Archive for the News Category
LOCALS ATTEND LIVING HISTORY WORKSHOP IN WINCHESTER
Our correspondent, Nick Korolev, recently attended an interesting workshop in Winchester, Virginia, and files this report:
For those who wish to know more about it, living history impressionists belong to the branch of historical reenactment that goes beyond the recreation of famous battles or setting up a historically accurate camp. These living historians brings to life [...]
Old Bedford – The Axis Perspective
Here is a report on the OBV tactical from the German perspective by Bill Donegan:
Report of Elbe Tactical.
It was cold enough to freeze the _____off a brass monkey at Old Bedford last week-end Feb 20, 21, 22, 2010.
Thanks goes out to Gilbert White, Roger Bombard, Ray Partenheimer, the Second Gebirgs and Et al for a [...]
Mercersburg’s Most Historic House Attracts Penn State Professors
This is the latest update on the situation on the historic Smith House in Mercersburg, PA, from Karen Ramsburg:
The Justice William Smith House, circa 1759 is gaining recognition after two distinguished Penn State Professors of History and Art/Architecture have taken an interest in the property. Dr. William Pencak respected author and historian and Dr. [...]
Old Bedford Village Tactical Event -February 2010
On the weekend of February 20th, I accompanied Bill Donegan to Old Bedford Village for the second annual ‘Elbe Crossing’ event, sponsored by the 2nd Gebirgs. Yeah, I know there are those who can’t stand Elbe events because this sort of contact between Soviet and Western Allied forces during the war was extremely rare, and [...]
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 [...]
Fort Indiantown Gap – 2009
The 2010 reenacting season kicked off for me and many others with the annual Battle of the Bulge reenactment at FIG. Once again I rode along with Bill and Linda Donegan, who were kind enough to chauffeur me where I needed to go. I went as Volkssturm this year and was housed with the German [...]
New Feature: Reenactor Post Classified Ads
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 [...]
Last WWI Veteran
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 covered by the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail:
“CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) – America’s last surviving World War I veteran is now 109.
Frank Woodruff Buckles celebrated his birthday Monday with [...]
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. [...]
Documentry Film Site
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 [...]
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 [...]
Movie Review – 36 Hours
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 [...]
Reb and Yank Go to Court – Sue-val War?
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 his hat off.
The Confederate [...]
Reenactor Cannon Stolen
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 [...]
Book Review-”Destined to Witness”
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 [...]
Happy New Year!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Merry Christmas! Try a WW2 Holiday Recipe
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 [...]
Mercersburg – A Further Discussion
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 [...]
Does Anyone Care About American History Anymore?
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 [...]
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 [...]
Remembrance Day Weekend 2009 – Gettysburg,PA
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 briskness [...]
UPDATE: Remagen and its Bridge
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 [...]
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 [...]
Victory at Old Bedford Village – Report from the Front Lines
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 [...]