Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

[Jeremy Bevard]

Impression: 30th Michigan Co. G
When: June 11-13, 2010
Where: Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit Michigan
Capacity: 30 military and a few civilian roles possible
Host: The Sally Port Mess
Contact: Jeremy Bevard
E-mail: jeremybevard@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.sallyportmess.itgo.com/disaffected.html
Registration: $20 or $21.50 with paypal. $5 of that going to Fort Wayne preservation. A registration form should be posted soon.

The 30th Michigan Infantry was raised in December of 1864 to help protect Michigan from Rebel raiders in Canada. They were mustered into Federal service in January 1865 for a 12 month enlistment. The Regiment’s company’s served all over Michigan including Fort Gratiot, St. Clair, Wyandotte, Jackson, Fenton, and Detroit. The Regiment was mustered out on June 30th, 1865.

This will be a unique opportunity to take hold of a post war, waiting to go home, never saw the elephant impression. You will be sleeping, eating, marching, drilling, and conversing right where the original boys of the 30th Michigan did exactly 145 years ago. This is Michigan’s original ground and we will be working in preservation efforts to help this historical gem out.

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Count me in! Have you put this on the ONV site?

[lambrew]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

All....
We are going to try to make this worth your while to participate in this event. It is a cool little place that not a lot of people visit in this area. So we do things like this to raise interest, and funds to restore this hidden jem of Detroit history. You can still see where a young man carved his initals in the sally port door in 1864. A lot of history here, come on up and have a good time.

[Suppelsa]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Jeremy,
If there is anything I can do to help get this rolling, just shoot me an email. If you haven't been to Fort Wayne before, I've posted a slideshow that I've found somewhere online. Just click on the image to move to the next slide. Most of the brush you see in the photos has been cleared.

http://www.detroityes.com/news/070705/601pics/301.htm

[Justin Runyon]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Bevard,

Hav'nt been to the fort in a while...drop me a line on this.

[lambrew]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Yeah Chris the pictures in that slide show are a little dated. You can't even see the front of the powder magazine in one picture, but you can now. I cleared a lot of that stuff away myself. It makes me realize how much work the coalition has done. It looks tons better than it used to.

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

The question has been asked if there is a hard cap at 30 men.

The answer is no.

The 30 participants were chosen for now because that is what I know we can currently comfortably fit with the bunks we have. If we need more room there are other options that will be used which are documented to being used at the fort.

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

I am looking at getting registration open for this event very soon. Here are some updates on the event info:

-Due to some research found and a few other changes the participants is now increased to 45.

-The registration fee is increased to $25. However, you will get $5 of this back at the event in the form of period money.

Lots of good things are being planned and researched for this one men. Check out the website and be sure to visit the Registration page to see a few pics of the event site.

http://sallyportmess.itgo.com/disaffected.html

[Will Eichler]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Count me in!

Will

[Greg Barnett]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

I want to take part in this one. I am putting it on my calender. Preserve the fort! Regards,

[GreencoatCross]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Sounds interesting....count me in!

[SGulley]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Hey Jeremy, if you need an extra hand with anything let me know. You know I'm only 20 minutes from the fort .

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

Thanks Scott. I have a few ideas for you and Pat!

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

The event planning is coming along nicely and Registration is now open!

You can register through the link below. Registration instructions are on the page as well as on the registration form. There are some event site pictures on this page as well. We are looking to add some more photos and perhaps video to show you the original Fort you will be staying in.

Registration is $25 or $26.50 with Paypal. $5 goes to Historic Fort Wayne Coalition for preservation, $5 back to you in period currency and the rest to cover rations, ect.

Event Registration Here

Just in case utilizing an original Civil War era Fort with a unique impression is not enough we have lots of things in the works to make this an even more quality and memorable event. I’ll provide some more details with these soon as I can.

Event Website

30th Michigan History

Impression: 30th Michigan Co. G
When: June 11-13, 2010
Where: Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit Michigan
Capacity: 45 military and a few civilian roles possible
Host: The Sally Port Mess
Contact: Jeremy Bevard
E-mail: jeremybevard@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.sallyportmess.itgo.com/disaffected.html
Registration: $25 or $26.50 with paypal. $5 of that going to Fort Wayne preservation

The 30th Michigan Infantry was raised in December of 1864 to help protect Michigan from Rebel raiders in Canada. They were mustered into Federal service in January 1865 for a 12 month enlistment. The Regiment’s company’s served all over Michigan including Fort Gratiot, St. Clair, Wyandotte, Jackson, Fenton, and Detroit. The Regiment was mustered out on June 30th, 1865.
This will be a unique opportunity to take hold of a post war, waiting to go home, never saw the elephant impression. You will be sleeping, eating, marching, drilling, and conversing right where the original boys of the 30th Michigan did exactly 145 years ago. This is Michigan’s original ground and we will be working in a preservation twist with the event to help this historical gem out.

Uniform Guidelines thus far:
Headgear: Forage Cap
Coat: Frock Coat and Sack Coat
Trousers: Sky Blue Trousers
Shirt: Issue shirt, Civilian shirt
Footwear: Government issue brogans
Drawers: Period pattern
Socks: Correct pattern & material, cotton or wool
Canteen: Smooth side, jean wool cover with cotton sling
Knapsack: Federal double bag
Haversack: Issue black tarred
Mess Gear: No stainless.
Cartridge Box: .58 Cal Box with sling and all plates
Cap Box: 1850 pattern with wool liner
Bayonet Scabbard: 7 or 2 rivet bayonet scabbard with attached finial
Waistbelt: US buckle with brass keeper
Blanket: Federal issue or civilian blanket
Ground Cloth: Issue gum blanket, oil blanket, no ponchos
Shelter: None needed
Firearms: 55, 61, 63 Springfield w/ matching bayonet
*Strongly encouraged to bring a bed sack. There will be a few available on site.

[Shantyman]

Re: Dissaffected in Canada - June 11-13, 2010

By "Rebels in Canada" do you mean Confederate post war guerillas or or is this more of a Fenian raids thing?