"Spring" Shakedown -

School of the Soldier, Ft. McHenry
February 19-20, 2005
 

As in past years, the weekend will consists of drill, drill and more drill.

Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, MD

Start/end times:  Friday afternoon until 4:00 Sunday

The schedule for Saturday and Sunday will be drill, drill and more drill.  If you are planning on arriving Friday night after the gates close at 8:00, the gang will be meeting at J. Patrick's.  We will have a key to let everyone back into the Fort afterwards.  J. Patrick's is located at 1371 Andre Street.  Andre Street is the next-to-last north-south street before the long railway overpass into Fort McHenry.  J. Patricks is one block north of Fort Avenue on Andre Street.   Park reopens Saturday morning, 8:00 AM.  Saturday night's dinner TBD.  Will end after Dress Parade on Sunday afternoon between 4:00 and 5:00 PM

Role of rank and file:  1865 U.S. Regulars.  Drill and training of new recruits before sending them to the seat of war.

Uniform:  Dress and Fatigue Uniform  Trousers will be the light blue for both dress and fatigue

Equipment:  Heavy marching order  (expect a full pack inspection on Sunday)

Quartering:  Barracks

Ammunition:  No

Food:  No cooking will be done on park property, so plan on eating out or

bring ready to eat food with you.

Where to meet unit:  Report to the Enlisted Barracks inside the Fort

Registration information

Registration:  At visitor’s center upon arrival.

Fees:  None

Event Web page:  Fort McHenry

Directions:  Plan Your Visit (scroll down for driving directions)

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