Sumter AAR

[Rob Murray]

I had fun. How 'bout you?

ROB

[FrockCoat1862]

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Greetings,

Did anyone get some pictures?

Thanks.

[Bruce MacDonald]

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Cold, but Great!!!!!

Bruce McDonald.

[SCTiger]

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I am certainly grateful to everyone that showed up and supported the event. At one point there was three flags over Charleston Harbor; the Palmetto Guard at Fort Moultrie, Major Anderson's command, the 33 star U.S. flag and across on Morris Island the Big Red of the Citadel Flag. There are plenty of people to thank, but I felt that it was good that our hobby helped by kicking off the 150th Anniversaries, by recreating the 1st US occupation of Fort Sumter and the occupation of Fort Moultrie & the South Carolina Militia. The Citizens and Ladies also played their roles superbly.

Everyone did a splendid job and shared in the hard work, I look forward to the pictures and accounts.

[PetePaolillo]

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I had an amazing time! Thanks for everything Captain Doubleday! :) an Honor to serve in Company E!

For those of us that were there!

But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother;

- excerpt from St. Crispen's Day Speech Shakespeare's HENRY V
C. 1599

My hat is off to Berezuk and Deese. That is what all 150ths for this community should be like! What a memorable weekend I had!

[BrianHicks]

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Outstanding Living History program. The tours on Friday night at Ft. Moultrie were well developed and laid out the narrative of events in a great progressive manner.

The logistics (which where enormous) went very smoothly, especially considering the amount of cargo and number of trips required to get everyone (and everything) to and from Fort Sumter.

Overall, the event came off as promoted.

I personally was very honored to portray Maj. Anderson during this inaugural 150th celebration event for the National Park Services. And I am grateful to Pete Berazuk for asking me to step up and take on that role.


Bravo Zulu Pete. Thank you!

(and yes... I will now let my beard grow back.)

[Brandon]

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I had a great time, it was everything I expected and more. I had never been so cold in call my life, but after getting back home to Florida and getting under an electric blanket I think I'm finally defrosted. I have to say I was very impressed at how uniform the garrison was, even with the unique standards of the event those that wanted to participate stepped up and did what they had to do and cut no corners.

[Prodical Reb]

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I had a GREAT time! Thanks to Pete B. and the Tramp Brigade for organizing it and the NPS for hosting and allowing us to be there.

Weather was as expected with the exception of the wind inside Sumter. I thought the casemates would provide a wind break but they didn't on our (Co E) side. 1st person characters were plentiful and some even pretty good! not to mention several NUG personalities that shined through.

Highlights were securing the fort Friday night, seeing the 3 differnt flags over the harbor at the same time, the mock firng on the Star of the West and around the fire Saturday night! Greg D. you need to take that show on the road! it was Killing me! More Fajitas Please!

To the boys of Co E. Thanks! You made it a memorable experience! Joe, Pete, Herb, Cornbread, Doug, Rob, Kirby and those whose name my poor memory fails to recall, it was an honor to stand beside you in the ranks! Glad to finally meet some of the posters on here in person!

This is the worst thing I can say about the event and I can't believe I'm saying it because I've never cared much for the Artillery! I wish I could have had the chance to learn some Artillery drill

Anybody have any pics they wold like to share?

[BrianHicks]

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[PetePaolillo]

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I had a GREAT time! Thanks to Pete B. and the Tramp Brigade for organizing it and the NPS for hosting and allowing us to be there.

Weather was as expected with the exception of the wind inside Sumter. I thought the casemates would provide a wind break but they didn't on our (Co E) side. 1st person characters were plentiful and some even pretty good! not to mention several NUG personalities that shined through.

Highlights were securing the fort Friday night, seeing the 3 differnt flags over the harbor at the same time, the mock firng on the Star of the West and around the fire Saturday night! Greg D. you need to take that show on the road! it was Killing me! More Fajitas Please!

To the boys of Co E. Thanks! You made it a memorable experience! Joe, Pete, Herb, Cornbread, Doug, Rob, Kirby and those whose name my poor memory fails to recall, it was an honor to stand beside you in the ranks! Glad to finally meet some of the posters on here in person!

This is the worst thing I can say about the event and I can't believe I'm saying it because I've never cared much for the Artillery! I wish I could have had the chance to learn some Artillery drill

Anybody have any pics they wold like to share?

Mike, I enjoyed our short shift of Guard duty on Friday night...SHHH! Don't tell the Sgt.. Great meeting you. See you next time! :) Mike send me your email in a PM and I will send some photos to you.

[Clsinclair]

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I was really impressed with the Federals at Fort Sumter. Everyone was doing something that they would have been doing during during that time. Everyone that I met were in 1st person and that was also impressive. Having two guards to escort me until I could board the boat was also cool. Thanks to all who were responsible to bring this event and for providing me a road map for "Firing on Fort Sumter" in April.

[Coatsy]

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Claude, you really looked the part of Col. Pettigrew when you and "Major Capers" arrived on Saturday. All of the Company E men were getting a triffle upset with your "Secesh" presence and I had to calm them down. That was a great moment for us.

I am working on a more thorough AAR, (maybe) but I'll say this. The event was everything it was advertised to be. All participants from my end put forth 100% effort into their research, personas, and gear. The schedule was perfect Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I cannot think of a better way to begin the 150ths from my vantage point.

Pete B and Deese did an outstanding job with the logistics of moving men, ladies, material, etc from Ft. Moultrie to Ft. Sumter and back. "Masterful" plan gents.

[PetePaolillo]

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Pete P and Deese did an outstanding job with the logistics of moving men, ladiers, material, etc from Ft. Moultrie to Ft. Sumter and back. "Masterful" plan gents.

That would be Pete Berezuk. I could barely move anything I was so cold ;)
Seriously speaking though. This event was a logistical nightmare for the organizers. I am sure there were minor issues, but as far as the participants it looked like a seamless effort and worked masterfully. A great job to the organizers. I had the time of my life and will never forget it!

[Spongebucket]

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I had a great time. Yes, the hauling of gear and horrible winds, were taxing....it was all part of the experience. I want to thank all of the men who served in Co "H". Many went above and beyond what most would have expected. Getting a chance to do the heavy artillery talks was great (another thanks to my crew for that). Part of me wishes that it could have only lasted a bit longer...but then I remember the wind whipping thru the casemates and finding the small openings in my blanket cocoon.
Getting my baseball and rulebook signed by Doubleday was AWESOME.
Another emotional experience was forming up Co. H for the last time at Sumter to march out to the boat followed by Lt. Snyder (Pete B.).
I raise a mug to all who organized and participated in the event. I thought it was a great start to the 150s.
Thank you all.
Joe Blunt
formerly 1st Sgt. J. Renehan Co H 1st US Artillery

[Spongebucket]

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Oh and it was all for "fajitas and crossed cannons"

Joe blunt