New Feature: Reenactor Post Classified Ads

February 6, 2010 - No Comments

by Sarah Barnes

We recently added a new feature to the website that we thought our readers might be interested in taking advantage of – Reenactor Post Classified Ads.  If you are anything like us, you probably have gear you don’t need anymore or are looking for something you don’t have, so we thought this feature would be useful to a lot of you.

Here are our ad rates (payable via PayPal)

10 Day Listing ($1.99)
15 Day Listing ($2.99)
30 Day Listing ($5.99)

This is new for us, so if you have any suggestions on how to make this a more valuable or better service, let us know.

P.S. – Many thanks to Lee for being the first to post an ad!

civl war clothing by Diane Tennant

Local News, News, WWI

Last WWI Veteran

Posted February 3, 2010 - No Comments

// < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ var CasaleArgs = new Object(); CasaleArgs.version = 2; CasaleArgs.adUnits = "6,4"; CasaleArgs.casaleID = 102354; // ]]> As many of you know, the last living WWI veteran lives in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. He recently celebrated his 109th birthday. The story was ...

Announcements, Events, Local News, News, Upcoming Events, WWII

WWII – Two Upcoming Events

Posted January 26, 2010 - No Comments

After you get done with all your shopping at FIG, it will be time to start getting ready for the first two Eastern Front events in the southern PA area. The first is: The Elbe Crossing February 20, 2010, at Old Bedford Village. The scenario is the final days of the Reich. All Allied units are welcome. ... ...

Announcements, Films, News

Documentry Film Site

Posted January 23, 2010 - 1 Comment

I received this email from Liz Cook regarding an internet site which allows viewers to watch documentary films for free. I checked it out and it looks fascinating. There may be something there that interests you: Hope this email finds you well. As you can see from my email, I work for SnagFilms, an online library of free ... ...

Announcements, Civil War, Events, History, Local News, News, Upcoming Events

Stonewall Jackson’s Birthday

Posted January 19, 2010 - No Comments

Thanks to Sue Prager for forwarding the following announcement to us: A public buffet and a program by noted Civil War historian Dr. Bob Meadows will be held on Friday, January 22 at WVU Jackson’s Mill to mark the birthday of Stonewall Jackson. The buffet will run from 5-7pm at Mount Vernon Dining Hall, featuring a hearty ... ...

Films, News, Reviews, WWII

Movie Review – 36 Hours

Posted January 14, 2010 - No Comments

If we run short of new historically-based movies to review, there are always plenty great old ones to rediscover. This is one that I had somehow missed but recently was pleased to pick up. It was made in 1965 and stars James Garner, Rod Taylor and Eva Marie Saint. Shot in black and white, it ... ...

About Reenacting, Civil War, News

Reb and Yank Go to Court – Sue-val War?

Posted January 10, 2010 - 1 Comment

Apparently a couple of Virginia reenactors at last year’s reenactment of the Battle of Stannardsville took things just a bit too far and ended up in court. According to AccessAtlanta: “The men were playing cavalry officers in a re-enactment of the Battle of Stanardsville. The Confederate re-enactor claims his Union counterpart knocked h...

About Reenacting, Civil War, News

Reenactor Cannon Stolen

Posted January 7, 2010 - 2 Comments

Here is a recent post off the Red Army list: Please keep your eyes, and ears open! Slightly off topic but a reenacting unit’s canon and all its equipment was stolen recently in Michigan. If everyone in the reenacting “community” could keep their eye out, it might be helpful. Spread the word to members of your units ... ...

Books, News, Reviews, WWII

Book Review-”Destined to Witness”

Posted January 2, 2010 - No Comments
Book Review-

The following is a review of a most interesting book by Bill Donegan: When Linda was at the Eisenhower Farm event this past September, she visited the 99Th infantry US Army.  They had a book table,  One of the books that caught her eye was entitled “Destined to Witness” by Hans J.. Massaquoi.  On the cover ... ...

About Reenacting, Events, News

Happy New Year!

Posted December 31, 2009 - 2 Comments

Thanks to  our readers for all your comments and contributions over the past year. 2009 was an up and down year for history enthusiasts. The country’s economic woes hit the reenacting community and made it difficult for quite a few to take part in the hobby to the extent they would like. We won a ... ...

Announcements, Events, News, Upcoming Events, WWII

WWII -Ostfront 2010 – Lugoff, SC

Posted December 29, 2009 - No Comments

We have received the following information on the February Eastern Front event in South Carolina: This is a brief message about the Lugoff, South Carolina, Eastern Front event to be held FEB. 19-21, 2010. The hosting units for both sides are: IR134 (German) and the 13th Guards (Soviet). Registration 1200 Friday – 0800 Saturday $15 per person,...

News, WWII

Merry Christmas! Try a WW2 Holiday Recipe

Posted December 25, 2009 - 3 Comments

Merry Christmas to one and all out there and if you are looking for a holiday recipe to introduce to the family, try this 0ne that I got from Bill Donegan. It is a period WWII dish: Jim, I was given this compliments of Larry and Kay Shedwick, WW2 Home-front Collectors: WW2 Spam Bean Bake 1 Whole can Spam ... ...

