First event of the Year

scone · #1 03-17-2005, 02:46 AM

Well besides my Battalion Muster I did two weeks ago my 1st event is this year is this weekend March 18th -20th. the Seige of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, Alabama. This is my First time to do this this event so I'm kinda excited about it.

My next event will be the Forrest / Strieght Raid April 8th -10th in Blountsville Aalabama. another first time event..

Kindest regards
Steven

Ps Here is a little info on this years Bridgeport event.

Siege at Bridgeport set for next weekend
The Daily Sentinel - Published March 14, 2005

One of the largest Civil War re-enactments in the State of Alabama, according to a recent press release, is set for March 18, 19 and 20th in Bridgeport.

This year’s Siege at Bridgeport marks the 11th annual celebration and will host more than 1,500 soldiers. The celebration will include education, a Gala Ball, non-denominational church services and battles.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast will kick off the Siege at Bridgeport festivities on Friday, March 18, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. The guest speaker of the Early Bird festivities will be Senator Lowell Baron. Civil War era musical entertainment will also be provided during the breakfast by Martin Lieberschener.

Soon after the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Breakfast, area school students will be able to attend live demonstrations and exhibits. Students will view such presentations as artillery fire, infantry fire and tactics, food preparation, music and flags that were used during the war. Students will also hear a welcome speech made by Captain Steve Gipson. More than 1,000 students are expected to participate in the School Day presentation this year.

The camps will open to the public on Saturday, March 19. Spectators will enjoy live music, anvil shoots throughout the day, battle re-enactments, a Gala Ball and fire works display. The battles, with 25 cannons, a large infantry and cavalry, will take place at 2 p.m. CST. Saturday evening, fireworks show will take place and will last over an hour. The night will end with a Gala Ball that will feature such entertainment as the 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment Band from Tuscaloosa.

On Sunday, non-denominational church services will be held. A memorial service will also be held Sunday morning to honor family members and ex-slaves who served and are buried in the Williams Family Cemetery. Battle re-enactments will begin at 2 p.m.

The public is invited to attend all scheduled events. For more information contact Glenn Hill at (256) 495-3614 or JoJohn McCraw at (256) 437-8873. You can also visit www.siegeatbridgeport.com or www.bridgeportal.org

unionblue · #2 03-18-2005, 02:56 AM

Steven,

Enjoy yourself as it looks like you are off to a great start for your reenacting year.

Still planning to go to Shane's Stone Mill event in Iowa in May?

Unionblue

scone · #3 03-18-2005, 04:04 AM

Yes I am unless things Change. that will be my next event after the Forrest Strieght Raid. How about yourself?

regards, steven

unionblue · #4 03-19-2005, 02:59 AM

Steven,

Just about to report for drill this Saturday with the 1st Ohio Light Artillery , battery A.

April 22-23 is our first big muster with the Army of the Ohio.

Unionblue

cwrose · #5 03-21-2005, 08:03 PM

Unionblue: Does your unit participate in any of the events in NY? My friend's boyfriend is a reenactor, so I'm hoping to get involved through him. I'm not sure which unit he's with, but he participates in the events up around Buffalo/Amherst/Eden. Also, his unit is going to Elmira at the end of April, and since that's near where I went to college and I have friends out there, I might attend that.

unionblue · #6 03-22-2005, 12:56 AM

cwrose,

I am not aware of any event that my unit(s) attend this year in NY. I used to be posted at Ft. Drum NY near Watertown, but that's when I was in the real Army in 1989-1991!

YMOS,
Unionblue

unionblue · #7 03-24-2005, 10:49 PM

Friends,

Thought I would list the web sites of the two Civil War Units I am now involved with:

The 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company B.

http://www.30thovi.com/

The Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A, 'The Statehouse Battery.'

http://www.statehousebattery.org/

Hope you enjoy the visit and check out the events calander of each.

Sincerely,
Unionblue

wt_jimbos · #8 03-25-2005, 04:04 AM

Neil,
Thanks for you sites of the groups you are involved in, maybe we could if there isn't already start a thread were people can post there group website and maybe a few select pictures of themselves re-enacting (battle/skirmish or living history). LOL I hope you don't mind but I saved you coloured profile pic to my hard drive as it's an awesome pic and I love your facial hair very cool!

scone · #9 04-07-2005, 01:04 AM

Here is a picture of myself and some of my unit at Bridgrport

Of the three Standing in the middle I'm the one on the right .. the little short feller.

lol kinda hidden to but oh well photo turned out good as a whole.

unionblue · #10 04-07-2005, 04:48 AM

Wt_Jimbo,

No problem with saving the picture of me in my 'Jeremiah' beard. Just don't show it to small children or you could be taken to jail for displaying a deadly weapon!

Unionblue