Message from the Divisional Medical Officer

All commands,

MAJ Gallaher is looking for the following for Gettysburg:

Minimum of 5 ice angels but more the merrier

Minimum age of 16 do to age contraints at the event

Any and all available canvas ice bags

Volunteers should be able to dress in military attire, some exceptions will be made

Please contact MAJ Gallaher at the email address below.

 

MAJ Darren Gallaher

Medical Officer, 1st BN Birney's Division 

Degpa141@comcast.net

Call for Musicians

This is a call for volunteers for Field Musicians for the 150th Gettysburg. Drummers, fifers, and buglers would be greatly appreciated to aid the Division for this event. Currently we are looking at 200+ rifles on the field and it would be a nice addition to have field music (even part-time) for this occasion. Experience is preferred as we don't have a full-time field music to help teach first-timers. If anyone is interested or you have members within your companies interested please let me know ASAP at ltmurph54th@yahoo.com.

Thank you.


CPT M. Murphy
Adjutant, Birney's Division

Beaver Creek just around the corner

Just a reminder that "The Road to Gettysburg" reenactment at Beaver Creek State Park is just around the corner. Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 and 26, 2013. There will be several intense scenarios based on action around Banks Ford which took place in May after Chancellorsville and lead into Gettysburg.

For more details on the event, go to http://www.beavercreekcivilwar.com. Registration is till open.

150th Chancellorsville

1st and 2nd Battalion:

For those attending the 150th Chancellorsville event, i need your units numbers ASAP. We will have one BN on the ground with all Birney's troops throwing in together for that weekend. Even if you have just one member attending i need to know. Please email me at ltmurph54th@yahoo.com.
Respectfully,

 

CPT M. Murphy 

Adjutant, Birney's Division
 

150th Gettysburg National Reenactment April Update

The excitement, anticipation and enthusiasm continues to build in the reenactment community, the Gettysburg community and the international community for the 150th Gettysburg National Civil War Reenactment on July 4, 5, 6, and 7. By the time you receive this correspondence we will have hit the 9,000 registered Reenactor mark, 133 registered full size artillery pieces (with 10 horse drawn) and 375 registered horses. Having been the group that actually ran and executed the operations and logistics at the Bushey Farm in 1998, as well as the Gettysburg 140th and the Gettysburg 145th, we know from experience that planning and logistics for an event of this size is critical, difficult and costly. That is why pre-registration is so important for effective planning. We are announcing that although the registration fee is scheduled to increase on March 31, and will do so on the web, for you procrastinators we are extending the $35 registration fee for any registration received or postmarked by April 15. We have been told over and over that we do logistics as good as anyone and better than most. There are many reasons for that. One is knowing the numbers. We are simply trying to make sure you and your pards get your registrations in so we can effectively plan for your safety, comfort and enjoyment. On a related note there will also be an event commemorative program listing all Reenactors registered by May 15. Having your name included in the program will be a very nice keepsake for this unique and memorable event.

Beaver Creek website provides event details

Memorial Day Weekend: Two months and counting, "The Road to Gettysburg" Civil War Reenactment at Beaver Creek State Park will again be one of the most unique events in the region. The new website features details for both reenactors and the general public. Here are some highlights.

- Reenactor registration form ($5 for adults, $3 for children, under 12 free)
- Artillery bounty
- Sunday pancake breakfast for those who pre-register
- Map and driving directions (event site just north of East Liverpool, OH)

Please share this with your friends and family who would like to attend. Admission is FREE to the public!!

Check out http://www.BeaverCreekCivilWar.com. This is a Birney's Division 2nd Battalion max effort event. We are looking forward to seeing all of you out there.

Spring Muster registration

Just a reminder, the 1st Battalion Spring Muster registration is coming up fast! April 13 and 14, located at the Steam Engine Grounds in Twin Bridges, PA. All Birney's units are invited to attend. For registration information, go to http://www.birneysdivision.org/schedule