Archive for the Local 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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Need a Job? Interested in New Deal History?
Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. one of West Virginia’s connections to the New Deal, the Great Depression, FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt is looking for a full-time Executive Director. If you aren’t interested, maybe you know someone who is? So please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested.
Here is the ad from the AHI [...]
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 [...]
Old Bedford Village Guest Review III
Submitted by Patricia Patterson, this is the fourth in a series on Old Bedford Village:
Friday morning dawned clear and cooler than expected, not that I was up at dawn, but none-the-less, so it was. I drifted into the day slowly having found out that we could not set-up until after 1700. I was having coffee [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Old Bedford Village Threatened?
Here is a report I just got from Stacy Roth regarding a possible threat to one of our favorite reenacting venues: Old Bedford Village. It sounds like some overzealous local official saw an opportunity to make a quick buck, even if it runs the Village into the ground. Guess the geniuses in the tax office [...]
Charleston Gazette/AP: Fairmont markers join Civil War tourism trail
This was in today’s Charleston Gazette:
Fairmont markers join Civil War tourism trail
Five markers in Fairmont commemorating the city’s Civil War roots have been added to a state tourism trail.
By The Associated Press
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Five markers in Fairmont commemorating the city’s Civil War roots have been added to a state tourism trail.
Gov. Joe Manchin, Mayor Matt [...]
Hurricane Bridge and Scary Creek Weekend Article
Here is an article regarding the upcoming Civil War event in Putnam County this coming weekend. From the Putnam Standard Newspaper:
Civil War weekend brings in re-enactors from everywhere
Carolyn Harmon
reporter
CULLODEN – Re-enactors will provide a close account of a couple of the battles of our country’s Civil War at the 12th Annual Civil War weekend.
The event’s [...]
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 [...]
Hitler rants about Allied Reenactors
Probably a lot of you have seen this on Youtube, but it is still funny (to reenactors especially!).
Hitler rants about Allied Reenactors
By the way, this clip is from a great movie called “Downfall,” which is about Hitler’s last days and was released in Germany a few years ago amid much controversy.
Available from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com
and Netflix:
http://www.netflix.com
Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Civil War reenactors living history
Civil War reenactors received some coverage in the Parkersburg newspaper on Thursday:
Civil War reenactors living history
By PAMELA BRUST, pbrust@newsandsentinel.com
POSTED: March 5, 2009
PARKERSBURG – Although many are already ardent students of Civil War history, reenactors say they continue to learn new things everyday, and that, combined with the camaraderie among their fellow “soldiers” translates into a [...]
Sons of Union Veterans Recognize Eagle Scout
From Matt Gillespie:
Eagle Scout Recognized
Jonathan Slaughter Receives Certificate From Buckhannon Camp #49
Boy Scout Jonathan Slaughter, Troop 106 chartered to Sand Run Baptist Church, officially received his Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony held at BSA Camp Mahonegon in Upshur County, WV. Every scout who attains the rank of Eagle must lead a project which benefits the [...]
Division of Tourism Announces Civil War Trails Program
We just received the following announcement of interest to the Civil War community in West Virginia:
West Virginia Civil War Trails
The Division of Tourism is pleased to announce that it will be working with Civil War Trails Inc. to implement the Civil War Trails program in WV. Civil War Trails is an established, successful tourism marketing [...]
Amazing Blend of Soviet WWII Historical Photos and Modern Day images
I came across these photos today on Warren Ellis’s blog (warrenellis.com) and was blown away. I’ve always wanted to do something like this, but these images are especially powerful. Ellis says that a fellow named Sergei Larenkov took old WW2 era photographs, went where they were originally shot – exactly – and then took a [...]
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 [...]