Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Robert Myers
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Firewood splitting at Hale Farm
Wood Cutting Party - June 2, 2012 - 9 amAs we did last year, volunteers are needed to help split firewood for this year's Hale Farm Civil War reenactment. We ran two splitters last year and were able to stack enough wood for the entire event in around two to three hours. Hale Farm will also be providing lunch! Bring your work gloves!!
Friday, February 03, 2012
2d Battalion drill/tactical and film shoot
This years's Birney's Division 2d Battalion drill will be held in partnership with the Army of the Ohio, and hosted by the 6th Ohio Cavalry. The dates are April 20-22, 2012 in Scio, OH (betweet New Philadelphia and Steubenville).
In addition to infantry drill sessions, we will also be conducting a Sunday morning judged tactical involving Confederate infantry and cavalry.
On Friday evening and at times on Saturday, we will be involved in shooting military background scenes for the film "The Light of Freedom" about the Underground Railroad (www.thelightoffreedommovie.com). The film company will be providing Lunch on Saturday and Sunday, as well as dinner on Sunday for those who stay that late.
The registration fee for those who pre-register up to and including Saturday, April 7, 2012 will be $5.00 per participant. After April 7th and for walk-ons, the registration fee will be $8 per participant. This activity is being held on private property and the registration fee is to cover portajohns, straw and firewood. Additionally this year it will be necessary for all participants to execute the attached liability waiver. You can download it by clicking HERE.
Please forward this information to your membership with instructions to print out the attached liability waiver, sign and date it, and mail it along with the registration fee to:
Don Lee
Adjutant, 6th OVC
7491 Huff Run Road
Mineral City, Ohio 44656-8501
Checks or money orders should be made payable to the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.
More information will be forthcoming. If you have ANY questions at all, please contact Chris Smith at clsmith@5thohio.com.
In addition to infantry drill sessions, we will also be conducting a Sunday morning judged tactical involving Confederate infantry and cavalry.
On Friday evening and at times on Saturday, we will be involved in shooting military background scenes for the film "The Light of Freedom" about the Underground Railroad (www.thelightoffreedommovie.com). The film company will be providing Lunch on Saturday and Sunday, as well as dinner on Sunday for those who stay that late.
The registration fee for those who pre-register up to and including Saturday, April 7, 2012 will be $5.00 per participant. After April 7th and for walk-ons, the registration fee will be $8 per participant. This activity is being held on private property and the registration fee is to cover portajohns, straw and firewood. Additionally this year it will be necessary for all participants to execute the attached liability waiver. You can download it by clicking HERE.
Please forward this information to your membership with instructions to print out the attached liability waiver, sign and date it, and mail it along with the registration fee to:
Don Lee
Adjutant, 6th OVC
7491 Huff Run Road
Mineral City, Ohio 44656-8501
Checks or money orders should be made payable to the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry.
More information will be forthcoming. If you have ANY questions at all, please contact Chris Smith at clsmith@5thohio.com.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Let's give the oxen good Civil War names!
A team of 4-year-old milking shorthorn oxen moved from Maine to Hale Farm and Village in January. The oxen will make their public debut at the annual Maple Sugar Festival presented by Bob Evans Restaurants on March 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2012.
After enjoying a pancake breakfast, guests will discover the ancient process of maple sugar production, a tradition in the Cuyahoga Valley that began with American Indians before the time of Jonathan Hale. Other event activities include exploring maple sugar production methods in the Sugar Camp, building a log cabin, making maple candy, and enjoying Hale Farm and Village craft and trade demonstrations, including glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, and spinning and weaving. One admission buys breakfast, courtesy of Bob Evans Restaurants, and all activities.
