3rd MN VI
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Eccl 1:18
OK ladies and gents! It looks like the tentative date for this event will be the weekend of 20-22 May. Location: Motor Mill, approx 7 miles east of Elkader Iowa.
Ok, I admit it, I'm excited at the possobility of having an event at a location that was built w/ the Civil War still in recent memory. If we can make this work well enough it might be nice to try and make it an annual event w/ each year growing a little bit.
__________________ Shane Christen
American Legion Post 352
SUVCW Camp Abernethy# 48
Lifetime NRA member
3rd MN VI
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Eccl 1:18
Motor Mill Civil War Living History Camp
2005 Participant Release of Liability & Waiver
As a participant in the 2005 Motor Mill Civil War LivingHistory Camp (hereafter referred to as "event") to be held May 20-22, 2005 at Motor Mill Park east of Elkader, Iowa, I verify that I understand and voluntarily and completely agree to the following articles.
I understand and agree that the purpose of this event is to educate the public and connect them with our American Civil War heritage. Thus I will aim high in regards to authenticity of clothing, equipment, manners and presentation and will interact meaningfully, cheerfully and respectfully with all involved.
I agree that I am a volunteer and shall not be compensated for participation or expenses.
I agree to conduct myself in a safe manner and with respect for people and property at all times and to abide by all determinations of the officer in charge of safety.
I agree that participants may only take part in the military demonstrations if they have registered, signed the liability waiver, and have been placed under a command structure.
I agree to abide by the decisions and directions of the unit command structure.
I agree not to point, discharge, unsheathe or in any way use a weapon in an aggressive manner other than in a safe, designated manner as part of planned demonstrations. It also includes agreement that bayonets and edged weapons will not be used unless and only as specified as part of a planned demonstration.
I agree that I will not allow spectators to handle loaded weapons, weapons with fixed bayonets or any edged or pointed weapons.
I agree that no participant under the age of 14 may use weapons and that no one under the age of 18 may participate in this event in any capacity without parental consent which shall include the understanding and agreement of a parent or legal guardian and their signature on this form verifying permission.
I agree that no modern weapons or live ammunition of any kind whatsoever will be allowed at this event.
I agree that no illegal substances of any kind will be allowed or used at this event.
I agree that alcohol and tobacco may only be used by persons of legal age, in a responsible and legal manner. This includes agreement that no consumption of alcohol will be permitted in the morning prior to the activities of the day. I agree that drunken, disorderly, threatening and/or dangerous behavior will be cause for dismissal from the event.
I agree that no illegal activities of any kind will be permitted or tolerated.
If I bring an animal I understand and agree that I and I alone will be completely responsible for its actions, its health, its feeding and its upkeep.
I agree that each campfire must be attended.
I agree that I may only set up camp between the hours of 3 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2005 and 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2004.
The event will be open to the public from 7 a.m. Saturday May 21 2005 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2005. I agree to be properly attired and completely ready to stay in first person impression to the best of my ability. This includes the agreement that I will not "break" or "tear down" camp until after the event has ended unless previously cleared with the Orderly Sergeant.
I agree that it is our desire to appear as persons from a historic period and therefore I agree that I will faithfully follow the 1863 Rules and Guidelines.
I agree that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage and for any and all liability that might arise from my participation in this event.
I understand that being involved in reenacting carries inherent risks and agree that none of those involved with organizing, managing or promoting this event shall be held in any way liable for accidents, injuries or any other occurrences including but not limited to those which may result in damage to persons or property. Each and all of the same shall be held completely harmless. I agree to assume any and all risk (including but not limited to injury, damage and death), covenant not to sue, and completely indemnify them from any and all loss, forever releasing them from any and all damage, demand, liability or claim whatsoever whether caused by their negligence or otherwise.
I agree that this event will be considered to be held "rain or shine" regardless of temperature or weather conditions.
I understand that this event and my participation may be photographed, filmed and/or videotaped by the organizers and I agree to waive all rights to them regarding any resultant media and its use.
I agree that to participate in the event I must be registered. Registration shall consist of understanding, agreeing to and signing this rules/release/waiver document, completing and signing the registration form and successfully submitting both to the event management.
I agree to abide wholly by each and all of these several articles and further agree to abide within the spirit of them to on-site direction of the unit commander, and the General Organizer. I further agree that failure may result in my immediate expulsion from the event and that upon one of these persons or a law enforcement officer requesting that I leave the premises that I will abide by the request immediately.
Signature _______________________________________________ Date __________________
Full Printed Name _____________________________________________
Motor Mill Civil War Living History Camp
“Keeping History Alive”
Elkader, Iowa
Motor Mill Town site
May 20-22 2005
Visit the Camp of the Third Iowa Regiment of Volunteer Infantry as they interact with civilians and live the life of a soldier between campaigns.
See a mail call, pay call, sick call, military drill, inspection, period church service, camp cooking, camp life and numerous demonstrations of the life of a soldier and civilian of 1863.
Join us in honoring the men of the Third Iowa Volunteer Infantry as represented by Living Historians and the civilians they would have encountered in the winter of 1863.
A free will donation for the preservation of the Motor Mill site is encouraged.
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