100 man company for Perryville KY

[chad greene]

Perryville, KY
October 11 – 12, 2008

This year’s event will be slightly different for Union forces. We will be camped just outside the living history village, which is this year the town of Perryville after the battle. Town will be full of civilians, shop keepers and all manner of impressions. We are not going to be camped campaign like the soldiers did during the battle; we will be in a fixed camp area with one company street. We will be portraying a 100 man company occupying the town of Perryville. With the army present around the town marshal law will be declared and the military will govern some of the civilian activities.
We will have a guard mount that will have walking routes that will protect both the citizens and the army. The guard mount will be pulled from the company. This will be maintained throughout the event. I suspect there will be inappropriate interactions with military and the civilians and civilian owned businesses. Civilians in the Living History Village will be able to solicit the army for rations etc. This will be a great time for all!!!!

We all know that gas prices are at an extreme, but Perryville is centrally located with over 700 acres of beautiful land. The park has committed to a full program of several thousand dollars for all participants and you will not be able to find a better quality event or a more fun time than here.

Most importantly all of your registration fees will go directly to preservation. Your money does not go to pay for the event.

Scenario for US Military and Living History Village – Perryville, Kentucky post battle October 1862.

Impression for Officers and Enlisted Men for Union Forces – A mid to early war impression for officers (limited use on sack coats.) Enlisted impressions should be typical Western Theater infantrymen in a fixed camp situation.

Impression Opportunities – A 100 man company with the following impressions available.
87 enlisted men
13 NCOs
Cooks- Specifically looking for individuals that will only do cooking. You will have the support of the entire company for water and wood details. The park will provide all equipment and food needed for this impression. All you have to do is show up and cook! You will work in conjunction with the quartermaster.
Laundresses – This must be a functional impression this means you will be open for business.
3 officers

Additional Impression Opportunities –
Officer of the Day
Quartermaster
Adjutant
Sergeant Major
Surgeons
Chaplin


Cavalry and artillery that camp within this are will conduct themselves in accordance with army regulations for a 100 man company or battery.

If you are interested in applying for any one of these positions please send a short introduction and your practical experience. Please note that a general willingness to do some fun work and provide your comrades a quality time will go a long way. This will be an event in an event.

Please check the website at www.perryvillereenactment.org

Thanks,
Chad Greene

[RJSamp]

Perryville, KY
October 11 – 12, 2008

This year’s event will be slightly different for Union forces. We will be camped just outside the living history village, which is this year the town of Perryville after the battle. Town will be full of civilians, shop keepers and all manner of impressions. We are not going to be camped campaign like the soldiers did during the battle; we will be in a fixed camp area with one company street. We will be portraying a 100 man company occupying the town of Perryville. With the army present around the town marshal law will be declared and the military will govern some of the civilian activities.
We will have a guard mount that will have walking routes that will protect both the citizens and the army. The guard mount will be pulled from the company. This will be maintained throughout the event. I suspect there will be inappropriate interactions with military and the civilians and civilian owned businesses. Civilians in the Living History Village will be able to solicit the army for rations etc. This will be a great time for all!!!!

We all know that gas prices are at an extreme, but Perryville is centrally located with over 700 acres of beautiful land. The park has committed to a full program of several thousand dollars for all participants and you will not be able to find a better quality event or a more fun time than here.

Most importantly all of your registration fees will go directly to preservation. Your money does not go to pay for the event.

Scenario for US Military and Living History Village – Perryville, Kentucky post battle October 1862.

Impression for Officers and Enlisted Men for Union Forces – A mid to early war impression for officers (limited use on sack coats.) Enlisted impressions should be typical Western Theater infantrymen in a fixed camp situation.

Impression Opportunities – A 100 man company with the following impressions available.
87 enlisted men
13 NCOs
Cooks- Specifically looking for individuals that will only do cooking. You will have the support of the entire company for water and wood details. The park will provide all equipment and food needed for this impression. All you have to do is show up and cook! You will work in conjunction with the quartermaster.
Laundresses – This must be a functional impression this means you will be open for business.
3 officers

Additional Impression Opportunities –
Officer of the Day
Quartermaster
Adjutant
Sergeant Major
Surgeons
Chaplin


Cavalry and artillery that camp within this are will conduct themselves in accordance with army regulations for a 100 man company or battery.

If you are interested in applying for any one of these positions please send a short introduction and your practical experience. Please note that a general willingness to do some fun work and provide your comrades a quality time will go a long way. This will be an event in an event.

Please check the website at www.perryvillereenactment.org

Thanks,
Chad Greene

Don't forget the 101st man! TEAMSTER! And two of those Privates should be Musicians.....

