Meade's Head Quarters, Gettysburg National Military Park

July 24-25, 2004

Location

 Gettysburg National Military Park

Schedule

 8:00a.m. Saturday to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
Saturday-Sunday: Living history camp and programs of The General
Headquarters Staff and an Infantry unit. Headquarters in the vicinity of
the Cyclorama Center.

Registration

 Notify your chain of command by July 15
Fee: None
Where to meet: Meet in the vicinity of the cyclorama at 8:00 AM Saturday to
set up camps. Park in overflow parking lot across the street from Meade's
Headquarters.

Description

Host:  Gettysburg National Military Park

Command Structure:  General Staff Headquarters and Sykes Company formation

Portrayal:  July 1863, General Headquarters Staff and U.S. Regular Infantry

Role of rank and file:  Guards and Headquarters' clerks, U.S. Regulars, Army
of the Potomac Infantry soldiers

Uniform:  Fatigue Uniform   Mid-war Fatigue Uniform General Staff, Officer; Enlisted Infantry, Sacks
and light blue trousers. Forage cap.

Equipment:  Heavy Marching Order

Quartering:  Bivouac   Shelter halves on the actual Gettysburg battlefield

Ammunition:  Do not bring any cartridges or caps.

Food:  There will be no cooking on site, meals will be had at the local
eating establishments.

Additional Information

Event web page:  Gettysburg National Military Park

Directions:  See the above webpage for directions