Spring Shakedown -

School of the Soldier, Ft. McHenry
March 24-26, 2006

 

Overview

Drill, drill and more drill.

Location

Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, MD

Schedule

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

Description

Role of rank and file:  1861 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 dark blue for both dress and fatigue (light blue for those that don't have dark blue)

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 bring ready to eat food with you for breakfast and lunch.  Dinner will be out on the town.

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

Registration information

Registration:  At visitor’s center upon arrival.

Fees:  None

Additional information

Event Web page:  Fort McHenry

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

 

 

   

 

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