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Post by causes2b1 on Jan 20, 2012 10:22:30 GMT -6
I know what you mean about the wagons. Robert Orrand spoke to some folks for me, and apparently the going rate for wagons is roughly $500 each.
I'm looking at around 15-20 Federals and 20-25 Confederates. I've asked Greg Richardson to command the Federals and Michael Comer to command the Confederates.
Basically, the Davies Manor folks are letting me run this the way I want to. They are already aware that reenactor participation will be by invitation only, with the exception of the regular Davies Manor house docents (simply because they know the history of the house way better than we do).
The docents will give tours and such inside Davies Manor itself. Everything else on the site will be ours.
I've been asked to bring some folks to the Shelby County History Festival on April 15 to help out the site. I want everyone involved to come. The festival is on a Sunday, so we will be able to spend all that Saturday going over the site, and coming up with ideas.
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Post by causes2b1 on Apr 9, 2012 10:22:33 GMT -6
I have registration up now. Please copy and print, fill out, and mail to the address at the bottom, along with your registration fee. Thanks. You can also follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/308855319167707/Name: ___________________________ Mess or Unit Affiliation: ____________________________ Address: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Medical Conditions: _______________________________ If you have any medical training, please list your level and state of certification here: ________________________________________________ NO WALK ONS! Registration fee is $30. A portion of this fee will be used to procure rations and provide a bounty for wagons to attend. Any remaining funds will be donated to Davies' Manor Plantation. Please indicate below which impression you will be participating as: Civilian __ Wagons __ U.S. Infantry __ C.S. Cavalry __ C.S. Cavalry (dismounted) __ Please send all registrations and fees to: John Spain 8298 George Brett Dr. Cordova, TN 38018
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Post by causes2b1 on May 16, 2012 10:10:48 GMT -6
Guys,
Only a month to go. Registration deadline is June 1. Don't miss out!
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Post by causes2b1 on May 23, 2012 10:59:13 GMT -6
Gents, there's only a little over a week left to register. If anyone is interested, there is room for a few more civilians. Let me know something ASAP.
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Post by causes2b1 on May 25, 2012 7:48:19 GMT -6
If anyone knows any civilians who would be able to come on short notice, give me a shout. I've had some drop out, and the ones who are still coming are mostly male. I'd like to get some women's impressions. Thanks.
Also, we are having work days on Saturday 26 May, and on Saturday 09 June if any of the Hard Case would like to come help get the site ready.
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Post by causes2b1 on May 31, 2012 21:28:03 GMT -6
Gents,
Just a reminder: June 1st (tomorrow) is the deadline to register for Morning Sun. Thanks.
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 2, 2012 8:16:25 GMT -6
Registration is closed. Thank you to everyone who registered.
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 8:08:30 GMT -6
The event went well. I'd like to personally thank everyone who braved the sweltering June heat, the ticks, and the chiggers to come out and make Morning Sun come alive. According to the figures, we had 176 spectators on Saturday, and 187 on Sunday, and those are just the ones accounted for. That's more people than the site regularly gets in 8 months.
A special thanks goes out to Michael Comer and Larry McCluney, the opposing commanders. You gentlemen put on a fine show, and were a joy to work with. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
I'll try to get some pics uploaded soon.....
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:01:01 GMT -6
Nice shot of the front of Davies Manor. Attachments:
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:05:05 GMT -6
Confederate Rose, better known as "Rosie". Attachments:
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:06:21 GMT -6
Robert Orrand Attachments:
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:07:14 GMT -6
Morning Sun....the Musical.... Attachments:
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:07:45 GMT -6
Comer's Boys Attachments:
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:08:32 GMT -6
Larry McCluney and Charles Tucker. Attachments:
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Post by causes2b1 on Jun 19, 2012 15:09:19 GMT -6
Damn, thievin' Yankees...... Attachments:
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