Chickamauga 150

[LWhite64]

Folks,
Just to throw this out the Chickamauga and Chattanooga NMP will be hosting a large scale living history for the 150th of Chickamauga in September of 2013, details will be forthcoming.

Lee

[marktaylor]

Awesome. Chickamauga has always been one of my favorite places.
The most fun thing I've ever done was the steam locomotive pulling 2 flatcars full of CS troops at the 1999 Chickamauga re-enactment. Wouldn't it be neat to see a trainload of Longstreet's men going down the tracks?

[briangauthier]

They did that last year and they usually do. I have a friend who works for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and he says they have done it for a few years now. I agree though, super cool to have Longstreets corp come down in a correct manner, even if the train itself is a bit modern(steam powered, but circa 1950's)

Sincerely,

[13thnhv]

Thanks for the post, Lee!

I will attend whether I still live here in NC or am permanently living in Chatt, which is the plan......sounds like a great time.

[bAcK88]

Shoney Bear (and I) can not wait to go back out to Chickamauga for an event!

[csabugler]

Work on securing the Flying arty.
That was the best ever!

[Mtn.Guerilla]

I'm sure you can count on plenty of us going ! Hopefully it could be something along the lines of what we did with the AoT / ANV living history a couple years back.We moved in real time, following the actions of the 7thSC and the 7th Texas (?) The photos of that, what over a quarter mile skirmish line,heading towards Snodgrass, are something to behold .

[marktaylor]

They did that last year and they usually do. I have a friend who works for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and he says they have done it for a few years now. I agree though, super cool to have Longstreets corp come down in a correct manner, even if the train itself is a bit modern(steam powered, but circa 1950's)

Sincerely,

Are you kidding me? I need contact info!!

[Jim of The SRR]

Lee,

God willing and the creek don't rise (a real threat in recent weeks where I live), I will be there!

Jim Butler

[Jon The Beloved]

You planning on involving the REEEAAAL Company Aytch for this one? Give the Guards a shout around that time.

[majdoc]

If you have the battle at Reads bridge again, Ill be there.

[Johnny Lloyd]

Gawd... I hope it is nothing like "Chokeadusty" 1999's mainstream event that year. I still have rocks in my nostrils from that event.

All the best- Johnny Lloyd:wink_smil

[Hawke_Man]

[QUOTE=Jon The Beloved;158941]You planning on involving the REEEAAAL Company Aytch for this one? [QUOTE]


Who's gonna dig them up?

[Jon The Beloved]

'Tis an inside joke from the 145th Anny Living History in which too much fun was had..

[Dale Beasley]

I think it could be a "we will look at it for sure" event. I love the area.

[Bushrod Carter]

Well, if the 150th event is ANYTHING like what Jim Ogden talked to me about this past summer NO ONE will want to miss it.

I wont give away any secrets, but will say that in 22 years of this hobby I can think of one one other time this concept has been attempted.

I hope it works as Jim is thinking!

[LWhite64]

Pat,
Thats what we are aiming for, if it works it will be the largest program we have ever done and will definately be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

[CYoungJSU]

For all who have shown interest,

As Lee said, this will be a major event!! Let's just say, it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of us! So, get the word out so we can get those brigades formed...oops...did I let a little secret slip through. :wink_smil That's all I'm saying! Come out to support YOUR national military park in 2013!

[LWhite64]

Once again this will be a unique experience unlike anything else that has ever been done by us here at Chickamauga. We are looking to try to field a complete horse drawn battery, Infantry brigades (to Chickamauga scale), and maybe even something involving fording the Chickamauga Creek and having the LaFayette Road returned to a period appearance.

Lee

[Silas]

They did that last year and they usually do. I have a friend who works for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and he says they have done it for a few years now. I agree though, super cool to have Longstreets corp come down in a correct manner, even if the train itself is a bit modern(steam powered, but circa 1950's)

Somehow, I don't think you're talking about what Jim Butler did last year at Chickamauga or what the WIGs did two years ago and a few years before that. Said living histories merited status as EBUFU and had subfolders here. EBUFU is about "authentic" events.

When you mention a mid-20th century steam train and Longstreets Corps, you're talking about a completely different type of event which is best discussed on some other forum. Said events do not merit being mentioned in this forum and especially not in the authentic events folder.

