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Brownsville Steam and Gas show, May 15-16, 2010

June 1, 2010 - 2 Comments

by Jim Barnes

Two weeks ago, I again attended this event with Co. K of the 28th Infantry. This is not strictly a reenactor event, but is a potpourri of many things centered around the resurrected vintage machines that collectors have restored; many to running condition. There is also a large flea market, antique car show and food vendors.

The WWII reenactors were once again joined in our area by The Redstone Living Historians  with their 18th Century camp. They make good neighbors and are fun to visit.

Our camp was enhanced this year by the addition of another WWII Jeep and trailer, thanks to the most recent acquistion by Don Grimm. This is a very nice unit complete with a large field radio. Along with Bill Burress’s Jeep and the big Dodge WC, we presented a good display of vehicles as well as the camp in general.

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Memorial Day 2010

Posted May 31, 2010 - No Comments

The Reenactor Post would like to express a deep and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all servicemen and women, past and present, for their service to our country. We would also like to take this moment to remember those who have given their lives in the cause of Freedom. Thank you all and God Bless! ...

Civil War

WVRA School of the Soldier

Posted May 24, 2010 - 1 Comment
WVRA School of the Soldier

The town of Rowlesburg, WV played host to the annual WVRA School of the soldier again this year, on the weekend of May 1st. This was a small event with probably no more than fifteen to a side. There was a small spectated reenactment of the Battle of Rowlesburg on Saturday, which was probably more ... ...

1930s, Upcoming Events

Invitation: 1930s Living History Reenactors

Posted May 22, 2010 - 5 Comments
Invitation: 1930s Living History Reenactors

We received this inviation from our friends at Arthurdale Heritage today: Arthurdale Heritage and the New Deal Festival planning committee would like to invite living history hobbyists and reenactors to dress up in their 1930s “Sunday best” and come out to the New Deal Festival in Arthurdale, WV on July 10, 2010. We’re looking for ... ...

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New Event Notice – Operation Market Garden

Posted May 19, 2010 - No Comments

Operation Market-Garden Reenactment Memorial Weekend Hosted by: SS-Pz.Abt. 102, Aufklrungszug and 101st Airborne Division PIR 501 September 10-12, 2010 Scottdale , PA http://www.westover tonvillage. org Presented by the West Overton Re-enactor Society On September 17, 1944 thousands of paratroopers descended from the sky by parachute or glider up t...

Announcements, Civil War, Civilian Living History, Korean War, Local News, News, Upcoming Events, WWI, WWII

Local Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

Posted May 9, 2010 - No Comments

I wanted to give everyone a quick preview of some great events coming up in North Central West Virginia over the next few months. First of all, is the 5th Annual WWII Living History Weekend in Rowlesburg, WV on the weekend of June 19, 2010. This is West Virginia’s premier WWII event. Located in the ... ...

Civil War, History, Korean War, Local News, News, WWI, WWII

A Hidden Treasure

Posted May 4, 2010 - No Comments
A Hidden Treasure

On April 24, Mark Tennant and I drove to Oakland, MD for a scheduled Civil War living history. We were to meet up with some other reenactors at the gazebo by the train station,  however, to our dismay, we learned that there had been a glitch and the event had been cancelled, but no one ... ...

Civil War, Local News

SPRING MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL CIVIL WAR TRAIN

Posted April 29, 2010 - 2 Comments
SPRING MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL CIVIL WAR TRAIN

The following is a review of an event in Petersburg, WV by our correspondent, Nick Korolev: The last full weekend of April in Petersburg, WV sees the three day Spring Mountain Festival. This year it ran April 23-25. One of the big events for the weekend is the Civil War Train which runs on Saturday ... ...

Civil War, Local News, News

Return to Jollytown

Posted April 25, 2010 - 4 Comments
Return to Jollytown

Last year, on May 4th, to be exact, Mark Tennant wrote in this space, about our trip to the villages of Brave and Jollytown, PA to visit the graves of Civil War soldiers. On Sunday, April 18th, Mark and I once again journeyed to these villages  to again visit the graves of Union Civil War ... ...