[ScottWashburn]

We once did some drill with a 100-man company. It was quite interesting! :)

[RJSamp]

We once did some drill with a 100-man company. It was quite interesting! :)

Likewise....By Company, Into Line was a real cluster, even after the 8th attempt.....shows you what drilling for 8 hours a day for months on end could do?

[tompritchett]

Moderator Hat: I would like people to consider this post an event announcement and not a discussion. Chad Greene contacted me prior to posting this announcement and wanted to know the best way to announce his event without it turning into a feeding frenzy. I suggested that he post it in this conference where I could keep an eye on it and moderator the discussions. I will be keeping a close eye on this thread and will not hesitate to delete any post that I feel is out of line regarding the announcement of an event. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Strawfoot]

I'll go on record right now and say the 100 man drill that Chad Greene conducted at Perryville in 2001 was some of the finest I'd ever participated in. I'd highly recommend this event.

"Tits, boys. TITS!"

[RJSamp]

Moderator Hat: I would like people to consider this post an event announcement and not a discussion. Chad Greene contacted me prior to posting this announcement and wanted to know the best way to announce his event without it turning into a feeding frenzy. I suggested that he post it in this conference where I could keep an eye on it and moderator the discussions. I will be keeping a close eye on this thread and will not hesitate to delete any post that I feel is out of line regarding the announcement of an event. Thank you for your cooperation.


Then this thread is in the wrong category. Why not move it over to Event Announcements?

[tompritchett]

Because I have no Moderator authority in the Event Annoucements conference. Here I can keep an eye on it; there I can not. Thus his posting here and not there.

[Micah Trent]

Chad,

Sent you a PM.

[chad greene]

RJ,
Why don't you come on down and be one of the musicians. We could always use your skill at the bugle.
Your Pard,
Chad Greene

[chad greene]

All,
We are looking for civilian impressions for Perryville 2008. This year the living history village will be occupied by US military forces. We are looking for aide impressions, merchants etc. If you would like a great event with plenty of interaction with the military this would be a good event to attend. I am posting the event info for that as well.

Living History Village
Participants in the Living History Village must remain in their historical impressions for the entire program. Anachronistic items and Modern clothes are not acceptable at any time in this area during the event.
The Living History Area is reserved for authentic civilians who wish to recreate the lives of local citizens around the time of the Battle of Perryville. This area will be interactive with the public and all participants will need to have a functioning impression that is relevant to a central Kentucky farming community. All participants will closely observe the standards and rules for this area. Participants must complete the information relevant to the Living History Area on the registration form and submit that information with regular registration.

Impression
Perryville, Kentucky was a typical upper south farming community and most of its citizens were yeoman farmers. The community resided at the conflux of several main roadways that transverse the Kentucky countryside. Perryville contained several successful merchants and professionals that maintained offices and shops on what is today known as Merchant’s Row. Impressions therefore can reflect the diversity, which was present in the original 19th century community. Please refer to the “Owners of the Battlefield” document on the website. The research contained there in will enable those seeking to do an accurate impression of Perryville’s Civil War citizenry.

Civilian participants will be portraying local citizens during the late fall 1862 after the Battle of Perryville. Union forces will be occupying the town and a state or “martial law” will be enforced upon the local citizens. Given the tremendous casualties, severe drought conditions, and the utter destruction of the area’s resources local citizens were struggling with many different social and cultural pressures. Several aide organizations were operating in the area to help alleviate the suffering. There is a great opportunity for numerous impressions reflecting the circumstances in Kentucky during this period.

The impression will be semi-immersion and all participants are encouraged to do first person, but may develop a third person conversation with the visiting public. This will allow the visitor to better understand the civilian scenarios. Further – those that are doing demonstrations are encouraged to interact with the visiting public via third person. Interaction between guests and participants is highly recommended. All participants with a military impression will be required to participate in drill sessions as well as battle scenarios.

Clothing
 Civilians must wear apparel, including head coverings, made by period pattern and construction techniques, of material like that available during the late 1850s and early 1860s.
 Cotton, wool, or blended cotton work dresses in checks, plaid stripes, or period prints with corded petticoats is acceptable. Absolutely no skirts with white blouses and/or jackets are allowed. Mismatched skirts and bodices are only appropriate for exceptionally poor or refugee impressions.
 Period correct ladies headgear including slat or quilted bonnets, and knitted hoods are encouraged. High fashion bonnets should be avoided.
 Collars and cuffs with dresses please.
 Absolutely no modern undergarments or modern clothing beneath period attire – Please wear period correct undergarments.
 Modern stockings and shoes are not acceptable under any circumstances unless they are constructed in such a way as to pass for period shoes.
 Men should not appear in public without vest or coat. Sack or frock coats in appropriate materials are acceptable. Jean cloth, kersey, linsey, broadcloth, satinette material is suitable for men’s attire.
 Period correct men’s stiff brimmed hats or caps only.
 Neckwear should be appropriate to the period and worn in the correct way.
 Period appropriate children’s clothing only. No modern footwear.
 Children should not be dressed in military uniforms. Military influences can be reflected in children clothing, but miniaturized uniforms are prohibited.
 Please refer to military impressions for all CS participants in Living History Village.