- Silas Tackitt,
wearing my regular hat, not the fancy moderator hat

[robert-m]

I remember a few years back, we did a real time march through the park, and did the maneuvers of the engagements at Chickamauga. It was something that i have been wanting to do again, only on a larger scale.

[Milliron]

You can pretty much count on us to be there.

[trippcor]

Given our relationship with the park from past events, I am sure the WIG will be interested in taking part in this effort. Lee - let me know what I can do to help.

[cavman63]

Lee,

Do you have any plans/room to include mounted types ?

I Know I ,personally, would LOVE to participate in anything at Chickamauga again if given the chance. I am sure the rest of the Critters and friends would as well.

thanks,

[sepoy1857]

For all who have shown interest,

As Lee said, this will be a major event!! Let's just say, it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of us! So, get the word out so we can get those brigades formed...oops...did I let a little secret slip through. :wink_smil That's all I'm saying! Come out to support YOUR national military park in 2013!

Sounds good - I'm in!

[CYoungJSU]

We haven't really talked too awful much about a mounted segment, but I think it would be pretty cool to be able to have enough mounted men to interpret the various uses of a mounted escort company. This was something very unique to the Army of Tennessee, and according the Dave Powell's new book, The Maps of Chickamauga, escort companies for the various infantry commands were as follows:

General Headquarters (Bragg)
Escort: Druex Co. Louisiana Cavalry (68 men)
Escort: Company K, 3rd Alabama Cavalry (68 men)

Right Wing (Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk)
Escort: Greenleaf's Company Louisiana Cavalry (33 men)

Cheatham's Division (Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham)
Escort: Company G, 2nd Georgia Cavalry (32 Men)

Hindman's Division (Maj. Gen. Thomas C. Hindman)
Escort: Company I, 3rd Alabama Cavalry (65 Men)

Hill's Corps (Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Hill)
Escort: Raum's Company Georgia Cavalry (51 men)

Cleburne's Division (Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne)
Escort: Sanders' Company Tennessee Cavalry (?)

Left Wing (Lt. Gen. James Longstreet)
Escort: Company A, 1st Louisiana Cavalry (30 men)

Buckner's Corps (Maj. Gen. Simon B. Buckner)
Escort: Clark's Company Tennessee Cavalry (20 men)

Stewart's Division (Maj. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart)
Escort: Foules' Company Mississippi Cavalry (35 men)

First Corps, Army of Northern Virginia (Maj. Gen. John Bell Hood)
Escort: Companies E and C, 1st Louisiana Cavalry (30 men)

Lee- This might be something we can put our heads together on...

[Mark Susnis]

Regular Army! Definitely an under-represented impression.

Check out this image of Samuel Kumler, 15th U.S. Infantry on Ebay. Sack coat with an Army hat.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Samuel-Kumler-15th-U-S-Infantry-Signed-Cdv_W0QQitemZ330390966847QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item4cecd6123f

v/r
Mark Susnis

[Joe Walker]

Lee-

Some unit should do the "Breckenridge Guards"!! (escort company)

Joe Walker

[Joe Walker]

This would be Foules escort company............


Joe Walker

[brown]

Let's see if we can play the "guess why Joe wants to see this unit at Chickamauga" game. Joe, how are you and Foules' boy doing?

[Rebel Yell1863]

This will be on my 2013 to do list, for sure!

[Capt51stALA]

God willing and the Creeks don't rise. I plan on being there in 2013! wish they could portray the 41st Alabama (my ancestors unit):cool:! if not still plan on going.

Michael Mumaugh
51stAlabama INF.
I.R.
WIG

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Lee, as I said the other day, I would love to do the 15th Wisconsin. Play our cards right with enough planning we could maybe even get full Chickamauga strength.

[Roy Queen]

This is an event that I would love to participate in.
Roy Queen

[Andrew Jarvi]

Without a doubt I would love too see some of the 9th Ohio's fighting recreated, 2 charges and a bunch of fighting alongside Pap Thomas on the 2nd day. I'll be there 100% without a doubt.

