Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

[Jeremy Bevard]

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.

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

First registration has come in!

Thanks Greg Barnett for being so prompt. More men like you would make event planning easy!

[Will Eichler]

Re: Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

Well - Greg beat me by a bit, but I've finally done it. I'm registered for Disaffected!

Hope more of you get signed up! I've seen a lot of sites in my days, this Fort is one of the good ones! Jeremy and the gang have got to have some good stuff up for us.

Best to all,

Will

[Greg Barnett]

Re: Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

Well - Greg beat me by a bit, but I've finally done it. I'm registered for Disaffected!

Come on Will. Beat you by about 2 months!:wink_smil

Looking for to heading north. I may be dragging a few more Tennesseeans along.

Cheers

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

I want to clarify some things in the event guidelines.

All of the uniform and equipment guidelines listed are based on 30th Michigan research or general assumptions on what most likley was issued at that time.

It states to bring your sack coat and frock coat. This is to stay with historical accuracy of the 30th Michigan. However, like any piece of gear do not let not having a frock coat stop you from coming to the event.

Any questions on the event drop me a line.

[unclefrank]

Re: Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

I'm there.

[MD_Independent]

Re: Disaffected in Canada Registration Open

If the baby's not sick, the bills are paid up, and all is right in the world, I'll be there. Oh, and stick forts must be prohibited. These boys go south, west, AND east, and deserve our support. Keep me posted on civilian roles, if any. I'd make a good Copperhead.