The Return of Marmaduke's Raid, April 4-7 2013

[huntdaw]

Marmaduke's Raid II (or Son of Marmaduke's) will be April 4-7, 2013 so mark your calendars. The land is secured and Frank Aufmuth is putting the event together and should have an event website up within a couple of weeks.

I will be the overall Confederate commander and Eric Fair will be my worthy counterpart on the Federal side. If you are interested in raising a CS company please let me know. I cannot speak for Eric but I would assume he would be open to interested commanders getting in touch with him also. The event will also have a significant opportunity for civilian impressions and more will follow on that.

If you took part in the first one you know how good it was and if you didn't; well here's your chance.

[Hairy Nation Boys]

I will be there!
Had a great time in 2008.

[Coatsy]

Awesome.. Just awesome. I'll put this on my calendar. The first event was one of the most memorable events that I've been to. I'll chat it up with my guys.

[Johnny Lloyd]

Loved the first one and I'd like to do this one too... THANK GOD we have an immersion event and not just adjuncts in 2013!

[Eric Fair]

If any of you Frank, or if you attended the last Marmaduke's Raid, you know this will be a good one.

As Michael says above, if you have interest in raising a Federal company, let me know!

[GWHall]

Good news!

Is this going to be at the same location as the predecessor?

[huntdaw]

Same general area Andy - all public land.

[huntdaw]

Friends, I have made a FB group for this event. Find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/317312818335074/?notif_t=group_r2j

[WestTN_reb]

Will there be partisans at this one as well?

[lambrew]

Ohhhh goody!!!!! The first one was an absolute blast. Count me in!

[huntdaw]

Will there be partisans at this one as well?

Possibly John. The event is just in planning stages as far as impressions are concerned. More info will follow on that one.

[cavman63]

" THANK GOD we have an immersion event and not just adjuncts in 2013! "

My sentiments exactly Mr. Lloyd. I had given up all hope for a while there.

[Huck]

Now I just have to figure out if Im going CS or US.

[The Lonely Reenactor]

I'm there!

Marty Rubin
Independent Volunteers

[FlatLandFed]

Well, if you wear that yaller shirt, I believe I can pick you out again in a crowd of locals. I certainly enjoyed Marmy's Raid I as a federal, so I plan to stick with the Union.
Cheers.
Paul Hadley
Lincoln, Neb.
Sadly, MIA BGA Shiloh ...

[Huck]

I will wear bumble bee just for you then Paul, if I go CS that is.

[Coatsy]

Huck, you are not allowed to attend unless the Bumble Bee is there on your back.

[biddler165]

I may be able to make it. The last one was a blast. The only way we could see where we were going in the dark was by the sparks our heal plate were making against the rocks.

[Old Reb]

There were some bad folks in Goose Creek Valley. If they are there next year, they'll probably be worse since time has a way of hardening folks feelings toward outsiders.

[huntdaw]

I am pleased to announce the following staff appointments for the CS effort: Jeremy Powell will serve as adjutant, Christopher Irelan will be Sgt. Major and Rod Miller will be Quartermaster/Commissary. Robert Saye will be commanding a company. If anyone else wants to raise or command a company of fine Texans let me know.

[huntdaw]

I'm also pleased to announce that Jim Butler will also be leading a CS company.

[Pvt.S.D.Swart]

This is the kind of event I believe I and my pards are looking for. So far we are just 3 mess mates, but we are trying to find a few more like minded fellows to join our mess. Could anyone contact me at seanapdaniel@yahoo.com and give me some more information on who we could contact for this event?

Thank you,

S.D.Swart

[Eric Fair]

Gents,
I'm please to announce the following appointments to the Federal battalion staff: Andy Ackeret as Adjutant, Nathan "Holler" Hellwig as Sgt. Major, and William "Huck" Green as Quartermaster/Commissary.

Federal impression guidelines should be coming soon - thanks for your patience. If you are interested in raising a company for this fine effort, feel free to contact me here, on Facebook, or at ebfair71 [at] gmail [dot] com. Thanks!

