September Storm

[Wild Rover]

All,

The September Storm (145th South Mountain and Antietam) Website is now active at http://www.wmhf.org/septstorm/

Registration will open December 1st, and keep an eye out for more updates on the site.

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

The information on the South Mountain Preservation March is now posted at http://www.wmhf.org/septstorm/southmtnmarch.html

If you are interested in this aspect of the September Storm Event, please do contact the organizers.

Registration for the event opens Friday!

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

Registration is now open,a nd the information on the Two marches- South Mountian March and the AP Hill March have been added. Look for more details on scenarios and specific impressions shortly.

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

All,

We have finalized the details of the South Mountain Scenarios for the September Storm event, Sept 7-9, 2007.

For the 145th Anniversary of South Mountain we will be portraying-


The Morning Phase of Fox's Gap- 1pm -This will be a public action replicating the attack of the Ohio Brigade.

CS Units-

5th VA Cav
Pelham's Horse Artillery- one section

Garland's Brigade
5th NC Inf
12th NC Inf
23rd NC Inf
20th NC Inf
13th NC Inf

G B Anderson's Brigade
2nd NC Inf
4th NC inf

Bondaurant's Battery- Section thereof

Federal Units

Small Cavalry Patrol

11th Ohio Inf
12th Ohio Inf
23rd Ohio Inf
36th Ohio Inf
30th Ohio Inf

Crome's Artillery - Section thereof

This action will feature heavy hand to hand combat, use of deployed sharpshooters and skirmishers, and replicate the actions up till Noon.


Saturday Dusk Battles- these will occur at the same time on different portions of the field. These actions are for Reenactors only, and desinged to give them a true experience of being immersed in the Civil War. These are set to stat one half hour prior to dusk, and end after dark.

Frost Town Road Battle- this will feature the Attack of the Bucktails on Rhodes' Alabama Brigade.

CS units-

12th Ala Inf
3rd Ala Inf
6th Ala Inf

Federal Units

7th Pa Reserves
4th Pa Reserves
13th Pa Reserves
6th Pa Reserves

This will occur over the the various rock out croppings and terrain that closely matches the area along Frost Town Road.

Final Stand at Crampton's Gap-

This scenario will focus on the right flank action out side of Burkittsville and will replicate the depserate fighting for the Southern Gap.

CS units-

2nd Va Cav
Georgia Troup Light Artillery- one section

Parham's Brigade
12th Virginia

Cobb's Brigade
Cobb's Legion Infantry
24th GA Inf
15th NC Inf

Federal Units-

Torbert's Brigade
4th NJ Inf
2nd NJ Inf

Bartlett's Brigade
18th NY Inf
23nd NY Inf

Wollcott's MD Artillery - One section

This action will depict the last stand of Cobb's Legion on the East Slope of Crampton's as well as the heroic attack of the NJ Brigade against the few remaining gunners who alone are left holding the Gap.


Over the next several weeks we will be working with the various force commanders to assign unit portrayals, and then will be posting back ground histories for all the units involved.

Next week will be be working to finalize the scenarios for Sunday's Battle's- The Battle of Antietam.

Many thanks to Al Preston of the South Mountain State Battlefield for all of the help researching and finalizing these, so that they will be the most realistic and authentic scenarios possible.

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

Here are the units to be portrayed for Antietam Scenarios at September Storm-


First Battle- Eyeball to eyeball- the Assault of the Iron Brigade

For participants only, shortly after dawn


Federal-

Battery B, 4th US

2nd USSS
19th Ind Inf
7th Wisc Inf
6th Wisc Inf
2nd Wisc Inf

7th Pa Reserves
4th Pa Reserves
8th Pa Reserves

Confederate

Parker's Virginia Battery

13th GA Inf
38th GA Inf

2nd VA Inf- 26th NCST

6th LA Inf- PSL
9th La Inf- CVG
10th La Inf


2nd MS Inf- recycled from 13th GA
11th MS Inf- recycled from 38th GA
6th NC inf- recycled from 2nd VA- 26th NCST


Last Action- Sedgwick's Repulse- public action 11:30 AM


Federal

Woodruff's Battery

15th Mass Inf
20th Mass Inf
82nd NY Inf
59th NY
42nd NY
106th PA
7th MI
72nd PA

Confederate

Parker's Virginia Battery

32nd Virginia
10th GA
13th Miss Inf- CVG
17th Miss- 26th NCST
13th VA- CMF
52nd VA
7th GA
9th GA

Please let me know if there are units you prefer to portray as soon as you can.

