150th Perryville

[chad greene]

Preservation March and Tactical
During the early afternoon hours of October 8, 1862 two opposing military forces assembled to engage in what would become knows as the Battle of the Chaplin Hills or Perryville! They fought across a landscape that would forever be changed by their actions. Preservation efforts are on-going at Perryville and large tracts of land upon which the armies engaged are now being actively protected and interpreted.

If you are a reenacting participant at Perryville’s 150th Anniversary Event you have the chance to assemble with the army and advance to engage in a preservation march and tactical experience that is a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you would like to take advantage of this experience please indicate your intentions on your registration form.

The preservation march and tactical will start on Thursday afternoon. Registration will open at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday October 4, 2012 and you will be able to complete registration and proceed to the remote locations that will serve as assembly areas for the march. Guidance to these areas will be posted at reenactor registration. The march will commence early on Friday morning and the tactical is expected to last throughout the day on Friday. All branches are highly encouraged to attend. Organizations and individuals are welcome and invited to participate!

The Union and Confederate forces will enter the tactical area upon routes that have not been used by Civil War soldiers for 150 years. Please help us ensure that these areas are protected. We challenge each and every one of you who are going to participate in this rare venture to donate to http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields...rryville-2012/

Help us keep history alive – donate now! This Place Matters!
Thank You,
Chad Greene

[Micah Trent]

Just a reminder to everyone:

Mail-in Registration for the 150th Perryville ends on September 1st
On-line Registration ends on September 15th

Remember folks...NO WALK ON's!

[gambit88]

If I can get the time off I plan on being there. Unforuntately I wont know for sure until the end of august, or early september.

Bill

[Micah Trent]

Preservation March Information
This is a rare opportunity to participate on historic ground!
The Perryville 150th Preservation March will begin on Thursday evening October 4. If you are participating please arrive as early as possible. Registration opens at 1:00 at the American Legion Hall in Perryville.

Once You Register
Confederate - you will be directed to your parking area and from there you will proceed on foot to your remote bivouac area on the historic Hankla-Goodnight Farm.
Federal – you will be directed to your parking area and from there you will proceed to your camping areas on private and Civil War Trust land that was used by 1st Corpse as it marched onto the field.

Remote Camping Areas
These are bivouac areas. No tents will be put up. We are guest upon these properties so please treat it accordingly. Parts of these areas are in Conversation Resource Management please do not cut any trees of any size. Fires will be very limited and wood will be provided. If you construct a shebang please pack in whatever you’re going to need to do that.

March Routes
Both routes into the park are historic routes upon which the respective armies used during the battle on October 8, 1862. These routes are across private property and land recently purchased by the Civil War Trust.

Can Cavalry and Artillery Participate
YES – this is a great opportunity for both branches to participate on historic ground!

How Late Can I Arrive?
We would advise you to arrive on Thursday afternoon, but you can access the remote sites until midnight on Thursday when tactical maneuvers are scheduled to begin. If you are going to be later than that please make sure you make special arrangements with your overall command staff.

Tactical Situation
Once the march leaves private grounds and enters the park proper the tactical will begin. All branches will have the opportunity to participate in field maneuvers over historic land. This is totally unscripted and all movements will follow 19th century military tactics, protocol to reach pre-determined objectives.

If You Can’t Arrive until Friday, but still want to participate in the tactical.
Yes you can still participate. The US and CS command staff implemented plans that will allow forces to be added throughout the day on Friday. If your group would like to do that please contact:
Richard Watters (Southern Division) at richwatters@lazerlink.com
Micah Trent (Western Federal Blues) at federalslouch@yahoo.com

You Can Help Preserve this National Historic Landmark! Donate today at: http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields...rryville-2012/

[chad greene]

Perryville Authenticity Contest

Attention! Attention!
Two Thousand Dollars in prize money will be awarded at the 150th Perryville Anniversary Event! A private sponsor is donating $2000.00 in cash prizes for the most authentic at Perryville.
These prizes will be awarded for the most authentic group in the infantry, cavalry and artillery for each army as well as most authentic civilian group. Individual prizes will also be awarded.
Judging will be done by an anonymous panel who will judge all participants on their authenticity and conduct in camp and in the field. Authenticity awards will be made just before the battle reenactment on Sunday.
If you have not yet registered for the event please don’t wait for the last minute. Registration closes on September 15, but you can register now at www.perryvillebattlefield.org

See you in the field!
Chad Greene

[Mitchell]

Not sure if this is the right place to post but I have something of a dilemma. I would very much like to participate at Perryville however I have just returned to the hobby this summer following a nine year absence and do not currently possess a musket. Impression is Union Infantry, not sure if there is anyway for me to participate.

[David Hulsey]

Chad or anybody in know,with the event being just about a month away. I was just wandering what scenario's y'all were planning on recreating,how numbers were looking and what sutlers were coming to the event. Looking forward to a great event.

[Micah Trent]

The numbers are pretty even as of right now. No lopsided number by any means, which is fantastic! The Friday Scenario is one that has never been done, and most likely, never will be again type deal. It is the MUST NOT MISS event. It is for the reenactors by the reenactors. It's not going to be your typical bang bang shoot'em up. Each army has certain objectives they will have to meet before moving to X location/s. It will be a test to see how well commanders can follow orders and how well soldiers can stand up to the test. I can honestly say if you come with the right mindset and the right attitude, this event will give you some goosebumps! Those who came out for our military meeting back in July can attest to that.
Saturday and Sunday scenarios will follow as what actually happened there. No fabrication. Actual ground. Actual movements. Cool stuff!
Not sure who all has registered as far as vendors go. I will look into that and see if I can get a list posted sometime soon.

[chad greene]

All,
We have a 500.00 bounty for wagons. The gentlemen that was going to provide the wagons could not come due to family issues. We need 1 wagon for the CS Army and 1 for the US Army. These wagons will be needed on the preservation march. If you are interested in doing this please contact me asap at chadgreene104@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Chad Greene

[Micah Trent]

2012 Sutlers as of August 23, 2012.
Thanks to PBSHS Manager Kurt Holman for the list.

1) Fall Creek Sutlery
2) Blue Sage (specifically ladies items)
3) Ortega Traders
4) Olson Tinware
5) Mac’s Sutlery (Bill McIntosh, 17910 Hickory Lane; Hagerstown, MD)
6) Sidekick Sutlery
7) Barrancas Mercantile
Dirty Billy Hats (Hats)
9) Sarsaparilla (Root Beer)
10) Civil War Wood Reproductions
11) Cornier Clothier (Ladies and Gentlemen’s Civilian Clothing)
12) K&K Mercantile
13) The Lantern Man (Wooden Items)
14) Blue Acorn Press (Books)
15) S&S Sutler of Gettysburg
16) Civil War Lady
17) 96th District
1 The Button Baron (John Zaharias, 336 Baltimore St; Gettysburg, PA 17325)
19) Ladies and Gentlemen Emporium (General Sutlers)
20) P. Palmer Dry Goods (Kay Gnagey-Ladies Clothing)
21) The Dressmaker Shop (Kim Lynch)
22) The Paper Lady (Mary A. Whisante)
23) Todd Harrison (Photographer)