News, revolutionary war

Mercersburg – A Further Discussion

Posted December 22, 2009 - No Comments

As part of coverage of the ongoing fight to save the Justice William Smith House, we present more discussion by Tim McCown in the Philadelphia Progressive Examiner : “Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory is when both sides of an argument allow emotion to trump common sense.  In the case of the Justice William Smith ... ...

History, Local News, News

Does Anyone Care About American History Anymore?

Posted December 16, 2009 - 3 Comments

The following is a link sent to us by Karen Ramsburg concerning the Smith House in Mercersburg, PA. We ran an article about it earlier this year. It would appear that things have taken a turn for the worse. Once again, we seem to have short-sighted local officials who don’t seem to give a hoot ... ...

Civil War, News, Old Bedford Village

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS EVENING CIVIL WAR STYLE

Posted December 12, 2009 - 1 Comment
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS EVENING CIVIL WAR STYLE

Here is a report from Nick Korolev on the December 5 Civil War weekend at Old Bedford Village: Saturday, December 5 was the first installment in Old Bedford Village’s Old Fashioned Christmas Evening two weekend event. First weekend is 19th Century and Dec. 12th will be 18th Century. The living history group I am ... ...

Civil War, News

Remembrance Day Weekend 2009 – Gettysburg,PA

Posted December 7, 2009 - No Comments

The following is a report from Nick Korolev on this year’s Gettysburg Remembrance Day: Remembrance Day in Gettysburg, PA gives all reenactors and living historians a time and place to gather to officially honor those who gave their last full measure for what they believed in. This year the weather could not have been better with a fall briskn...

Local News, WWII

UPDATE: Remagen and its Bridge

Posted December 3, 2009 - No Comments

Last month we told you about Marion County, WV 6th grader Josh Baroni and his social studies project about the bridge at Remagen during WWII.  Yesterday, he won first place at the Marion County Social Studies fair and will be going to the regional competition in March.  Congratulations Josh! Since his initial entry in the ... ...

Old Bedford Village, WWII

Eastern Front – Old Bedford Village 2009

Posted December 2, 2009 - 3 Comments
Eastern Front - Old Bedford Village 2009

On November 13-14, German forces once again occupied Old Bedford Village and were confronted by the inexorable tide of the Red Army. This was of course, the annual fall battle between Grossdeutschland Division and the 193rd Rifle Division. Other groups in attendance included 11th Panzer (and one Bulgarian) on the Axis side and the 9th ... ...

About Reenacting, Blogs, Films, History, Video

A Reenactor’s Christmas List – Cyber Monday Deals

Posted November 29, 2009 - No Comments
A Reenactor's Christmas List - Cyber Monday Deals

If you are looking for something to buy a reenactor or you’re wanting to offer suggestions to people who may be buying for you, we thought we’d point you to some deals we’ve seen online for Cyber Monday. ...

News, WWII

Cumberland Goes to War 2009

Posted November 24, 2009 - 3 Comments
Cumberland Goes to War 2009

From November 6th to the 14th, Cumberland, MD held its second ‘Cumberland Goes to War’ event to commemorate the city’s part in WWII history. While there were activities occuring all week, I attended only on the weekend of November 7-8. This weekend was also the first time that I spent the whole event in my Volkssturm ... ...

About Reenacting, Civil War, News, WWII

Victory at Old Bedford Village – Report from the Front Lines

Posted November 20, 2009 - 5 Comments

The following is an email that we received from Roger Kirwin, the director of Old Bedford Village regarding the efforts to save the Village over the past few months.The Reenactor Post is proud to be a supporter of OBV and we salute them on their success in keeping the doors open! Dear Jim, Good to see you ... ...

Events, News, WWII

Troops and trains – Strasburg PA 2009

Posted November 17, 2009 - No Comments
Troops and trains - Strasburg PA 2009

Bill and Linda Donegan file this report on the “Troops and Trains” event at the  Strasburg, PA Railroad attraction. Linda and I made our yearly pilgrimage to Strasbourg, PA for the “Troops and Trains” living history event on November 6, 7 and 8, 2009. Surprisingly, I took few photographs this year, because my impression ...

News

Old Bedford Village Saved!!

Posted November 13, 2009 - 1 Comment

This just in: According to reliable sources (Grossdeutschland and the Federal General’s Corps) the Bedford County Commission has rescinded the tax assessment on the Village, which will allow it to continue its great work! I will get more details this week at the WWII reenactment at OBV. Jim ...

Local News, WWII

Veterans Day Special: Remagen and its Bridge

Posted November 11, 2009 - 2 Comments
Veterans Day Special: Remagen and its Bridge

This Veterans Day we here at Reenactor Post would like to share how one young person is honoring veterans with his Social Studies project. Josh Baroni is a 6th grade student in Marion County, WV. His project “The Bridge at Remagen” won at his school and will be heading to the Marion County Social ... ...

Announcements, Calendar, Civil War, Events, News, Upcoming Events, WWII

Soldiers’ Christmas at Ft. Mifflin

Posted November 9, 2009 - No Comments
Soldiers' Christmas at Ft. Mifflin

Thanks to Chris Barebo for this notice. Sounds like a nice one-day event for reenactors in the Philadelphia area. – Ed. EVENT: Soldiers Christmas at Fort Mifflin. WHEN:Friday, Dec. 4th from 5:00pm to 10pm. LOCATION: Fort Mifflin, Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19153 Phone: 215-685-4167 CONTACT: Lee Anderson for more detai...