Personal Appearance Hairstyles for women should have a center part without bangs. Modern hairstyles must be disguised with appropriate head covering. No “snoods.” Please no hairdressing in public.
 Men’s period correct hairstyles and facial hair only.
 Modern makeup and nail polish will not be allowed.
 Only period eyeglasses or contact lenses are allowed.
 No modern jewelry or watches. Please avoid “high fashion” jewelry.

Please remember to adjust your impression to the social status that you are attempting to portray.


Generalities
 All participants (including children) must remain in period correct clothing during event.
 Infant necessities such as bottles and diapers must be kept from site.
 No modern toys.
 Children must be attended at all times.
 No anachronistic items may be visible at any time during the event.
 All furnishings, cooking items, utensils, bedding, and food containers must be of appropriate period type, material and style.
 No military participants may camp in the authentic civilian camp. All military visitors should keep visits to a strict minimum.
 These items are strictly prohibited: cell phones, cigarettes, and electronic gadgets such as radios and CD players.
 Please keep cameras concealed during the event.
 Camp Commander will be responsible for enforcing these standards and may at anytime ask participants to leave if they are not following the above written guidelines.

To participate in the Living History Village please contact Beverly Simpson – Camp Coordinator at markbeve@bellsouth.net to arrange for your particular impression. You may also contact Joni House at Perryville at joan.house@ky.gov for a participant package.

Thanks,
Chad Greene

[chad greene]

Just so there is no confusion the Living History Camp Coordinator for Perryville in 2008 is Beverly Simpson. You should contact her to work out any particular impression that you would like to do.
Thanks,
Chad Greene

[captdougofky]

All,
We are looking for civilian impressions for Perryville 2008. This year the living history village will be occupied by US military forces. We are looking for aide impressions, merchants etc. If you would like a great event with plenty of interaction with the military this would be a good event to attend. I am posting the event info for that as well.

Living History Village
Participants in the Living History Village must remain in their historical impressions for the entire program. Anachronistic items and Modern clothes are not acceptable at any time in this area during the event.
The Living History Area is reserved for authentic civilians who wish to recreate the lives of local citizens around the time of the Battle of Perryville. This area will be interactive with the public and all participants will need to have a functioning impression that is relevant to a central Kentucky farming community. All participants will closely observe the standards and rules for this area. Participants must complete the information relevant to the Living History Area on the registration form and submit that information with regular registration.

Impression
Perryville, Kentucky was a typical upper south farming community and most of its citizens were yeoman farmers. The community resided at the conflux of several main roadways that transverse the Kentucky countryside. Perryville contained several successful merchants and professionals that maintained offices and shops on what is today known as Merchant’s Row. Impressions therefore can reflect the diversity, which was present in the original 19th century community. Please refer to the “Owners of the Battlefield” document on the website. The research contained there in will enable those seeking to do an accurate impression of Perryville’s Civil War citizenry.

Civilian participants will be portraying local citizens during the late fall 1862 after the Battle of Perryville. Union forces will be occupying the town and a state or “martial law” will be enforced upon the local citizens. Given the tremendous casualties, severe drought conditions, and the utter destruction of the area’s resources local citizens were struggling with many different social and cultural pressures. Several aide organizations were operating in the area to help alleviate the suffering. There is a great opportunity for numerous impressions reflecting the circumstances in Kentucky during this period.

The impression will be semi-immersion and all participants are encouraged to do first person, but may develop a third person conversation with the visiting public. This will allow the visitor to better understand the civilian scenarios. Further – those that are doing demonstrations are encouraged to interact with the visiting public via third person. Interaction between guests and participants is highly recommended. All participants with a military impression will be required to participate in drill sessions as well as battle scenarios.