Civil War, News

LEE’S SURRENDER AT APPOMATOX APRIL 10th AT CLOVER HILL VILLAGE

Posted April 18, 2010 - No Comments

Below is an article by our correspondent, Nick Korolev, concerning a recent Civil War living history event in Virginia: On Saturday, April 10th a living history of Lee’s Surrender plus the last battle that led up to it was presented at the Clover Hill Village just a mile from the historic site at the McLean ... ...

Civil War, Local News, News

Civil War Ball- WVRA 2010

Posted April 12, 2010 - No Comments
Civil War Ball- WVRA 2010

The West Virginia Reenactors Association held its annual Spring Ball on Saturday, April 10 at Christ Episcopal Church in Clarksburg, WV. The dance is held in an annex which built around 1870 and probably served as a venue for Christmas and Easter plays and other church and Sunday School productions. The main part of the  ... ...

Civil War, News

Hurricane Civil War Event 2010

Posted April 5, 2010 - 7 Comments
Hurricane Civil War Event 2010

The annual Hurricane Bridge/Scary Creek Civil War weekend took place on the weekend of March 27-28 at Hurricane, WV. Thanks to my hosts, Bill and Linda Donegan for putting up with me so I could attend again this year. This event is sponsored by the Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau. The hosts are friendly and go ... ...

Civil War, Dark Ages living history, Korean War, Military Through The Ages 2009, News, revolutionary war, WWI, WWII

MTA 2010 – Beautiful weather- Great time!

Posted March 29, 2010 - 8 Comments
MTA 2010 - Beautiful weather- Great time!

The title says it all. March 20-21 was a great weekend for the annual Military Through the Ages event at Jamestown Settlement. Despite having been out at Newville the previous week and dreading the 7-hour drive, I still felt compelled to attend. I’m glad I did. This was even better than last year. I don’t ... ...

About Reenacting, Announcements, News

Reenacting Podcasts – Something New

Posted March 24, 2010 - 3 Comments

We received this today from Alena and Stephen Shumway and thought it might be of general interest to our readers: If you would not mind posting this, we’d appreciate it. Living History, the podcast for the reenacting community is looking for feedback. We started producing a podcast (otherwise known as an internet radio show) for ... ...

News, WWII

Fire and Rain – Newville 2010

Posted March 16, 2010 - 3 Comments
Fire and Rain - Newville 2010

James Taylor may not have been at Newville this past weekend (March 12-13), but there was a lot of firing and plenty of rain…not to mention mud. Despite this, the hardy reenactors who ventured out into the trenches seemed to have a rip-roaring time. The event at the Great War Association site was sponsored by ... ...

Civil War, Events, Local News, News

LOCALS ATTEND LIVING HISTORY WORKSHOP IN WINCHESTER

Posted March 9, 2010 - 1 Comment
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 h...

Local News, News, Old Bedford Village, WWII

Old Bedford – The Axis Perspective

Posted March 3, 2010 - 1 Comment
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 ... ...

Announcements, Local News, News, revolutionary war

Mercersburg’s Most Historic House Attracts Penn State Professors

Posted February 27, 2010 - No Comments

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 a...

News, Old Bedford Village, WWII

Old Bedford Village Tactical Event -February 2010

Posted February 23, 2010 - 8 Comments
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 ... ...

Announcements, Events, History, News, Upcoming Events, WWII

Crossing of the Chesapeake

Posted February 15, 2010 - No Comments

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 ... ...

News, WWII

Fort Indiantown Gap – 2009

Posted February 9, 2010 - 4 Comments
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 ... ...

Announcements

New Feature: Reenactor Post Classified Ads

Posted February 6, 2010 - No Comments

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 ... ...

Local News, News, WWI

Last WWI Veteran

Posted February 3, 2010 - 1 Comment

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 M...

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

WWII – Two Upcoming Events

Posted January 26, 2010 - 4 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 ... ...

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 ... ...