[cavman63]

I am pleased to announce that the website for this unique event is now up and running.
Here is a link......

https://sites.google.com/site/campjacksonboy/home/marmaduke-s-raid-1863

[huntdaw]

Christian Jebb will be third CS company leader. If anyone else is interested in raising a Confederate company, please contact me.

[Coatsy]

That is great news Mike. I spoke with Robert Saye about the first one, and he is very excited to be raising a company. Of course, I'm throwing in with Robert, and I'll see if I can get some of the Half Nekkid Men band to throw in again.

[mboyce]

After attending "Withdrawing to Ft. Donelson" I would love to attend an event like this one. I am keeping my eye on the website.

[huntdaw]

John Spain will be heading up a 4th CS company and Larry Morgan will be the commander of the CS cavalry. Glad to have both gentlemen aboard.

[CUPP]

Is there a event website ? the link a couple of posts above is broken ? hopefully I didnt over look anything.

[MissMia]

Mr. Cupp,

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the website got a bug and it's being either re-done or a new one will be posted soon..

[huntdaw]

Yes, the website went down for some reason and everything on it was lost. Frank is going to try to rebuild it soon and get it back online.

[Campjacksonboy]

Website should be up in a few days.
Frank Aufmuth
Cottonmouth Vidette

[Campjacksonboy]

Website is up registration is open Marmaduke's 150th (https://sites.google.com/site/marmadukesraid150th/home)
If anyone is wants to just show up and help I will need help with check-in, and shuttling Confederates check the "non-period support staff" box under civilians
Frank Aufmuth
Cottonmouth Vidette

[BenjaminLDavis]

Website is up registration is open Marmaduke's 150th (https://sites.google.com/site/marmadukesraid150th/home)

Just printed out my registration, will have it in the mail with all due alacrity. I had a great time last time, would not miss this for the world. Look forward to sleeping on bedrock again! (Time to start rolling .69 cal. rounds)

[CUPP]

thanks for the help

[mboyce]

My registration is on it's way, and payment has been sent via PayPal. I am really looking forward to this event!

[Mtn.Guerilla]

It's been quite awhile since I attended a quality, deep woods immersion event. I missed the 1st Marmaduke's, I don't believe I'll make the mistake twice. Looking forward to it.

[pvt_jb]

I'm all registered. How about you?

[CUPP]

is there a actual address for the event ? im trying to plan how I can work this out. I believe I will fly into St Louis and get a rental car.

[Coatsy]

Edward,

Frank mentioned on FB that he is keeping the exact pinpoint location from everyone so that folks don't use GPS, Google Earth, Bing Maps, etc to cheat and get an understanding of the site before the event. The location is just outside of Piedmont, Missouri. Last time we went the exact directions/parking were emailed to all registered participants before the event.

[pvt_jb]

From my trip out there last time going into St. Loius might be your best bet. Not much around the site, which is great. It was a nice drive down from St Louis as well.

[CUPP]

Edward,

Frank mentioned on FB that he is keeping the exact pinpoint location from everyone so that folks don't use GPS, Google Earth, Bing Maps, etc to cheat and get an understanding of the site before the event. The location is just outside of Piedmont, Missouri. Last time we went the exact directions/parking were emailed to all registered participants before the event.

Awsome, Sounds good. I dont do that FB stuff

[FlatLandFed]

Like a lot of the good things in life, the site is easy to find if you know where to look. You won't be disappointed. Was one of my favorite events -- I even won one of the raffle items!
Paul Hadley
Who won't try to make the solo 10-hour trip on two hours sleep next time ...

[Coatsy]

The registration process was very easy. I'm looking forward to this one next Spring.

[MO-Pard]

Doubt I'll be able to make this one, but if you crave an immersion event you can't go wrong. The site is great. If you went last time you understand all this. If you are newer to this end of the hobby don't let this scare you away. Folks are very eager to help you get equipped and up to speed......you'll be glad you did.

BTW- Here is the correct website:

https://sites.google.com/site/marmadukesraid150th/home

[MO-Pard]

Is this event the "4th" through the 7th or the "5th" through the 7th? Website says 5th, here says 4th. I remember last time we went "live" like thursday night, (although people were encouraged to trickle in... very realistic for the straggling and demands of the terrain.)