The milking shorthorn oxen are a historic breed originating from England. They will serve two very significant roles for Hale Farm and Village. They will demonstrate to the guests the early farming practices of the 19th century, and they will accomplish the needed tasks of tending a farm. The team will be used much like they would have been in the 1800s, plowing and harrowing fields, pulling carts for daily chores such as collecting maple syrup or transporting water, and hauling supplies like firewood for cooking and hay for feeding livestock.
Visitors to Hale Farm and Village are invited to help name the new oxen. Historically appropriate names can be submitted via the Hale Farm and Village Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/halefarm) or in person at the Maple Sugar Festival. The names will be announced April 1, 2012, on Facebook and on the Hale Farm and Village website. The person who suggests the chosen names will receive a one year family membership and will be invited to return to Hale Farm and Village to have their picture taken with the ox team.
The Maple Sugar Festival is two weekends, March 17-18, and 24-25, 2012 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pancakes are served until 3:00 pm. No reservations are necessary. Admission is $15 adults; $10 Children
(age 3-12); $5 WRHS Members. Group discounts are available. Discount coupons are available in Bob Evans Restaurants. Maple Sugar programs are available for school children March 19-23, 2012. For more information call 330-666-3711 or visit http://www.halefarm.org/.
After enjoying a pancake breakfast, guests will discover the ancient process of maple sugar production, a tradition in the Cuyahoga Valley that began with American Indians before the time of Jonathan Hale. Other event activities include exploring maple sugar production methods in the Sugar Camp, building a log cabin, making maple candy, and enjoying Hale Farm and Village craft and trade demonstrations, including glassblowing, blacksmithing, pottery, and spinning and weaving. One admission buys breakfast, courtesy of Bob Evans Restaurants, and all activities.
The milking shorthorn oxen are a historic breed originating from England. They will serve two very significant roles for Hale Farm and Village. They will demonstrate to the guests the early farming practices of the 19th century, and they will accomplish the needed tasks of tending a farm. The team will be used much like they would have been in the 1800s, plowing and harrowing fields, pulling carts for daily chores such as collecting maple syrup or transporting water, and hauling supplies like firewood for cooking and hay for feeding livestock.
Visitors to Hale Farm and Village are invited to help name the new oxen. Historically appropriate names can be submitted via the Hale Farm and Village Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/halefarm) or in person at the Maple Sugar Festival. The names will be announced April 1, 2012, on Facebook and on the Hale Farm and Village website. The person who suggests the chosen names will receive a one year family membership and will be invited to return to Hale Farm and Village to have their picture taken with the ox team.
The Maple Sugar Festival is two weekends, March 17-18, and 24-25, 2012 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pancakes are served until 3:00 pm. No reservations are necessary. Admission is $15 adults; $10 Children
(age 3-12); $5 WRHS Members. Group discounts are available. Discount coupons are available in Bob Evans Restaurants. Maple Sugar programs are available for school children March 19-23, 2012. For more information call 330-666-3711 or visit http://www.halefarm.org/.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Birney's Division goes to Antietam(s)
Good morning everyone. On behalf of General Kelley, thank you for giving us your unit feedback on the two different Antietam events this September. There has been much debate but based on your feedback, it looks as if the desire to go to one event over the other is pretty much split down the middle. This is also true of our sister organization, the Federal Volunteer Brigade (FVB) at least from an infantry standpoint. Their 1st Battalion has chosen Sharpsburg and their 2d Battalion will be attending Maryland, My Maryland.
As General Kelley has said, units are free to attend either (or both) events. Birney’s Division will be there to support you with a command structure either way. Our organization is large enough to support two major events and create a great experience for all of us as reenactors. So here is the plan…
The 150th Anniversary Antietam/Sharpsburg Reenactment
Sept. 14-16, 2012
Location: Near Sharpsburg, MD
Federal Commander: Rick Dussinger, USV
Confederate Commander: Brian Gesuero, PACS
http://www.150thantietamreenactment.com/
Colonel Rohrbaugh will be the commanding the Birney’s infantry at the Sharpsburg event for those units attending. His relationship with those in the Gettysburg reenacting community that are involved in putting on the event is of great benefit for our members. The Birney’s artillery and cavalry will also be attending this event under separate commands. Birney’s will be working with the 1st Battalion of the FVB at this event.
