Archive for the Upcoming Events Category
Crossing of the Chesapeake
We received this notice from Lt. William King, USN concerning an interesting event upcoming in
May. It sounds like a fascinating endeavor and should be of particular interest
to those of the maritime pursuasion. Good luck and Godspeed to all involved:
On May 15-16 2010 a crew of 10 will attempt to row and sail a 26-foot monomoy [...]
WWII – Two Upcoming Events
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. [...]
Stonewall Jackson’s Birthday
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 [...]
WWII -Ostfront 2010 – Lugoff, SC
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, period [...]
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 [...]
S.S. John W. Brown Nov. 7 cruise will honor women veterans
This just in from Patricia Patterson:
Sept. 22, 2009
S.S. John W. Brown Nov. 7 cruise will honor women veterans
The active Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown will honor women in the American military past and present on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in its annual Veteran’s Day cruise in Baltimore harbor.
The Nov. 7 program aboard the Brown [...]
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 – The Battle of Rich Mountain
The weekend of July 11-12 will once again see the biannual reenactment of the Battle of Rich Mountain near Beverly, WV. In June, 1861, Major General George B. McClellan took command of Union troops in Western Virginia and on the 27th of that month, set out for Randolph County to engage the Confederate forces there. [...]
Rowlesburg WWII Living History
Just a reminder that the 4th annual Rowlesburg, WV WWII Living History event will take place on this coming weekend, June 26 and 27. This is a fun event and extremely Reenactor-friendly. If you are not signed up as a participant, then make plans to come as a spectator. It’s a small, laid-back, but quality [...]
Memorial Day Parades – Coraopolis and Lawrenceville, PA
Several reenactors from the 28th Infantry Division, Co. K, participated in the Memorial Day parades in Coraopolis and Lawrenceville, PA. We met in Cora0polis and drove to Lawrenceville in Dan Evans’ 1942 Dodge weapons carrier. This was actually a very pleasant ride and we were well recieved by the crowds lining the street. The parade [...]
Battle of Rowlesburg Reenactment
It was wet. That sums up much of the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd. In fact, the weather put quite a damper on what could be a nice little spring event. Friday night’s torrential downpours left the field wet and any areas not covered with grass were all mud. Fortunately, on Saturday, the rain [...]
Battle of Lewisburg
Next weekend, May 15-17, 2009, the Reenactment of the Battle of Lewisburg will be held in that picturesque southern West Virginia town. The reenactment will portray the engagement between Union forces commanded by Colonel George Crook and a larger Confederate force under Brigadier General Henry Heth on May 23, 1862.
Quest for the Graves of Two Brave Boys in Blue
On Sunday, April 19, 2009 Jim Barnes and I visited the graves of two brave soldiers that fought for the Union during the Civil War, Jesse Taylor and John Shanes. When I took the Civil War bus trip last fall (see related story CW Bus Trip in past posts) I had heard the story [...]
Civil War reenactment causing division
From Appleton, Wisconsin,(Courtesy of WLUK-TV Channel 11) March 12, 2009:
Reporter: Evan Perrault
APPLETON – It’s a war that divided the nation, now it seems to be dividing parents and administrators in the Appleton School District.
“Hopefully we can get people to change their minds,” said Theresa Kersten.
“This is 20 minutes of a living history day we are [...]
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 [...]
Upcoming Event: WWII Eastern Front Event in Alabama
This just in from the 197th Guards. It looks like a good one for the guys in the Southern region. Check out the list of vehicles at the bottom:
Operation Winters Storm
April 17, 18 & 19, 2009
Eastern Front
Florala, AL
WebSite: http://sites.google.com/site/197thguard/Home/events/WinterStorm
Registration: $20 This includes a Saturday night meal.
“Last year’s attendance for the Eastern Front event was over [...]
Event Notice – Odessa Eastern Front Event 09
There will be an East Front event held at the Odessa site on April 24-26, 2009. The event fee is $20.00. There will be no vendors, however there will be blank ammunition for sale. The hosts will be furnishing firewood and Porta-potties. Bring your own food and water. The ground will be too soft for [...]
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 [...]
28th Infantry Unit Meeting
On Sunday, January 11, I ventured out in the snow to the Pittsburgh area for a winter meeting of the 28th Infantry Division, 110th Infantry Reg. Company K. The primary focus of the meeting was to map out the schedule for the coming year. An agenda covering events from April through December, 2009 was mapped [...]
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 [...]
21st Century Abe: Finding Abe
We recently received the following communication regarding a new project involving a subject of interest to living historians in general and Civil War living historians in particular:
Abraham Lincoln is turning 200 in February, and we want you to celebrate his bicentennial with us!
My name is Alexis Lerro and I work for a company called Lime [...]
Cumberland Goes to War & Western MD Scenic Trains
In looking at a link about Christmas Trains for my youngsters, I found out that the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers historic train rides this month with a WWII theme. Here’s the scoop:
This November, WMSR Goes To War!
As part of a community tribute to America’s Greatest Generation, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will be decked [...]
1940’s Radio Hour
The 1940s Radio Hour (Find out more on Facebook)
Presented by WV Wesleyan College
Event InfoType: Music/Arts – Performance
When: Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 8:00pm through Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00pm
Location: Atkinson Auditorium, Buckhannon, WV
Description: The 1940’s Radio Hour takes the audience on a nostalgic trip down memory lane into a backdrop of the second World [...]
New England Eastern Front Event, 2008 (Submitted Event)
Earl F. Leavitt Jr. & Jim Forster Present:
NEW ENGLAND EASTERN FRONT EVENT, 2008
Location: Haydenville, Mass.
When: Friday 24 Oct. 3PM/ 1500hrs. Property open for early arrival, Overnight camping. If you are not familiar with the location please arrive before 8PM to insure you are camping in the [...]