Clothing
 Civilians must wear apparel, including head coverings, made by period pattern and construction techniques, of material like that available during the late 1850s and early 1860s.
 Cotton, wool, or blended cotton work dresses in checks, plaid stripes, or period prints with corded petticoats is acceptable. Absolutely no skirts with white blouses and/or jackets are allowed. Mismatched skirts and bodices are only appropriate for exceptionally poor or refugee impressions.
 Period correct ladies headgear including slat or quilted bonnets, and knitted hoods are encouraged. High fashion bonnets should be avoided.
 Collars and cuffs with dresses please.
 Absolutely no modern undergarments or modern clothing beneath period attire – Please wear period correct undergarments.
 Modern stockings and shoes are not acceptable under any circumstances unless they are constructed in such a way as to pass for period shoes.
 Men should not appear in public without vest or coat. Sack or frock coats in appropriate materials are acceptable. Jean cloth, kersey, linsey, broadcloth, satinette material is suitable for men’s attire.
 Period correct men’s stiff brimmed hats or caps only.
 Neckwear should be appropriate to the period and worn in the correct way.
 Period appropriate children’s clothing only. No modern footwear.
 Children should not be dressed in military uniforms. Military influences can be reflected in children clothing, but miniaturized uniforms are prohibited.
 Please refer to military impressions for all CS participants in Living History Village.

Personal Appearance Hairstyles for women should have a center part without bangs. Modern hairstyles must be disguised with appropriate head covering. No “snoods.” Please no hairdressing in public.
 Men’s period correct hairstyles and facial hair only.
 Modern makeup and nail polish will not be allowed.
 Only period eyeglasses or contact lenses are allowed.
 No modern jewelry or watches. Please avoid “high fashion” jewelry.

Please remember to adjust your impression to the social status that you are attempting to portray.


Generalities
 All participants (including children) must remain in period correct clothing during event.
 Infant necessities such as bottles and diapers must be kept from site.
 No modern toys.
 Children must be attended at all times.
 No anachronistic items may be visible at any time during the event.
 All furnishings, cooking items, utensils, bedding, and food containers must be of appropriate period type, material and style.
 No military participants may camp in the authentic civilian camp. All military visitors should keep visits to a strict minimum.
 These items are strictly prohibited: cell phones, cigarettes, and electronic gadgets such as radios and CD players.
 Please keep cameras concealed during the event.
 Camp Commander will be responsible for enforcing these standards and may at anytime ask participants to leave if they are not following the above written guidelines.

To participate in the Living History Village please contact Beverly Simpson – Camp Coordinator at markbeve@bellsouth.net to arrange for your particular impression. You may also contact Joni House at Perryville at joan.house@ky.gov for a participant package.

Thanks,
Chad Greene
Mr. Chad Green
I was just wondering if Family camping this year will be in the same spot as last year? What about Artillery bounty and ice.

Always
Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
1st. Ky. Vols
Kentucky

[chad greene]

Doug,
Please contact the park directly with those questions. I am only dealing with the Federal scenarios and along with Beverly Simpson putting out the informaiton about the living history village, which the Federal Army will be involved with.
Thanks,
Chad Greene

[flattop32355]

Will the company in the "town" be a separate event from the regular reenactment taking place across the battlefield that same weekend?

[captdougofky]

Will the company in the "town" be a separate event from the regular reenactment taking place across the battlefield that same weekend?

Flattop

I ask a couple simple questions gunpowder and ice, I would think someone of Chad's status would be able to answer. Somewhat disturbing to be referred to the park. I just wonder if CS is going to be there at all?

Always

Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
1st. Ky. Vols.
Shepherdsville

[Micah Trent]

Will the company in the "town" be a separate event from the regular reenactment taking place across the battlefield that same weekend?

Sent you an email!!!!!

[flattop32355]

I ask a couple simple questions gunpowder and ice, I would think someone of Chad's status would be able to answer. Somewhat disturbing to be referred to the park. I just wonder if CS is going to be there at all?

My guess is that he cannot give you the answers to your questions, because he is dealing only with the Federal company garrisoning the "town", and so has no knowledge of what the answers are. For this reason, he is referring you to the proper authority, the people putting on the overall event. Any other response from him would be mere speculation, and could possibly be incorrect.

Someone of Chad's status knows not to try to answer questions he doesn't know the answer to, and he has been kind enough to let you know where your questions can best be directed.

He's not avoiding your question; he's giving you the only response he can.

My question deals directly with the Federal garrison company and its relationship to the remainder of the Federal troops there that weekend.