As information and logistics are available, Colonel Rohrbaugh will send out emails. Please respond in a timely manner.
Maryland, My Maryland: The 150th Battles of South Mountain and Antietam
Sept. 7-9, 2012
Location: Boonsboro, MD
Federal Commander: Mike Lavis, Army of the Ohio
Confederate Commander: Jake Janette, ANV (update to web site)
http://www.marylandmymaryland.org/
Colonel Chris Smith will be commanding the Birney’s Infantry at Maryland, My Maryland. Chris has a great relationship with both Federal Commander Mike Lavis from the Army of the Ohio and Confederate Commander Jake Jennette of the ANV. Many of the people 2d Battalion works with in Ohio and Western PA will be in attendance. Birney’s will be working with the 2d Battalion of the FVB at this event.
IMPORTANT!! Make sure you register for the CORRECT event your unit is attending. DO NOT accidently register for the wrong event. If you have a question, check with your company commander or 1st Sergeant.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to email either Denny Rohrbaugh (cpldlr160@comcast.net) or Chris Smith (clsmith@5thohio.com). September is still a way off. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the field soon as the 2012 reenacting season kicks off!
As General Kelley has said, units are free to attend either (or both) events. Birney’s Division will be there to support you with a command structure either way. Our organization is large enough to support two major events and create a great experience for all of us as reenactors. So here is the plan…
The 150th Anniversary Antietam/Sharpsburg Reenactment
Sept. 14-16, 2012
Location: Near Sharpsburg, MD
Federal Commander: Rick Dussinger, USV
Confederate Commander: Brian Gesuero, PACS
http://www.150thantietamreenactment.com/
Colonel Rohrbaugh will be the commanding the Birney’s infantry at the Sharpsburg event for those units attending. His relationship with those in the Gettysburg reenacting community that are involved in putting on the event is of great benefit for our members. The Birney’s artillery and cavalry will also be attending this event under separate commands. Birney’s will be working with the 1st Battalion of the FVB at this event.
As information and logistics are available, Colonel Rohrbaugh will send out emails. Please respond in a timely manner.
Maryland, My Maryland: The 150th Battles of South Mountain and Antietam
Sept. 7-9, 2012
Location: Boonsboro, MD
Federal Commander: Mike Lavis, Army of the Ohio
Confederate Commander: Jake Janette, ANV (update to web site)
http://www.marylandmymaryland.org/
Colonel Chris Smith will be commanding the Birney’s Infantry at Maryland, My Maryland. Chris has a great relationship with both Federal Commander Mike Lavis from the Army of the Ohio and Confederate Commander Jake Jennette of the ANV. Many of the people 2d Battalion works with in Ohio and Western PA will be in attendance. Birney’s will be working with the 2d Battalion of the FVB at this event.
IMPORTANT!! Make sure you register for the CORRECT event your unit is attending. DO NOT accidently register for the wrong event. If you have a question, check with your company commander or 1st Sergeant.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to email either Denny Rohrbaugh (cpldlr160@comcast.net) or Chris Smith (clsmith@5thohio.com). September is still a way off. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the field soon as the 2012 reenacting season kicks off!
Monday, January 23, 2012
1st Battalion Spring Muster
Spring MusterCamp Slifer, Chambersburg
April 14th and 15th, 2012
First Annual Spring Muster at Chambersburg!
The 22nd Pa. Vol. Cavalry Co. A and 17th Pa. Vol. Cavalry, Co. F in partnership with Birney's Division 1st Battalion Infantry are hosting this Spring Muster and Living History encampment at the Antique Steam Engine Grounds at Twin Bridges, 1501 Criders Church Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Authentic Camping only, (no hookups, but, Twin Bridges Campground is next to the property). Firewood, port a-johns, water and Saturday night steak dinner will be provided.
