Franklin 2009

[Leif Christensen]

Is there any info on Franklin 2009 ?
Besides that, is there any reenactments the week before or after that somewhere ? (When I am abroad I might as well attend more than one event).
thanks
Leif
Denmark

[Spinster]

Tell us more about the dates you will be in the country.

The land used in the past for the Franklin, Tennessee event is gone, gone, gone, paved over for yet more houses and roads, despite a number of best efforts.

Its likely though that your travel dates may encompass the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, a few hours distance from that site, and an excellent program.

[Leif Christensen]

Hi
The reason why I think of that event is that I had some friends from Denmark at the Franklin 140years. But a lot of things can change in five years, thou.

We havent set the date yet, but the time of the season fits me well.
I believe the 140. reenactment was held one month before the actual date.

leif

[Jubilo]

Dear Folks,
Seems to me that a "commemorative " event could be staged at another location in the state . Tennessee is centrally located for most "Western " folks and 2009 is the 145th anniversary of The Battle of Franklin . In spite of being a one day affair it could be fought twice or incorporate a Spring Hill or other action to augment the event. Since Franklin seems to have developed an almost mystic aura for many folks, it seems a shame to ignore it.
all for the old flag,
David Corbett

[tompritchett]

In spite of being a one day affair it could be fought twice or incorporate a Spring Hill or other action to augment the event.

I would suggest the second event being the Battle of Nashville, the second half of the destruction of Hood's army.

[yankeecav]

There is an immersion event Nov. 13-15, 2009 in Georgia recreating the foraging parties of Sherman's March. http://www.bummers09.com/

[captdougofky]

I would suggest the second event being the Battle of Nashville, the second half of the destruction of Hood's army.

The last Big Franklin 140th we did the Battle of Nashville on Sunday. They had the trenches dug etc. Good time, even though infantry marched a long way. After that event and Miss. the next year big ones in the West haven't been the same. I agree Nashville and Franklin together on the same weekend. CPHer's get you shovels out, trenches to dig. Hood is heading your way.

Always
Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
Kentucky

[RJSamp]

The last Big Franklin 140th we did the Battle of Nashville on Sunday. They had the trenches dug etc. Good time, even though infantry marched a long way. After that event and Miss. the next year big ones in the West haven't been the same. I agree Nashville and Franklin together on the same weekend. CPHer's get you shovels out, trenches to dig. Hood is heading your way.

Always
Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
Kentucky

Tom and Doug: We also did Spring Hill at this one....that was the LONG march by the Infantry.....my good fortune to be mounted...

[WestTN_reb]

Tom and Doug: We also did Spring Hill at this one....that was the LONG march by the Infantry.....my good fortune to be mounted...

Poo on you. Mounted...pah!

I made the loooong march, too. I actually wore holes clean through the soles of my brogans on that march. We still have an ongoing joke in our company: When anyone says that something is only a mile away, we ask them if it's a regular or a "Spring Hill Mile".(this comes from Col. Moody telling us, "just one more mile." Six miles later, the joke was created.)

[captdougofky]

Tom and Doug: We also did Spring Hill at this one....that was the LONG march by the Infantry.....my good fortune to be mounted...

My gun didn't get to play on Sunday and I'm glad. I had a chance to watch the Nashville Battle. One of the best I've seen. That long march is still talked about. Being Artillery I didn't have to make it either. I saw the blisters on the men of the 46th Tenn. That's not my idea of fun. For those who like to march, you missed a good one.

Always
Doug Thomas
Lyons Battery CS
Kentucky