[chad greene]

Bernard,
I hope this answers your question. We will be having a 100 man company that will be camped outside of the living history village. This will be strictly a military camp. If we field more than 100 men we will have another company. The 100 man company will be the Federal living history program and receive the ration issue. We will fully participate in the battles as well as the other events at the park that weekend. We are offering a great program and we hope you can attend. If you have not received registration information yet please contact joan.house@ky.gov for a registration package. Let the park know that I refered you. We need good rifles. I guarantee you will have an excellent and fun time. There will be alot of great scenarios to participate in and you will get a great experience.
Thanks,
Chad

[chad greene]

My cell phone was stolden and it had all my contact info in it. I am looking for Terry Leggins (I am not sure that is spelled correctly) he is a reenactor from Illinois. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him?
Thanks,
Chad

[flattop32355]

Bernard,
I hope this answers your question. We will be having a 100 man company that will be camped outside of the living history village. This will be strictly a military camp. If we field more than 100 men we will have another company. The 100 man company will be the Federal living history program and receive the ration issue. We will fully participate in the battles as well as the other events at the park that weekend. We are offering a great program and we hope you can attend. If you have not received registration information yet please contact joan.house@ky.gov for a registration package. Let the park know that I refered you. We need good rifles. I guarantee you will have an excellent and fun time. There will be alot of great scenarios to participate in and you will get a great experience.
Thanks,
Chad

Answered in full. Thank you.

[MarkTK36thIL]

My cell phone was stolden and it had all my contact info in it. I am looking for Terry Leggins (I am not sure that is spelled correctly) he is a reenactor from Illinois. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him?
Thanks,
Chad

Sent a PM.

[Michael Pierpoint]

I will contact Terry Leggans

Michael Pierpoint

18th Illinois Co.B
15th Tennessee Co.G

[chad greene]

Pards,
We have had a good response to the 100 man company. There are many commitments to both the staff positions, speciality impressions and best of all rifles.
This is going to be a super opportunity. I am working on the ration program which will include fresh beef , essence of coffe, hardtack and veggetables this year. It also looks like we are going to get a ration of toothbrushes, tooth powders, candles and soap. The park has committed some serious funds to this program. Additionally for those of you who do not have A-frames we will have a sibley tent for you to use.
To update everyone on event preperations we are going to have a tactical situation early Saturday morning on nearly 150 acres of the park that is not open to the public. Again this will be an unscripted tactical opportunity that is not open to spectators it is just for the reenactors.
The Federal response has been great for this event. We do need to have some more CS rifles to make this a great event so if your interested please contact the park and let them know.
One thing I would also like to mention is the keynote speaker for this year. It is Ruth Hill McAllister. She is the great granddaughter of Sam Watikins of the 1st TN Infantry. That should be a very interesting program for those of you who wish to attend that.

We need more good rifles for the Federal Army and to fill out the 87 privates. This is a great chance to participate in a quality program, donate your money and time to preservation and have a great experience on one of the most pristine battlefield in the country.
Your Pard,
Chad Greene

[Micah Trent]

Come on guys. Get those registrations in. Don't wait till the last minuet. It is not often that you get the chance to take part in a 100 man company, especially out here in the Western Theater. This event is shaping up to be top notch! Chad and the crew at Perryville have done an excellent job getting this years event ready. This is def. an event you don't want to miss out on.

[captdougofky]

Come on guys. Get those registrations in. Don't wait till the last minuet. It is not often that you get the chance to take part in a 100 man company, especially out here in the Western Theater. This event is shaping up to be top notch! Chad and the crew at Perryville have done an excellent job getting this years event ready. This is def. an event you don't want to miss out on.

Micah

What did you find out. Any CS and bounty this year? What about ice on the park for the cooler crowd.

Always
Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
Shepherdsville

[Micah Trent]

Micah

What did you find out. Any CS and bounty this year? What about ice on the park for the cooler crowd.

Always
Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
Shepherdsville

I am not sure Doug. I would think there would be, but to be 100% sure you'll have to contact the park or check with Bev Simpson. I got my hands full on the federal side of things trying to round up recruits for the 100 man company.

Cheers!

[tompritchett]

Micah

What did you find out. Any CS and bounty this year? What about ice on the park for the cooler crowd.


Doug, I would remind you that this thread is related only to the formation of the 100 man Federal company. If you have more general logistical questions, you may contact the sources that you were given earlier or start a new thread asking your questions. Please respect the boundaries that have been established for this thread. Thank you.

[tompritchett]

Doug, I will once again warn you that this thread only concerns the raising of a company of Federals for garrisoning the civilian "town". If you have questions concerning the overall logistics of the event, I would suggest that you open a new thread to address those questions.

[Micah Trent]

Bump

Read post #25.

Come on guys. Get those registrations in. Don't wait till the last minuet. It is not often that you get the chance to take part in a 100 man company, especially out here in the Western Theater. This event is shaping up to be top notch! Chad and the crew at Perryville have done an excellent job getting this years event ready. This is def. an event you don't want to miss out on.