[Wild Rover]

All,

Just a short note that the New Old World Theater will be performing at September Storm. For this event they will be presenting the Stage Struck Yankee, a comedy which features period props and lighting.

This performance will be for participants after the Saturday Evening Dusk Battles.

The NOWT has presented several programs for WMHF in the past, including the highly praised Ourr American Cousin at the Summer of '62 event in 2005.

We look forward to seeing them again.

For more information on September Storm, please go to www.wmhf.org

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

All,

Just a short note to let you know the first ($15) registration deadline for September Storm is February 28th.

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

Update-

We currently have over 400 pre registered, the majority of which are Federal- Yea!

Anyhow, if you are one of the invited CS participants, we encouarge you to register ASAP since there are no CS walkons and we are limiting the event to 2000 troops total.

Thank you,

[turfwriter]

Mr. Anders, have you chosen a civilian coordinator for September Storm yet, and will you be capping the number of civilians at this event?

Many thanks,
Laurel Scott
Union Bridge, MD

[Wild Rover]

Laurel,

We have assembled a team of Civilian Coordinators. They are Victoria Kent and Krystin Contant.

We are not planning to "cap" the numbers attending, however if civilian registration exceeds managable numbers, then we will ahve to explore that option.

Currently there are Approximately-

700 Federal Military
360 CS Military
50 Civilians

We are capping US participation at 1200 and CS at 700.

Pards,

[illinoisrebel]

Does anyone have a count yet of the confederate pre registered? My mess and I are coming from Ca for the event.

[Bob 125th NYSVI]

Does anyone have a count yet of the confederate pre registered? My mess and I are coming from Ca for the event.

I haven't seen one but I'm pretty sure Chris has closed the CS side so no more registrations are available to CS impressionists.

Did you manage to preregister?

[illinoisrebel]

Bob, I (we) did pre register, but are a little concerned that we have not received a receipt or confirmation of our payment, etc.

Regards

[Wild Rover]

The CS count is aprox 370 to date...today we got in 6 Federals, 9 CS troops, 4 civilians and 2 uninvted CS registrants whose registration will be returned.

If you are invited to attend, you can register as CS, if not your registration will be returned. Only 750 Cs folks have been invited.

The 14th Tn is invited BTW.

Federal numbers are over 700 to date.

Pards,

[illinoisrebel]

Thanks for the info Chris.

[Wild Rover]

A 1st National Confederate Flag hand made by John Pittsenbargar has been donated by the North State Haberdashery, valued at $350.00. This will be 1st prize for the number one fund raiser for the Gen. Garland March , Sept 6-7, 2007. Each marcher is to seek sponsors for the 8 mile march, with the greatest fund raiser getting the flag. All proceeds are donated to the South Mountain State Battlefield. All checks are to be made out to "WMHF" Western Maryland Heritage Foundation and are tax deductable. Minimum donation for march is $50.00, in 1997, the top fundraiser was $750.00, and in 2002, $550.00.

Arriving on Sept 6th to the reenactment site for Sept Storm at 4 pm, troops will be shuttled up to Turner's Gap for drop off, no powder or caps in boxes. Troops will march from Turner's to Fox's Gap and bivouac for the night at the NC South Mountain Monument. Period rations will be distributed, there is nothing like experiencing a night on South Mountain where the 20th & 23rd NC fought hand to hand with the Ohio boys.

For those of you that need more info go to: www.wmhf.org and click Sept Storm, then go to preservation and the 145th Preservation March . Or you can go to www.13thnc.com for further info. Registration to the Sept Storm reenactment is a seperate fee.

Many thanks to North State and Rex Hovey and gang!

Pards,

[Frank J. Aube]

I enjoyed Summer of 62 probably more than any other event I have ever been to in 13 years of reenacting... I am looking forward to September Storm with great anticipation !!!!!

