To All Commanders, Military, and Civilians:
Please forward this to those planning to attend the June 18-20, 2010, event at Old Bedford Village.
If you would be interested in the opportunity to hold a brief talk (30-45 minute) with a civilian-related topic, a demonstration, or an activity (such as a rounder's game, etc.) please contact me as soon as possible. Roger Kirwin, executive director of Old Bedford Village, has asked me to organize a program of civilian talks and activities for this year's event. I hope to begin finalizing the civilian schedule by June 2.
A welcome meeting will be held in the church on Friday evening which will review the activities planned for the weekend and other potential opportunities to be involved with the public (such as a looting scenario or portrayal of a refugee). So, please plan to attend if you are able. We plan to include a dance, kids' battle, ladies tea, church service, and swap meet among the weekend's activities.
Donations of cookies would be welcomed for the Saturday afternoon's ladies tea.
Thank you for your consideration. I'll look forward to hearing from those who might be interested in the opportunities at Old Bedford Village and hope to see everyone at the event.
Best Regards,
Brenda Geary-Bucek
Civilian Coordinator for the
2010 Old Bedford Village event
Email: DewBeDew@aol.com
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
East Harbor registration closing soon!
The registration for the reenactment at East Harbor State Park in Ohio will be closing in 1o days. Please make sure you get yours sent in as soon as possible. We want to see a good turn out from Birney's Division!
Here is the website for registration and other info: http://eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com/
Here is the website for registration and other info: http://eastharborcwevent.bravehost.com/
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Hale Farm Update #1
For the first time in many years at the Hale Farm event, the Federal Army will be camped in the town and the civilian camps around and among the buildings. It will be an impressive site to see all of the company streets in the town green. We will also use the wooded areas around the town for the campaigners.
Another exciting addition this year will be the use of cavalry. The event has never used cav on horse back and this will be a welcomed feature.
One of the things we are trying to get back to with this event are the basic experiences of the Civil War that so many of us joined the hobby for in the first place. In other words, bring plenty of power!
Stay tuned for more...
Another exciting addition this year will be the use of cavalry. The event has never used cav on horse back and this will be a welcomed feature.
One of the things we are trying to get back to with this event are the basic experiences of the Civil War that so many of us joined the hobby for in the first place. In other words, bring plenty of power!
Stay tuned for more...
Monday, April 05, 2010
Division max-effort in Ohio
The Civil War Reenactment season is upon us once again. Please mark your calendars for Hale
Farm & Village's Civil War Reenactment, August 14 & 15, 2010. This year, Hale Farm & Village is excited to grow this spectacular event.
This is a maximum-effort event for both Birney's Division and Army of the Ohio on the Federal side, and Medich's Battalion on the Confederate side. This promises to be one of the largest Civil War events ever held at Hale Farm.
As in years past, Civil War reenactors will enjoy the usual amenities, including battles in the North Pasture on Saturday and Sunday, a complimentary supper on Saturday night provided by Hale Farm & Village, and the Civil War Ball.
As we approach the sesquicentennial of the Civil War in 2011, Hale Farm & Village and the
Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) are pleased to add new opportunities for reenactors and visitors to rediscover the many ways in which Ohioans played a key role in the war. This year, Hale Farm & Village presents a new public program on August 14, Dinner with Abraham Lincoln, a meal of historic portions presented by the museum's Historic Foodways department in the Gatehouse Visitor Center as well as a Civil War-Era Wedding. Civil War Reenactors who participate in the encampment will receive a significant discount on this spectacular new event (see the registration materials at www.halefarm.org).
Additionally, Hale Farm & Village's event management team, Kelly Falcone-Hall (VP, Hale Farm), Becky Carlino (Director of Community Engagement, WRHS, and Event Manager) and Beth Pamula (Operations Manager and Civil War Reenactor) are pleased to announce a new Civil War Roundtable comprised of reenactors, units, divisions, and staff who will meet throughout the year to discuss opportunities to mark the 150th anniversary and discuss ways to improve this annual event.
If you'd like to get involved, please contact Becky Carlino (carlino@wrhs.org) for more information.