[chad greene]

Gents:
Registrations are starting to roll in and it is looking good. We still need rifles to fill the ranks. We are going to have opportunities for outpost and forward positions with an unscripted tactical on Saturday morning. We have use of several hundred acres of land with no spectators.
We are in need of a good musician and we can come up with a bounty for them. We are also in need of a company sutler.
We have some very good people on board and I will start posting the registration lists next week. Registration shuts down around September 15 so get your registration in. They are doing late registration, but it goes up 5.00.
Remember all of your registration goes for preservation at the park.
We need good men in blue!
Your Pard,
Chad Greene

[thpritchett]

Gents:
Registrations are starting to roll in and it is looking good. We still need rifles to fill the ranks. We are going to have opportunities for outpost and forward positions with an unscripted tactical on Saturday morning. We have use of several hundred acres of land with no spectators.
We are in need of a good musician and we can come up with a bounty for them. We are also in need of a company sutler.

Just for clarification, I am assuming you are discussing just your 100 man company portion of the event and not the overall event itself.

[chad greene]

Yes that is correct. This applies for the 100 man company only.
Thanks,
Chad Greene

[tompritchett]

Yes that is correct. This applies for the 100 man company only.

I thought as much but I asked the question to preclude you from being asked questions about the event in general.

[chad greene]

Hello All,

The 100 man company for Perryville 2008 is coming along very well. We have about 6 days left to get your registrations in before the fee goes up. We have around 35 registrations received for the company so far and many of you that have indicated you are coming have not got registrations in as of yet - we have commitments from about 75 people. Please get your registrations in. We are putting together the ration program and I need you all to get your info in asap. Remember the scenario is the US occupation of Perryville after the battle. The registration fee is 12.00 currently and you will receive a full ration program with lots of ammeniteis coming from the Sanitary and Christian Comm. I know they have hand dipped bees wax candles, toothbrushes, soap, etc. etc. You will pay little for lots of good stuff. The best thing is that all of your money goes directly into preservation. The park standards will be strictly enforced and you are guaranteed an authentic experience for you 12.00.

Again there will be a tactical opportunity as well as outpost opportunities for those attending and wanting to participate in that.

Please try to be at the park by Friday night so that I may get those who are wanting to do outposts to their positions before the Saturday morning tactical.

We could use some more good Southern Men as well. This will be a great program for all attending. If you haven't contacted the park please do so asap to get your invitation and registration info. You cannot download registration from the website it has to be sent from the park.

Thanks,

Chad Greene

[chad greene]

Pards,
We have 70 registered for the company at Perryville. We are doing very well.
If you decided that you can make the event let me know. You cannot just walk on. You have to be approved by command staff. If you would like to come let me know and I will put you on the pre-approved lists.

The ration program is complete and is first rate. The weather is looking great and gas prices are pretty decent around these parts.

If you want to have a first rate time come on down.

I will be sending out emails to everyone registered in the Federal army. Looking forward to seeing you. Please travel safely.
Your Pard,
Chad Greene

[yankeebelle]

The living history village has shaped up well. We also still have room for anyone who might have decided you can now come and the guidelines can be met. If you would like to come please email me at markbeve@bellsouth.net.

See everyone next weekend.

Beverly Simpson

[chad greene]

Hello All,
We are up to 80 registered for the 100 man company at Pville. This is outstanding. It is going to be an excellent time.
I will be on site tomorrow afternoon and all day on Friday. If you decide at the last minute you can make it please contact the park asap to get on the approval list for the event. You won't be able to simply walk on you will need to have approval from command. Let me know or email Joni at the park at joan.house@ky.gov or go to the website at www.perryvillereenactment.org

We have an excellent program with full rations. We worked very hard on the site last week and have everything planned out.

For those of you who are coming please get there on Friday or as early Saturday as you can. We are having a tactical on 200 acres. We will be moving out early and there is a chance for outpost duty on Friday night.

This is going to be excellent! If you can make it you should consider coming.
Gas is at 3.35 cents in Kentucky. The weather is going to be sunny and 75 during the day with 55 at night. The park is beautiful, the ration program is excellent and the alter ego program is first rate.

Hope to see you there!
Your Pard,
Chad Greene

[flattop32355]

I've got two seats available in my Honda for anyone needing a ride down the I-71/I-75 corridor to Perryville on Friday on the way down from Columbus, OH.

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Since I do not know much about this battle, I just purchased a copy of the book: Perryville: The Grand Havoc of Battle by Kenneth W. Noe.

[yankeecav]

Since I do not know much about this battle, I just purchased a copy of the book: Perryville: The Grand Havoc of Battle by Kenneth W. Noe.

A very detailed account. I think you will like the book.

[Spinster]

I followed the extensive event preparations for both the Federal company and the Living History Village with much anticipation. As usual, the attention to detail is wonderful.

Alas, early this week, I had to give 'fair warning' that I likely was not going to make it, as work obligations ate into the time I needed to go tend to some things at Daddy's.

Such a lovely weekend for so many events! I'm sorry to miss this one, as the last several years have seen me at Perryville at least twice a year.