We will be doing School of Soldier, Company and Battalion/Division. We have planned a Saturday Tactical (to apply what has been learned) and will have a Sunday Battle (a Shiloh vignette with our Confederate friends who will be on site with their PACS muster)
Pre-registration donation of $10 is required (includes all combatants and non-combatants, including children over age 3 years). Walk on donations of $15 NO EXCEPTIONS. Sutler fee is $30. By Approval Only From the Commanders of the above units. No refunds available. Pre- registration cut-off date is March 17th, 2012. Please be sure to include a copy of your units Certificate of Insurance with the registration...the Antique Engine Assoc. requires this form from us for all participating units. This is a requirement. Contact for registration:
Rick Stoy or John Brindle
9568 Circle Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 369-2327
• Yes, the $10 bucks covers the Steak (a big one...probably 12-14oz. done the way you want it) and all the trimmings (baked potato, veggies etc.) plus all amenities for weekend and gives the landowner a few bucks
• For Friday night the local Chambersburg Pizza Huts will provide Pizza free of charge on site!
• We have a cooker (actually about 5 or 6 helpers) there for the weekend with a full kitchen(commercial) for other times...example eggs, bacon or sausage, toast,home-fries, coffee for $3...lots of other stuff on menu as well, Italian Sausage, kraut dogs, cheese nachos..etc... We have local support from markets and businesses that contribute items for the cooker. And we also have field rations for the guys if they want them included in the deal!
• The cooker area has a large pavilion with tables and so forth probably seats 150...is a good meeting area under roof.
• Is a great site(100+ acres) and we can get a lot done and have a lot of fun. We will have field music and evening music string band...and games...tug of war between companies and between us and the Confederates on other side of property, horse shoes...etc.. and prizes for the winners. We will also have silent auctions to raise funds for battlefield preservation and a 50/50 cash pot for anyone interested.
• I will have a Firearms/Leathers/ authentic items Sutler Mike Klinepeter there who works with John Zimmerman...John may even show up for it. so, anyone having issues with their rifle...he can fix it! and has an extensive amount of parts for repo’s and originals plus other reenactor items.
• I think we can have an effective Drill as well as a interesting mock battle with the corn feds there...they are PACS guys(a max effort for them.
• This will be advertised locally in print and on radio so may be a couple spectators/visitors there at times and we will get visited by the folks at a local campground.
This is a great opportunity to kick the 1862 season off with a great early season encampment!
April 14th and 15th, 2012
First Annual Spring Muster at Chambersburg!
The 22nd Pa. Vol. Cavalry Co. A and 17th Pa. Vol. Cavalry, Co. F in partnership with Birney's Division 1st Battalion Infantry are hosting this Spring Muster and Living History encampment at the Antique Steam Engine Grounds at Twin Bridges, 1501 Criders Church Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Authentic Camping only, (no hookups, but, Twin Bridges Campground is next to the property). Firewood, port a-johns, water and Saturday night steak dinner will be provided.
We will be doing School of Soldier, Company and Battalion/Division. We have planned a Saturday Tactical (to apply what has been learned) and will have a Sunday Battle (a Shiloh vignette with our Confederate friends who will be on site with their PACS muster)
Pre-registration donation of $10 is required (includes all combatants and non-combatants, including children over age 3 years). Walk on donations of $15 NO EXCEPTIONS. Sutler fee is $30. By Approval Only From the Commanders of the above units. No refunds available. Pre- registration cut-off date is March 17th, 2012. Please be sure to include a copy of your units Certificate of Insurance with the registration...the Antique Engine Assoc. requires this form from us for all participating units. This is a requirement. Contact for registration:
Rick Stoy or John Brindle
9568 Circle Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 369-2327
• Yes, the $10 bucks covers the Steak (a big one...probably 12-14oz. done the way you want it) and all the trimmings (baked potato, veggies etc.) plus all amenities for weekend and gives the landowner a few bucks
• For Friday night the local Chambersburg Pizza Huts will provide Pizza free of charge on site!
