Archive for the Calendar Category
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 details:
leeanderson@fortmifflin.us
DESCRIPTION: For this very interactive event Fort [...]
Hardcore Ostfront event Lugoff SC Dec 4-6th 2009
This just came in this week from the 13th Guards. Sounds like its sizing up to be a great event!
*UPDATED!!!* APPROACH TO BUDAPEST!
Approach to Budapest, Dec. 1944 ( Dec 4-6th 2009 in Lugoff SC, near Camden ) Hosted by IR 134 ( German ) and the 13th Guard ( Soviet ) Registration 1200 Friday – 0800 Saturday [...]
Cedar Creek 2009
The following is a report on the Cedar Creek reenactment by our correspondent, Nick Korolev:
UNION VICTORY AT CEDAR CREEK
This report should be titled neither rain or mud will stop us from our appointed mission. Weather wise the weekend for the Battle of Cedar Creek reenactment was a long way from ideal. It was [...]
Bulltown Civil War Reenactment 2009
The weekend of October 10-11 saw the bi-annual reenactment of the battle of the 1863 Battle of Bulltown in Braxton County, WV sponsored by the Stonewall Jackson Reenactment Unit. Despite heavy rains on Friday, There was a decent turnout of reenactors and a goodly number of spectators for the weekend. There was also a quality [...]
Williamsport, MD WWII Event 2009
Another report from our indefatigable correspondents - Bill and Linda Donegan:
When Kim Bowers invited us to attend the ww2 living history event at Williamsport Md. We had no idea how much fun we would have.
This is the second year for this event. Organizers Kim Bowers (RationingBoard@aol.com), Greg Henesy (G.henesy@airborne506.org), Joan Knode (joaneknode@msn.com), and Phil [...]
Portersville Steam Show – 28th Infantry Living History
The weekend of October 3 and 4 marked the first time that Co. K of the 28th Infantry Division, 110th Regiment, participated in the Portersville Steam Show at Portersville, Pa. This is a very nice event which is put on by the Northwest PA Steam Engine and Old Equipment Association Inc. It offers an opportunity [...]
Philadelphia Russian Mosaic Festival 2009
Thanks to Correspondent Mike (Misha) Momot for this article on this recent, fascinating event:
Russian Mosaic Festival 2009
September 20th was this year’s date for the annual Russian Mosaic Festival. Part of a series of ethnic culture festivals held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
The 193rd Rifle Division was once again in attendance to help honor Russian art, [...]
Events Upcoming this fall
Here are some new events that I have recently been informed about, as well as reminders of others upcoming this fall:
A WW2 period dress, Hangar Dance will be held at Carroll County Airport October 17, 2009 This is part of an Air Show October 16-19, call 410-591-3315 or e-mail www.collingsfoundation.org for more information.
On October 9,10,and [...]
Upcoming Event: Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville, Virginia
We received this communique this morning. All time periods are welcome!
I am writing to see if I can post an invitation to single or an organization who would like to attend a living history weekend at Rice’s Hotel / Hughlett’s Tavern in Heathsville Virginia. I have had Civil War Reenactors there for the last 2 [...]
Arthurdale Heritage: 1940’s Valentine’s Day “Canteen Dance”
1940’s Valentine’s Day “Canteen Dance”
On Valentine’s Day, Arthurdale Heritage will be hosting a 1940’s style dance; complete with the swing music from the Big Band era!
WWII Reenactors in uniform very welcome!
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009
Time: 7-10 pm
Arthurdale Center Hall, Arthurdale, WV
Music provided by Freedom & Pride – DJ & Karaoke Show, Arthurdale
For advance tickets [...]
General Meade’s Birthday Party – Attention to Orders
This notice just came in today. Especially interesting for Civil War Reenactors in the Philadelphia area.
GENERAL MEADE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & NEW YEAR’S TOAST
The annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 193rd anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade, commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg. A parade of Civil [...]