HC's Battle Report

[Historicaly Correct]

Monday, March 27, 2006
Hurricane Bridge/Scary Creek Reenactment....
Field Report....
Friday, March 24, 2006
The reenactment went off with out a problem. The batterys from Kanawaha Artillary and 1 Union battery did a spectacular night fire exibition on Friday Evening. Even with temps running in the 30's, and light rain and snow the turn out was great.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
The Kanawaha Artillary did a school for re-certification on battery positions at 0900. The turn out was good approxamately 35 reenactors attended along with a couple new recruites. The class was for a 2 yr certification. At approxamately 1300 the Reenactment of Hurricane Bridge/Scary Creek began setting up there were (I"m guessing) aroung 100 CSA and 100 US troops in attendance for the event. The reenactment began at 1430 it was fantastic, the weather was rough it snowed and rained through the whole event without effecting any of the reenactors. the crowd was not stopped by the weather either there was around 600-700 spectaters not detured by the weather. That evening there was a Ball held for the reenactors.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
The last day of reenactment began around 1200 setting up and preparing everything. This battle the US troops numbered 150+, while the CSA had a showing of around 100 troops with 7-8 cannons in support. It was a spectacular to see the troops do battle. The reenactment lasted almost 90 min. The weather was much better sunny and warmer.
Best Reguards
Historicaly Correct

PS !!!!!!!!!!!
I had a blast!!!!!! Met alot of very nice people CSA and US!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried to restrain myself but to no avail...... I found a unit that does a lot of events that are near to my home (less than 3hrs away).
So you know I couldnt help myself so I MUSTERD IN!!!!!!! I am now a member of the Kanawha Artillary CSA Battery D, also known as Jacksons Artillery. My unit is part of The Stonewall Jackson Civil War Reenactment Unit and the Fighting Valley Division.
Hope to see you all on the battle field some day!!!!!!!!!!!
PSS.......
I will keep in touch I have many questions and always looking for good advice. I have the upmost respect for you all and my fellow reenactors and hope to be taught and learn to be the best that I can be representing our ancestors.
Thanks again
HC

 

[ole]

HC.

Congratulations and best wishes. You are now a confirmed member of the fraternity that inexpolicably places itself in uncomfortable circumstances to relive and maintain the feelings of historical re-enactment. Good for you!
Ole

 

[scone]

Congratulations on your first event.. Although its a little different once you get in uniform and get on the field itself. Plus you found a hobby that your whole family can enjoy with you .. and I See your wife has joined the board as well.. : ) I let the Ladies of the board give her Ideas whats best for her to wear .. But I would agree with your suggestion to her on the work dress.

Once again Congratulations,

Regards,
Steven

BTW.. I found your units site online: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lake/1072/artillery.html

And one of the events that is listed that yall may attend is Blue Springs in Tennessee. I have never been to this event but my unit has before I joined them.. Perhaps our meet there one of these days.

 

[texascavcadet]

Great battle report glad to see that you have such a intriest in the hobby wait to you go to some of the nationals that have about 15,000 reenactors!!!!

Im in C.S dismounted cav so ill be protecting your flank while yall will be protecting my center with double canister!


glad to see u in the hobby!!!

 

[samgrant]

HC.

Congratulations and best wishes. You are now a confirmed member of the fraternity that inexpolicably places itself in uncomfortable circumstances to relive and maintain the feelings of historical re-enactment. Good for you!
Ole

Thanks, Ole for your most eloquent post, I'm joining your camp.