Just curious and thought I'd help clear up any confusion as folks will surely start hammering out travel/work and registering for which events are their style/want to attend.

[Huck]

I would say its the 4th through the 6th since the 7th is a Monday.....

[pvt_jb]

For 2013 the 7th is a Sunday in April.

I did hear the event was running four days Thursday to Sunday, is this still the case?

Edit:
Just noticed the registration form states for civilians the event starts the 4th.

[MO-Pard]

So is it only 4-7 for civilians? home page on web site lists 5th.....

Guess folks are probably wondering when "go live" time is?

[Coatsy]

Folks, contact Frank Aufmuth, Eric Fair, or Mike Comer for arrival time. Always helps to ask the event hosts.

[huntdaw]

Civilians can gather and start on the 4th. Military will be needing to step off by mid-day on Friday and we'll wrap up mid-day on Sunday. That's the plan at this point according to my understanding.

[Doughboy]

Can someone clarify what the Little Rock Depot jacket is please? I have been looking and except for the frock can't find a good description

[Doughboy]

OK, sorry I asked! I figued if it was the recommended uniform for an authentic event SOMEONE would be able to make it clear what it was..

[Coatsy]

Why not try asking the event organziers if you have a question about the authenticity of this jacket choice. If you are actually attending the event, a civilian coat will be fine for the CS forces. It is actually what I plan on bringinng to the event.

[pvt_jb]

If you are coming now is the time to register! The link is below. Please do not procrastinate much further as the event organizers are in final planning. I know there is a push for Gettysburg now as well but the time is here for this one with time left for Gettysburg. I have heard lots of talk about craving a true CPH event with all the adjuncts. Here is one!!
If you are in my company and can and want to come but the registration fee is tough right now contact me privately. I’m sure we can work something out as I want you there. You don’t want to miss this one as it will be talked about for years to come as one hell of an experience.

Event Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/marmadukesraid150th/home
My Company FB Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/283539901747359/
Link to Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxtYXJtYWR1a2VzcmFpZDE1MHRo fGd4Ojc3ZmU1ZmY1NTI2ZjNjMmI

[Old Reb]

http://www.reocities.com/capitalguards/LRfrock.html

[Campjacksonboy]

Thank you Tom! I hardly ever visit this site much so have missed the 411 on here.
There was evidently quite a bit of clothing Coming out of Little Rock at that time but the CS government had not mastered the logistics of equal distribution. It seems it was feast or famine and it appears there was lots of civilian clothing. See the guidelines.
Buck Walton describes himself as wearing a buckskin suit dyed with walnuts in the months before the raid. Regarding weapons, I think Marmaduke said it best describing his men:
of 5000 men 1,200 were unarmed and 900 had no horses. The rest were equipped with a mixture of shotguns and squirrel rifles brought from home, Enfield rifles, Mississippi Rifles, and old flintlocks that had been converted to percussion. And that's out of the O.R.
Frank Aufmuth

[pvt_jb]

Are you registered?

[Strawfoot]

Trying to print up registration form and waiver agreement. For some reason, the internet pdf it is kicking my laptop's ass sideways. Won't let me print, nor cut and paste. Know my intent, I am working it.

[Strawfoot]

Got it. Look for my registration in the next few days Jeremy.

[pvt_jb]

Thanks Mike!

Another reminder to get your registrations in. The organizers have to finish getting food and supplies and they can't do that with out numbers and funds.

[Ken Cornett]

Mess No.1 is trying to put together a contingency...we'll know here very soon.

[Strawfoot]

Ken if you guys sign on with Jeremy's company I'd like to fall in with your mess.

[pvt_jb]

Have you sent in your enlistment paper to ensure Marmaduke is forced out of Missouri?

