Another fellow bushwhacker. I like it. I'm from Lebanon myself so about an hour from Springfield. Oh yea. If I can ever get my game to work and these guys send me another working steam key so I can try out the game we should start that Missouri bushwhackers militia company on here and go with the old ship logo "The Mighty MO"?
Whatcha think? Here is a good profile picture for yuh. Now that you got bloody bill Anderson and I got jesse james were off to a good start lol. I would love that. But, I wonder what regiment we would play as Yeah true. Well I have to get my game to work and try it out for the first time before I do anything. Been trying since the new Drill camp came out and so far no luck. I guess we could just choose a company closest to Missouri till further notice. Actually there was Union partisan units at Harper Ferry that were part of the calvary break out.
The remainder of the regiment mustered out August 13, Detailed service. Duty in Missouri until February Operations against New Madrid, Mo. Pursuit and capture at Tiptonville April 8. Expedition to Fort Pillow, Tenn. Moved to Hamburg Landing, Tenn. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss. Pursuit to Booneville May June At Clear Creek until August.
Moved to Jacinto August 5. March to Iuka, Miss. Battle of Iuka September Battle of Corinth October Pursuit to Ripley October At Memphis, Tenn. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April Battle of Port Gibson, Miss. Raymond May Near Raymond May Jackson May Champion Hill May Big Black Crossing May Siege of Vicksburg, Miss. Assaults on Vicksburg May 19 and Surrender of Vicksburg July 4.
Sunday mornings are usually a little more relaxed as members have the opportunity to attend a period church service. Sunday afternoon is usually another battle, which afterward we load up our gear and head for home. How militarily accurate are things done? The men elect our field commanders who, assume the duties and responsibilities of a civil war officer, the same as it was done during the civil war.
Our officers give orders and assign work details, which we are expected to obey and do. Drills are conducted according to the manuals of that time period and all soldiers are expected to know and perform the drills accurately. The same military structure, chain of command and rules for the civil war soldier are followed. How physically demanding is reenacting? Reenacting can be very physically demanding. We have to deal with the same conditions of heat, cold, rain and snow that they had to deal with during the civil war.
Sometime events require long marches with heavy packs, sleeping on the ground under the stars, cooking over an open fire and following orders whether we agree with them or not. This is all done wearing period clothing and using replica items that they would have had available. About the only exceptions made are for health and sanitary reasons. At most events port-a-potties are available and we are allowed to keep perishable food in ice coolers as long as they are out-of-sight from the spectators.
You should not reenact if:. How many events do I have to attend? You can attend as many or as few events as you like. The reenacting season in our area usually begins in March and runs into December. Few events are held in June, July and August due to the extreme heat.
Some events are held on or near actual battle sites, where we try to accurately reenact the original event. Other events are fabricated as entertainment for the community to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Civil War history.
We make our members aware of all events available Voluntary and Listed. We are also members of the Muddy River Battalion and are welcomed at any event they attend, many of which are regional or national events sometimes held out of state. Many of our members also participate in Living History events where there is no actual battle but educational events for the public.
How do I get started? The first thing we would suggest is to attend a reenactment and visit with the members of the company and ask lots of questions.
We also have several members of our company who make items or have extra items that they are willing to sell cheaper than the sutlers. Some of our members have items they are willing to loan you until you have the means and knowledge to purchase what you actually need.
If you are ready to purchase items ask one of us to go with you to the sutler or if you are purchasing online, email us for assistance. We have dealt with many of the different sutlers at events and online and can give you valuable advice as to what you really need before you invest a lot of money.
What does it cost to get started in reenacting and what do I need? Ask around to see if any of our members have items for sell.
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