At least I'll get some dressmaking done.....

[flattop32355]

Alas, early this week, I had to give 'fair warning' that I likely was not going to make it, as work obligations ate into the time I needed to go tend to some things at Daddy's.

I missed you. Others did take up the slack.

[Spinster]

Bernie,

Next time take your neon hat with flags on it and your name in lights.

There were niceladies there who wanted to meet you, having read some of your well-worded epistles. They had pie in three flavors.

[flattop32355]

Bernie,
Next time take your neon hat with flags on it and your name in lights.
There were niceladies there who wanted to meet you, having read some of your well-worded epistles. They had pie in three flavors.

Well, Poo!
Thanks to Micah Trent, I ended up going from a happy Private to a busy-looking-after-his-men 3rd, then 2nd, Sergeant for the weekend.

Had any of the ladies asked for me, I wasn't hard to find.

One nice lady laundress was kind enough to also sew up a shirt for me that had split both side seams. It only cost me a period reenactor dollar from my Sgt's pay; a very reasonable price. I was, and am, extremely grateful to her.

[Micah Trent]

Well, Poo!
Thanks to Micah Trent, I ended up going from a happy Private to a busy-looking-after-his-men 3rd, then 2nd, Sergeant for the weekend.


And a great Sergeant you were! I owe you one.:wink:
The funny thing was that your name came highly recommended to me by others, but what matters the most was that you made the commanding officer very happy. I hope they paid you good!

Thank you Mr. Biederman!!!!!!

[Spinster]

Bernie,

Likely that was Miss Peaslee. And I was suppossed to be standing behind a washboard at her establishment.

[flattop32355]

And a great Sergeant you were! I owe you one.:wink:
The funny thing was that your name came highly recommended to me by others, but what matters the most was that you made the commanding officer very happy. I hope they paid you good!

I need to find out who these people are and disappoint 'em real good. Then I can enjoy being a lowly private, again. ;)

However, I will think twice next time about putting myself, on foot, between my commanding officer's horse and some Confederate horse's rear on a horse who thinks it would be Great Jollies to capture the Federal commander, even though he's been shot down at least a dozen times. "Clang, clang. Clang, clang.", indeed! Idiot.

[Micah Trent]

Bernie,

Likely that was Miss Peaslee. And I was suppossed to be standing behind a washboard at her establishment.

Miss Peaslee did a fantastic job. She had some good help as well.

[chad greene]

Gentlemen of the Company,
I appreciate your efforts this past weekend. It was a tremendous success. We raised $3,250 in preservation funds and another $1,000 for the museum project. I can assure you that as the Facilities Director for the PBPA that this money will greatly contribute to the preservation efforts for Perryville. I want to say THANK YOU for coming and contributing to our efforts here at Perryville. This is one of the big reasons why the battlefield is now almost 700 acres of preserved land.

Out of the 81 people that registered the company had 42 rifles, 13 staff, 1 gun with 7 artillerists and a squadron of cavalry. We had a top rate program. The park visitors were incredibly impressed and according to park officials we had around 3,000 spectators for Saturday alone and we don’t have it calculated for Sunday yet.

I want to specifically direct my greatest thanks to the individuals on my staff, my QM staff and my cooks. A special thanks to Captain Preston and his officers who did a grand job. To my old dear friend Joel Foust and Larry See and Tom Lowe thank you so much for the hard work – you guys cooked some great food over a hot fire on a warm weekend. Lt. Wayne Peters and his staff did an excellent job running the commissary. There was not one time that I asked for something that you didn’t already have it finished. Joe Liechty you did a great job with the guards in town. I want to say Thank You to all the men in the ranks you are our foundation and without you we could not have done this.

Here is a breakdown of our program. The rations consisted of 28 cans of beans, 16 cans of tomatoes, 10 cans condensed milk, 25 cans of peaches, 9 cans of sauerkraut, a bushel of apples, 300 pieces of hardtack, 8 pounds of rice, a peck of onions, 5 pounds of oats, 12 pounds of sugar, 25 pounds of potatoes, 5 pounds beans, 3 pounds coffee beans, 6 loafs soft bread, 12 ounce cans of essence of coffee, 44 candles, 3 pounds bologna, 3 pounds cheese, 12 pounds hard salami, 1 barrel pickles, 70 pounds of beef ribs and 55 pounds of fresh steak.

Thanks to the Perryville Battlefield Staff for their hard work supplying both armies with the ration program.

The Sanitary Commission handed out 100 bars of lye soap, 100 toothbrushes and 100 cans of toothpowder. A functioning laundress (Sarah Peaslee) worked hard doing the laundry and seamstress duties for the company.