Finally, the WRHS, Hale Farm & Village are honored to be part of a statewide commission to
celebrate the Civil War sesquicentennial, the "Civil War 150." See www.ohiocivilwar150.org for more information.
We look forward to your participation in the Civil War Reenactment at Hale Farm and Village.
Registration for the event must be returned by July 30, 2010.
Farm & Village's Civil War Reenactment, August 14 & 15, 2010. This year, Hale Farm & Village is excited to grow this spectacular event.
This is a maximum-effort event for both Birney's Division and Army of the Ohio on the Federal side, and Medich's Battalion on the Confederate side. This promises to be one of the largest Civil War events ever held at Hale Farm.
As in years past, Civil War reenactors will enjoy the usual amenities, including battles in the North Pasture on Saturday and Sunday, a complimentary supper on Saturday night provided by Hale Farm & Village, and the Civil War Ball.
As we approach the sesquicentennial of the Civil War in 2011, Hale Farm & Village and the
Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) are pleased to add new opportunities for reenactors and visitors to rediscover the many ways in which Ohioans played a key role in the war. This year, Hale Farm & Village presents a new public program on August 14, Dinner with Abraham Lincoln, a meal of historic portions presented by the museum's Historic Foodways department in the Gatehouse Visitor Center as well as a Civil War-Era Wedding. Civil War Reenactors who participate in the encampment will receive a significant discount on this spectacular new event (see the registration materials at www.halefarm.org).
Additionally, Hale Farm & Village's event management team, Kelly Falcone-Hall (VP, Hale Farm), Becky Carlino (Director of Community Engagement, WRHS, and Event Manager) and Beth Pamula (Operations Manager and Civil War Reenactor) are pleased to announce a new Civil War Roundtable comprised of reenactors, units, divisions, and staff who will meet throughout the year to discuss opportunities to mark the 150th anniversary and discuss ways to improve this annual event.
If you'd like to get involved, please contact Becky Carlino (carlino@wrhs.org) for more information.
Finally, the WRHS, Hale Farm & Village are honored to be part of a statewide commission to
celebrate the Civil War sesquicentennial, the "Civil War 150." See www.ohiocivilwar150.org for more information.
We look forward to your participation in the Civil War Reenactment at Hale Farm and Village.
Registration for the event must be returned by July 30, 2010.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Division drill and tactical
This is just a reminder about the Birney's Division School of the Battalion and tactical in Perryopolis, PA on April 24-25. If your unit still needs to register, email Mike Murphy at ltmurph54th@yahoo.com and check out the Facebook Event Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=179758132935
I want to stress that we hold our annual drill weekend not just to wear more leather off of the bottom of everyone's shoes. It is important that we blend our various units together to work as battalions so we are better able to perform in a cohesive and SAFE manner when on the field. TRAIN LIKE YOU FIGHT AND FIGHT LIKE YOU TRAIN!
I know none of us like to march and drill for hours on end, but safety in our hobby may dictate some day that if you don't show up for a drill weekend or at drill during an event, you won't be permitted to take the field. It is getting that serious folks.
In case you missed the info on the event, here it is again. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Chris Smith
2d Battalion
We will kick off the 2010 season with a Division event at Perryopolis the last weekend in April. This will be a no-cost event.
As in past years we are offering training for our members with a twist. This school will be on battle tactics and maneuvers and will focus on the practical application of this material. We encourage your whole unit to attend. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICER/NCO SCHOOL. It is for all reenactors.
We plan to run the schooling from morning to afternoon. After discussions and dinner, we will engage in a tactical so the participants can apply what was learned earlier. The Department of Northern Virginia will be there in force along with other Confederate units creating a target friendly environment for both sides. We will then resume with another tactical on Sunday morning early enough so everyone will be on the road before or around noon.
We encourage you all to attend and bring as many of your folks as you can to join in the fun and education.
I want to stress that we hold our annual drill weekend not just to wear more leather off of the bottom of everyone's shoes. It is important that we blend our various units together to work as battalions so we are better able to perform in a cohesive and SAFE manner when on the field. TRAIN LIKE YOU FIGHT AND FIGHT LIKE YOU TRAIN!