• We have a cooker (actually about 5 or 6 helpers) there for the weekend with a full kitchen(commercial) for other times...example eggs, bacon or sausage, toast,home-fries, coffee for $3...lots of other stuff on menu as well, Italian Sausage, kraut dogs, cheese nachos..etc... We have local support from markets and businesses that contribute items for the cooker. And we also have field rations for the guys if they want them included in the deal!
• The cooker area has a large pavilion with tables and so forth probably seats 150...is a good meeting area under roof.
• Is a great site(100+ acres) and we can get a lot done and have a lot of fun. We will have field music and evening music string band...and games...tug of war between companies and between us and the Confederates on other side of property, horse shoes...etc.. and prizes for the winners. We will also have silent auctions to raise funds for battlefield preservation and a 50/50 cash pot for anyone interested.
• I will have a Firearms/Leathers/ authentic items Sutler Mike Klinepeter there who works with John Zimmerman...John may even show up for it. so, anyone having issues with their rifle...he can fix it! and has an extensive amount of parts for repo’s and originals plus other reenactor items.
• I think we can have an effective Drill as well as a interesting mock battle with the corn feds there...they are PACS guys(a max effort for them.
• This will be advertised locally in print and on radio so may be a couple spectators/visitors there at times and we will get visited by the folks at a local campground.
This is a great opportunity to kick the 1862 season off with a great early season encampment!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Important information on the 150th Antietam
Greetings to all members of Birney’s Division!
As many of you know, there will be TWO reenactments this September commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. Since even before our Division meeting in November, there has been a lot of heated discussion about which event Birney’s Division should support as a whole. Everyone on staff has their opinion which is also reinforced by personal relationships with a number of the people in charge at either event. There has even been discussion about splitting forces and sending some units to one and some to the other. To be honest with you pards, that would not be the desirable approach. We have regional operations as an organization, but our strength should be in our numbers at a national anniversary event and we should be determined to come together as a force infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
I know that many of you have your final 2012 event planning meetings this weekend and next. As we are knocking together the final information to present to everyone (for a group decision), please block out these two dates for September and one of them will be our event.
Maryland, My Maryland
September 7-9, 2012
Boonsboro, MD
150th Antietam Anniversary Reenactment
September 14-16, 2012
Location still to be determined
On behalf of General Kelley, General Maffei, and Colonel Rohrbaugh, we thank you for all of the hard work everyone is doing out there and we look forward to a great season this year!
Your Servant,
Christopher Smith, Colonel
Birney's Division, 2d Battalion
As many of you know, there will be TWO reenactments this September commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. Since even before our Division meeting in November, there has been a lot of heated discussion about which event Birney’s Division should support as a whole. Everyone on staff has their opinion which is also reinforced by personal relationships with a number of the people in charge at either event. There has even been discussion about splitting forces and sending some units to one and some to the other. To be honest with you pards, that would not be the desirable approach. We have regional operations as an organization, but our strength should be in our numbers at a national anniversary event and we should be determined to come together as a force infantry, cavalry, and artillery.
I know that many of you have your final 2012 event planning meetings this weekend and next. As we are knocking together the final information to present to everyone (for a group decision), please block out these two dates for September and one of them will be our event.
Maryland, My Maryland
September 7-9, 2012
Boonsboro, MD
150th Antietam Anniversary Reenactment
September 14-16, 2012
Location still to be determined
On behalf of General Kelley, General Maffei, and Colonel Rohrbaugh, we thank you for all of the hard work everyone is doing out there and we look forward to a great season this year!
Your Servant,
Christopher Smith, Colonel
Birney's Division, 2d Battalion
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