Can anyone answer this question as the event nears are there plans to post the names of those who have registered on the web site? much the same as was done for " Summer of 62"

Thanks

Frank J. Aube

[Frank J. Aube]

Hi Chris, will they be posting the names of those that have registered on the Web Site? much the same as they did for Summer of 62 !!!

Thanks

Frank J. Aube

[Wild Rover]

Frank,

Yes.

After the May 31st $20 Deadline we will have a list of registered posted.


And thank you for the compliment.

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

All,

Just a short note to let you knopw that registration is almost full for September Storm. We currently have 89 CS Military Slots left and 120 Federal Military Slots left.

Once we hit the full quota registration will be closed, so I urge each of you to be sure all your commands are registered, as we are committed to historical force ratios.

Please go to www.wmhf.org and register today if you have not done so.

Pards,

[unionprivate]

Gentlemen, I am in the process of looking into the possibility of renting a bus for the trip down to the Sept Storm event. The starting point will be in the Western New York area with an additional stop somehwhere in the PA/NY line possibly further south. If youve ever ridden a bus to a long event, you know when you factor in the cost of gas, the availability of watching movies on the way down and back, having a bathroom on the go (for number one), and the fact that you can rest and relax not having to drive.........well in my opinion its worth it. I do not have a price on a bus, in fact I dont even have the availability as of yet....I am putting out feelers to see if theres anybody in the area that would be interested in partaking!?!?!? Feel free to shoot me an email: unionprivate@verizon.net I am getting numbers together....so if your interested, let me know. Thanx

[billwatson]

Lest you get discouraged, let me bring up the obvious just in case: Buses come large and small, you don't need to set your sights on 80 men and 8 horses to make the rental work. Even if you get six guys interested, renting a big van and sharing the driving is still a better deal than six guys driving on their own.

[unionprivate]

True, very true. At the present time, the 140th NY, 149th NY, and 49th NY will be falling in with the western brigade at the event. Im thinkin more along the lines of 20-30 men just in those groups alone. Then, add those men who are interested that live along the way of our travling route or who will meet at a predetermined pickup spot......Im thinkin maybe close to 40 or so men.

[M.Bene]

Ah. South Mountain.

Starts the day after I go back to University. :(

Tell me how it is, gents. Yet another big one I'm missing due to life sticking it to me.

[MuleyGil]

"Ah. South Mountain.

Starts the day after I go back to University. "

I'll still be in Afghanistan.

My Great-great grand daddy, Elijah S Davis, Co I, 6th Alabama Inf, was there for the 1st one though.

[Prodical Reb]

Hey Gil,
I planned my R&R leave (from Afghanistan) so I could see my daughter go to her first day of school; but it worked well for this event also. I'll be there hopefully with my restocked original Enfield from Lodgewood. Needless to say I can't wait for Sep for many reasons. Wish you could be there too. Take care!

[pvt_jb]

Does anyone know if you receive anything back after registering for Sept. Storm? Such as a confirmation letter or anything. I only sent my registration in a few weeks ago but I am nervous with the registration reaching its cap that I won’t get in.

[Wild Rover]

Folks,

The registration list will be posted in a week or so on the web site

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

Gents and Ladies,


Here are the latest updates from the event-


- Major Change- we are eliminating the Sedgewick's Advance Scenario on Sunday, and moving the "Eye ball to Eyeball" scenario to 8:30am, and making that the public battle for Sunday. The reasons for doing so are as follows: A- it is easier to pull of 3 good scenarios than 4, and I would much rather see 3 excellent ones than 4 so so battles. B- it gets the road warriors back on the raod by 11am on Sunday so that most can go to work on Monday. C- We chose to do this to allow our Western Brothers to still do the portrayal they are coming for. The web site will reflect these changes shortly

- Sporting Events- We have purchased many period field games for use at the event. There will be a designated field that will be "neutral", and folks can engage in period games run by our civilian coordinators (Victoria Kent and Krystan Contant). These Games include Trap Ball, Quoits, Lawn Bowling, Shuttlecock, Tug of War and many others. This area will be clearly marked, and please experience another aspect in the culture of the 1860's

- Civilian Activities- Shortly the updated information for Civilians will be posted on the event web site

- Web Site- Shortly there will be posted a list or registered participants, updated schedules and site maps. Give us a week or two and this will be availible to you.