I know none of us like to march and drill for hours on end, but safety in our hobby may dictate some day that if you don't show up for a drill weekend or at drill during an event, you won't be permitted to take the field. It is getting that serious folks.
In case you missed the info on the event, here it is again. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Chris Smith
2d Battalion
We will kick off the 2010 season with a Division event at Perryopolis the last weekend in April. This will be a no-cost event.
As in past years we are offering training for our members with a twist. This school will be on battle tactics and maneuvers and will focus on the practical application of this material. We encourage your whole unit to attend. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICER/NCO SCHOOL. It is for all reenactors.
We plan to run the schooling from morning to afternoon. After discussions and dinner, we will engage in a tactical so the participants can apply what was learned earlier. The Department of Northern Virginia will be there in force along with other Confederate units creating a target friendly environment for both sides. We will then resume with another tactical on Sunday morning early enough so everyone will be on the road before or around noon.
We encourage you all to attend and bring as many of your folks as you can to join in the fun and education.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Don VanMeter receives award
On February 13, 2010 Argus Lodge #545 F. &A.M. in Canfield honored Brother Donald Van Meter, one of it's longtime members with The E. Tom Brown Award.The E. Tom Brown Memorial Award was established to honor those who have given Service Above Self to the principles of Freemasonry and have been an Ambassador of Argus Lodge.
Brother Van Meter has coached and educated many of Argus' new members.Brother Van Meter lives in North Jackson and is a 32 Degree Mason of The Scottish Rite. He is also a member of the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Civil War Reenactment Unit in which he is a Captain and Commander. He graduated from South High school in Youngstown, Ohio in 1959, retired from Republic Steel in 1982 and served as a 2nd Class Radar technician in the US Navy from 1961-1965.
Argus Lodge is part of the 24th Masonic District, which is composed of twenty-six Lodges in four Ohio counties, with roughly six thousand five hundred members.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Report from the Birney's Division Annual meeting
Hi all. Sitting here in my hotel room after the Division meeting in Gettysburg this evening. We had and excellent discussion to wrap up the 2009 season and look to event in 2010.
On behalf of General Kelley and the staff, the following is the Birney's schedule for 2010:
April 24-25, Spring School of the Battalion and Tactical for Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry
Perryopolis, PA (Division event)
June 12-13, East Harbor, Sandusky, OH (2d Battalion event)
June 19-20, Old Bedford Village, Bedford, PA (Division event)
June 26-27, March to Destiny, Shippensburg, PA (1st Battalion event)
July 2-4, 147th Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA (Division event)
July 17-18, Battle of Funkstown, Hagerstown, MD (1st Battalion event)
July 24-25, Argus Park, Canfield, OH (2d Battalion event)
August 14-15, Hale Farm, Bath, OH (Division event)
September 18-19, Third Winchester, Luray, VA (1st Battalion event)
October 2-3, Cold Harbor, Perryopolis, PA (Division event)
November 20, Remembrance Day, Gettysburg, PA
More details will be posted on the schedule on the Birney's event page at http://www.birneysdivision.org/ later this week.
Looking forward to another exciting year!!!
Your Servant,
Christopher L. Smith
2d Battalion
On behalf of General Kelley and the staff, the following is the Birney's schedule for 2010:
April 24-25, Spring School of the Battalion and Tactical for Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry
Perryopolis, PA (Division event)
June 12-13, East Harbor, Sandusky, OH (2d Battalion event)
June 19-20, Old Bedford Village, Bedford, PA (Division event)
June 26-27, March to Destiny, Shippensburg, PA (1st Battalion event)
July 2-4, 147th Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA (Division event)
July 17-18, Battle of Funkstown, Hagerstown, MD (1st Battalion event)
July 24-25, Argus Park, Canfield, OH (2d Battalion event)
August 14-15, Hale Farm, Bath, OH (Division event)
September 18-19, Third Winchester, Luray, VA (1st Battalion event)
October 2-3, Cold Harbor, Perryopolis, PA (Division event)
November 20, Remembrance Day, Gettysburg, PA
More details will be posted on the schedule on the Birney's event page at http://www.birneysdivision.org/ later this week.
Looking forward to another exciting year!!!
Your Servant,
Christopher L. Smith
2d Battalion
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