[Campjacksonboy]

Campaining: Its what they don't let you do at the megafest 150's or the National Parks. Anyway not like you will be able to at Marmy's.
Be there or add a dress to your impression.
Frank Aufmuth

[TKlas]

Jeremy,

Registration will be coming this week to attend with Reinholz's company. I just figured out my work schedule and will be late to the event but there. If you want to give this type of event a try - let Jason or Jeremy know. This will be a good one. Missed 2007 to my middle son being born, looking forward to campaiging under the fine leadership of Eric Fair.

Thanks,

Tom

[Eric Tipton]

... And we will see you in Reinholz's Company in a couple of months Tom. Looks like four of us from Mess No. 1 will be falling in with you boys out west. Looking forward to the event.

[Abe]

Hey All

Just to echo the sentiments from above this event is going to be one of the immersion gems of this year. I would like to invite any individual who is seriously interested in staying in first person for an event to attend this event in my company. The Reinholz company (that is really not its name just the best idea I have right now) is currently made up of members of Mess #3, Ol'Sipley Mess, Hard Head Mess, Mess #1 and other assorted groups from the Midwest who are interested in portraying the brave men who kicked the Rebs out of Missouri.

We are portraying men of the 3rd Missouri State Militia Cavalry which had some companies that were dissmounted at the time of the "invasion" The guidelines allow a lot of us to do something different with our impression for this one. (no knapsacks, no bayonets or scabbards, smoothbore muskets) Dave Gerow from the Hard Head Mess has agreed to be orderly and the other duties will be assigned as we get closer to the event. If you have any questions don't be afraid to email or post here and I will try to get back to you soon. It has been a long winter already and everybody wants to get out and do something. Make your first event of the year the best immersion event of the year. (can't be proven by scientific method, just the opinion of somebody who went to the first one)

https://sites.google.com/site/marmadukesraid150th/home


Jason Reinholz
Commanding a company in the 3rd Missouri State Militia Cavalry





3rd Missouri State Militia Cavalry

[huntdaw]

"...who are interested in portraying the brave men who kicked the Rebs out of Missouri."

Except, that ain't the way it's going to happen this time Jason.

[MissMia]

I just registered for this one....
I'm looking forward to an awesome firper experience!!

[pvt_jb]

Just 5 weeks left till this one kicks off!

[Eric Tipton]

We are now up to five from Mess No. 1. Getting psyched!

[Eric Fair]

Still time to register for this one. If you are sitting on the fence, it's time to get off of it!

[huntdaw]

And go Confederate!

[Johnny Lloyd]

And go Confederate!

Read in a TV announcer's voice:

"I know I sure am!"

LOL ;)

[NovemberGhost]

I am all registered and waiting to go! i hear we need more confederates......

Andrew Lawrence

[Coatsy]

Email has been sent to the AG company and pals. If you have signed up for Robert Saye's CS company, and do not get an email, please let me know. Thanks!

[Silvana Siddali]

This is a quick note to let folks know on this thread (and please forgive the quasi-duplication) that we can still take a few civilians. If anyone knows of women or men who would like to come as travelers, refugees, or mossbacks, please have them get in touch with Frank or me as soon as possible. Thanks!

[Abe]

Hey All

I just wanted to announce the NCO's for Company F of the 3rd Missouri Militia Cavalry (new). We have

Orderly Dave Gerow
2nd Sgt. Brad Argue
cpl. Scott Gutzke
cpl. Tom Klas

We still have room in Company F, if interested please give me a pm or check out the website for registration information. Members of Company F will soon receive more information from me about our impression and what to expect.

Jason Reinholz

[Abe]

Hey All

I have sent an informational email to everybody who has signed up for Company F for Marmaduke's. If you have registered for my company and have not received the message please pm so I can take care of the error. If Steve Spohn sees this or somebody has his email, the version I have is not working and would like to get information to him.

Jason Reinholz

[Eric Tipton]

Ken got the info to Steve. Thanks Jason. Less than a week to go!

[Campjacksonboy]

E-mails have gone out to everyone who registered. If you registered and did not get the e-mail please let me know.
Frank Aufmuth

[Dbackfed]

Anyone coming down from Wisconsin that will go by Bloomington or Chicago who want to carpool? I have two people total for my sedan and I hate to waste space. I will be leaving early Thursday evening if that helps.