- Registration- No kidding here folks, we are almost topped out, with maybe 200 military slots left. And when we close registration, we mean it is closed. So if you are waiting on something, don't or the train wil leave you behind.

- Event T-shirts- WMHF has September Storm T shirts for sale through Chris Daley (www.cjdaley.com). Check them out, and all proceeds from them go to preservation.
We only had a small run made, so once they are gone, that is it!

-New World Theatre Company is coming to put on "Stage Struck Yankee" Saturday ngiht, and we have a much larger tent than last time (40 by 120) coming so folks will not have to stand outside trying to see the play. This is another huge hit, and we look forward to seeng them there.

- Work Days- There are many coming up, and by taking ownership of your hobby and pitchingin, together we can make a better event for all of us. The Following Dates are set - July 21st, August 11 and Then August 25 and September 1st. We meet on site at 10am- and WMHF provides drinks and Lunch. The Federals had a great turn out at the last work day, and that support is greatly appreciated. For the work days we will be clearing brush, staging water tanks and finish building the "Sharpsburg Pike"- So do bring work gloves, Weed eaters, chainsaws and other brush cutting gear. Email me at ltcolcsa@hotmail.com if you can help us out. Sweat Equity is greatly appreciated.


All for now folks, go to the web site at www.wmhf.org to check out the web site, and look for the updates there shortly.

Pards,

[MuleyGil]

Michael,

I leave the land of endless beach and camels on the 21st of September. Three years over here is long enough.

[Prodical Reb]

Gil, Congrats on that time spent over here. Hopefully you had enough breaks to get back to the fatherland and family to make it bearable. I'd say if your home in time head to Chickamauga. It happens that weekend! But you'll probably want to spend that weekend getting reaquainted with family! Wish you were going to Sept Storm. I'd like to meet you IRL. I won't be out ogf hee until early next year. Maybe we'll meet after I retire from the Army of Me next year! (Seems this is what it has come too!) Take care Mike

[Wild Rover]

September Storm

Registration Announcement


Please note that registration for the CONFEDERATES has reached the maximum and is now CLOSED. Any registrations that have been placed in the mail and postmarked today July the 30th of 2007 will be honored. Any further registrations for CONFEDERATES postmarked after today WILL NOT be accepted and will be returned to sender.

Federal registration is still open at this time and anyone wishing to still attend may submit a registration as federal anytime up until either numbers reach a maximum thus closing registration or the August 31st deadline. Please submit registrations as soon as possible as Federals are also beginning to reach the maximum allowed participants. When federals reach capacity another notice will be posted.

Please feel free to contact either myself at laurasue16@hotmail.com or Chris Anders at ltcolcsa@hotmail.com with any additional questions.

We thank everyone for their support of the event and we look forward to seeing you all in September.

Sincerely,

Laura Anders
Registration Coordinator
September Storm

[Wild Rover]

Short note to let you know that registration lists for Federal, Confederate and Civilian as of Today will be posted on the event web site by Wednesday.

Pards,

[Wild Rover]

All,

Short note to let you know that the event site map is now online at http://www.wmhf.org/septstorm/ as well as registration lists and updated information as to unit portrayals.

Look for more updates over the next week.

Pards,

[Swag]

Salutations all,
Hey any good groups heading to September storm that are doing federal, don't have enough guys here yet to fall in our selves but there are a few of us that want to go down and have a go at the event. If there are any good c/p/h organizations heading down that way that we could fall in with please send me an email or pm me.

Respectfully Yours,
Sean M. Lamb
The Bully Boys
http://thebullyboys.org

[dusty27]

Sean,

Here is a list of registrants and contact info. http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?p=69067#post69067

[Pvt Schnapps]

Attached. Enjoy.

[Wild Rover]

All,

Seventy plus pictures of September Storm are now posted at www.wmhf.org

Many thanks to Julio for his hard on work at and after the event, and keep in mind you can still order the event photo CD to see all 200 or so.

While you are there be sure to check out At High Tide, Gettysburg 1863.

Pards,