Included in this program was an alter ego program that included pay call and mail call.

This is the AAR on the Saturday morning tactical.
The tactical on Saturday morning was excellent. We waxed their *&*&* The artillery really played along in placing their gun around 12:01 AM on Saturday morning. At 1:30 a small squadron was dispatched to guard the guns placement. The squad was informed to release one soldier every half hour until 4:00 A.M. This left the gun unattended for 2 hours. Throughout Saturday morning constant roving bands of cavalry patrols were in constant motion trying to probe and detect our movements. At 5:30 we sounded a quite revelee and I instructed the cooks to distribute hard tack and apples for a march. The orders I received from headquarters were to protect the flank while the main body deployed in line of battle. We left our camp under cover of darkness staying to the shadows of the trees. Just a few hundred yards outside of camp I deployed an advanced guard to protect our left flank and our front. We proceeded to our ordered position. This took some time due to the moonlight exposing our position. There was all indication that the cavalry was deployed in our front by the noise of their animals. The company moved past the advance guards to our position. I intentionally left the advance guard in place to see if they would draw any fire. We took up position, rested the men and then with great consternation deployed skirmishers to the right flank upon the hill and to our rear a listening post was placed. I now realize that on the company’s left flank laid Dr.s Creek. This was a good position for the creek was dry and the creek banks were steep and they protected that flank. The trees were thick which assisted in good cover. On my right was a slight hill covered in woods about a 5 degree slope and just past that was a small hill with a clearing. My hopes were that the darkness would help us in our efforts to remain silent which would keep us undetected. Several hundred yards in our front was a small farm road bounded by rocks which led to a farm and house that belonged to H.P. Bottoms. It was my hopes that infantry or cavalry movements would come from this road. Knowing my advance guards could be sacrificed at any minute, but by hearing that gunfire I would be alerted to which way the enemy was approaching. This did not happen. My advance guard rejoined the company in a timely manner.
Daylight was approaching and I directed my officers to the front and informed them that any action would occur within the next 15 minutes as we would be exposed with the sun rising in the East. A small bit of fog started to rise and approach from our rear which proved to be an advantage. At this time my left flank was fired upon by cavalry. My courier and I were on the right flank when the enemy approached. I ordered Captain Liechty to hold and not give ground. I rejoined the company and waited for the enemy infantry, which surprisingly did not come up for awhile. We were continually probed on both flanks by cavalry. The placement of our troops was a great advantage as Dr.s Creek proved to be a natural barrier and did not allow the cavalry to approach the flanks. By this time I knew they had to make a choice and the enemy infantry had to hear this commotion and begin their hasty approach. I ordered my artillery to open fire upon the ford. I knew this would give away our position and it did. They came at us with great vigor. My right flank was being pressed by cavalry and our men began to give some ground. I ordered Captain Liechty to hold at all costs and not to let those people approach our line. Captain Liechty held with great courage and did honor to his post. My left flank was being approached by both cavalry an infantry. I rode to the gun and instructed them to lower the elevation to do double canister within the creek bed and lay down a rate of fire as if **** was coming out of the ground. By this time infantry became involved and we were firing by companies and we were being pressed heavily. The skirmish line that was posted to our front being commanded by Lt. Trent had no choice but to give ground. They rejoined the company. As the artillery was firing into the creek bed both enemy man and horse alike abandoned their positions. The artillery was redirected to fire upon the right flank and to the front of our company. After the firing ceased I ordered Captain Liechty to rejoin the company. The company feeling very confident in our endeavor moved forward upon my command. As we moved forward it was quiet apparent to me what a good job our artillery had done. Before this having no way to move the artillery piece I ordered Captain Daniels to spike his gun. I then ordered the artillerists to follow behind the infantry. We moved towards the ford and came in contact with disjointed cavalry. We kept our pursuit moving forward forcing our enemy to disengaged. At this time without any haste we moved toward the main body of the army. We received four causalities – none that were severe. We detached a rider to inform the surgeon that we had wounded coming in. We went into camp and licked our wounds. Received coffee and chow and rested for a bit. The men now in rest I proceeded to headquarters.

The rest of the weekend went off without a hitch. The battles were well fought. During Sunday’s scenario the officers became suddenly indisposed and Sergeant Major Cornett was left to direct the forces. He did a fine job!

Again my Thanks to everyone who came. I had a great time and I hope you all did as well. Perryville’s staff was quiet impressed and happy with all that we did. I would like to thank them for all of their hard work and letting us use this hallowed ground. I also want to say thanks to the civilians in the Living History Village. The town was great and the quality of the participants in that area was outstanding.
Spread the word! Next year is coming and we hope to do more of the same.

Your Pard,
Chad Greene