Wilson's Creek 150th Aug 12-14, 2011

[RJSamp]

Here's the site: http://www.wilsonscreek150.com/Home.aspx

Will be a good one, hopefully less rain than way back in 2000.

Based on how well Twin Rivers turned out, this should be a great weekend of reenacting!

[wavey1us]

RJ,
It would be neat to see a company of Federal cavalry done right for this event. Proper uniforms, proper equipment, and proper commands. The icing on the cake would be to come out campaign style.

Bill

[michael.shafto]

Hello!

I have been talking to several groups around Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin to see if there would be any interest in forming a company for this event. Company C, 2nd Dragoons was at Wilson's Creek, and I think it would be an interesting portrayal, as the unit had yet to be reflagged as Cavalry and was still wearing the Dragoon orange trim. Would there be any interest here? You can contact me at michel.shafto@hotmail.com or on this forum. Thanks in advance!

[wavey1us]

Company D and Company I of the 1st US Cavalry were also at Wilsons Creek,

[Yellowhammer Rebel]

It would be neat to see a battery of artillery done right for this event. Proper uniforms, proper equipment, and proper commands. The icing on the cake would be to come out campaign style.

Maybe it would be to much to hope for. No copious amounts of red trim, red hat cords, red trim on everybody's trowsers, red gloves, red braces, etc. We can still dream though!!

[wavey1us]

You know,
I was thinking the same thing about the cavalry. Few yellow hat cords (only on fully rigged Hardee hats, no stampede strings, proper horse gear, etc.

[Kace]

RJ:

Any ideas on how many days of tacticals we get to play with for this one?

Kace

7th/30th Missouri Volunteers
The Missouri Irish Brigade

www.moirishbrigade.org

[Spinster]

Kace,

Logistics and arrangements are still being worked out on the unscripted battles.

An announcement will come when the schedule is firm.


Meantime, pay no attention to the dates on the website. Fellers who want something more should plan to be on the property by mid afternoon, Wednesday , August 10.

[Kace]

Glad to hear it. While it was tough for some of my lads to get the extra time off for Twin Rivers, they all loved the first two days! We are looking forward to supporting the 1st FD again at Wilson's Creek.

Kace

7th/30th Missouri Volunteers
Missouri Irish Brigade

[Scooby_308]

Glad to hear it. While it was tough for some of my lads to get the extra time off for Twin Rivers, they all loved the first two days! We are looking forward to supporting the 1st FD again at Wilson's Creek.

Kace

7th/30th Missouri Volunteers
Missouri Irish Brigade

I think that was the consensus of pretty much all that attended. The tacticals were definitely the highlight for me and nearly 99% of the folks I have talked to about TR. We had some folks come in on Friday and they commented it was just another event, nothing spectacular or worth doing again. Those of us that had boots on the ground from Wednesday on for the tacticals were quick to point out what they missed. Most have agreed to return on our word that the tacticals are worth it (and they will be there for the tacticals this time).
The thing to remember is that it will be an oven that time of year and I would recommend that the event organizers have a system in place for water during the tacticals. Buffalos disguised as spring houses or even wagon drawn water systems need to be in place. I saw folks at TR who were not used to the physical aspect of moving and fighting and they drained their canteens early and were affected by the heat of Mississippi in November (I don’t think it got above 78 with plenty of sun). There was water wagon drawn in, but I would recommend more frequent resupplies. Imagine folks unprepared in Missouri August heat!
To the Blue/Grey Alliance leadership(s): TR was a learning experience. Take what you learned and improve. TR laid the foundation for a solid model of 150ths; keep adjusting/tweaking and it will be an even better event.