"As the enemy slackened his fire, Colonel Kammerling, chafing like a wounded tiger that he had been behind at the opening, ordered his men to charge. Away they went, closely followed by the Eighty-seventh Indiana and the Seventeenth Ohio, the enemy falling back precipitately. The Ninth in this charge recaptured the guns of Guenther's battery, Fifth Artillery, and held them."

- Col. Ferdinand Van Derveer, commanding 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 14th Army Corps

[dirtyshirt]

33rd Alabama anyone? Anyone?

[klatham]

I am inking it onto my schedule now...why wait?

[Pvt. McKiven]

Will this be on the actual battlefield??

Patrick McKiven

Appalachian Possums Mess

[Archie R. Lib]

Hey Brandon.

Got my vote for the 33rd Alabama!

R

[dirtyshirt]

Rich,
I don't care WHO it is that's portraying the 33rd, that's where I'll be!

[Archie R. Lib]

Gents -

Any word on developments for this event? It's been a while since a post went up....

Thanks,
Rich

[GWagner]

Regular Army! Definitely an under-represented impression.

Check out this image of Samuel Kumler, 15th U.S. Infantry on Ebay. Sack coat with an Army hat.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Samuel-Kumler-15th-U-S-Infantry-Signed-Cdv_W0QQitemZ330390966847QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item4cecd6123f

v/r
Mark Susnis

That looks like Brad Malone!

[GWagner]

Hilliard's Legion??

[LWhite64]

Rich,
Things are moving along for this, Sept 14-15, 2013.

[Archie R. Lib]

Thanks Lee. I don't want to miss this one, even if it means missing the Adams County, PA fracas in July.

Is there a website or somewhere a fellow could get some additional information? Nothing urgent, but some of us out here in the west will need to start planning vacations and travel plans.

Thanks in advance,
Rich

[44 Henry]

This looks to be a good event for the use of Spencer rifles with Wilder's Brigade. I will be there with the 17th Indiana Infantry.

[elcid01]

Although the organizers of the 15 Iowa at Shiloh, 4th Tx at Antietam, and 2nd Mississippi at Manassas are forming a CS Eastern Regiment at the Blue Grey Alliance event the weekend before the 150th anniversary (I/ we) still plan on providing support to the park the following weekend. For those that can afford the time off from the 21st century.

Additionally like at Shiloh (15th Iowa) trying to figure how we can also support the park with our large effort the weekend before. Brainstroming is appreciated as we are a greater distance from the park to the event site as it was for Shiloh.

On a side-

Feel that for the anniversary weekend a AOT, ANV combined effort is warranted like in 2007. I'm sure a US impression is also easy to accomplish.

Just my .02

My beloved Carolinans (South) fought and died in this battle after a long train ride through their home state so I plan on taking every opportunity to honor them for this 150th. All be it through a larger event and a smaller one on the park site over the span of two weekends.

Respectfully,
Skip

[CompanyWag]

I am certainly slating this one onto my calendar. Chickamauga has always been a special place to me. I have fond memories of the combined Mudsill / States Rights Guard living history held on the battlefield. Anyone remember little Gumbo getting seized by the SRG...and later liberated by the `Sills? The scene is frozen in my memory like a Troiani painting!

[Honved]

The Gumbo kidnapping episode will always be one of the most hilarious things I ever participated in at a living history event. I wasn't with the SRG but was on one of the CS gun crews for the event. That's where my avatar photo was taken.

Ask Scott Cross if he remembers getting tackled by a reb as the Mudsills made the headlong charge to reclaim Gumbo - that was me.....

Todd Guthrie

ex-20th Tenn.
ex-Picketts Mill Living History Group
ex-Chickamauga NMHP Gun Crew

[dixieflyer]

And this was the one of tow SRG events I had to miss due to military obligations. I've always hated that happened. :(

[LWhite64]

Ok, folks finally got the offical go from work, so if anyone is interested in the official 150 living history contact me. Plans are to center to CS living history program around Poe Field, looks like the guiding impression will be Bate's Brigade, Ill have details soon about which Regiment.

[CSARebel54]

Sounds good to me! I would definitely prefer something like this instead of the Chickamaugafest that they will be having!

[Nighthawk]

Grew up on Signal Mtn., spent a lot of time on that battlefield, and drooling over the Fuller gun collection. I would love to get home.

[Pritchett Ball]

Some of us Texas boys are interested as well.

Kevin Dally