Fort Tyler West Point Georgia Living History

[Coatsy]

Re: Fort Tyler West Point Georgia Living History

MOD NOTE: This isn't an ebufu event folks. Hate to be a party pooper, but we have rules here. Lewis is putting a campaigner/authentic effort together for this, and offering a home and camping area for those who don't want to go with the "circus".

Contact Lewis Robinson via facebook or email: robinslmusgrove@gmail.com if you have interest in this. He is local to the area and can answer questions.

Ok, Now onto some standards that Lewis posted for his part in this:

--Home Guard Impression--
Headgear:
Slouch
Wheel Cap

Trousers:
Civilian pattern of wool, cotton, or linen

Coat:
Civilian pattern coat (e.g., sack, frock, paletot)

Shoes:
Civilian boots/brogans
Low quarter shoes (e.g., Georgia, Fredericksburg shoes)

Accoutrements:
Confederate Issue
Prewar/Militia
Hunting Bag & Powder flask/horns

Canteens:
Tin Drum or Kidney
Wooden
Gourd

Luggage:
Valises, portmanteaus, blanket rolls are encouraged.

Arms:
1842 Springfield
Shotguns and Percussion Rifles
1853 or 1860 Enfield
1841 Mississippi
1861 Springfield
Richmond



--Federal Calvary Impression—
Headgear:
Hardee
Black Slouch
Forage Cap

Trousers:
Mounted Pattern
Foot Pattern

Coat:
Fatigue Blouse
Shell Jacket (e.g., Mounted Services, Schuylkill Arsenal)

Shoes:
Federal Issue Brogans
Federal Issue Boots

Accoutrements:
Federal Issue Cavalry

Canteens:
Federal Issue

Arms:
Spencer Carbine
Sharps Carbine
Henry Rifle
Spencer Rifle

[D.W. Scalf]

Re: Fort Tyler West Point Georgia Living History

A Facebook page has been set up for those interested. Looking good so far!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1771917563032362/?fref=ts

D.W.(Trace)Scalf

[rdykes]

Re: Fort Tyler West Point Georgia Living History

Thanks for the info DW. Might have to check it out

[D.W. Scalf]

Fellas,

I'm posting this here, even though it's not an EFUBU event per se. Please relocate if needed. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Battle that happened at West Point Georgia on April 16, 1865. In years past they had a really good living history and candle light tour there. For the past few years they've started having it again. I'm currently in Australia, but will be making my way "back home" in a few weeks. Since this will be the 150th anniversary and one of my first events back home, I'd like to help make it a good event. The organizers have given me permission to put this out there and invite anyone I see fit to. I'd love to get some quality impressions there to make this one of the best ever. I'm not an event "organizer" by any means and am only trying this word of mouth so to speak right now.

If you're not familiar with the story, google it. Very interesting, especially as far as Gen Robert C. Tyler in involved. The battle happened the weekend Lincoln died. They do have a website, though it's a bit old and the "reenactor" pics are from the 90's. There is a reproduction earthworks "Fort" with 3 artillery pieces(so artillery guys are needed). There is the potential to do something special there on the weekend of April 18 2015. Was hoping to bring in some guys from the Georgia/Alabama area, but any and all members here are welcome. I know units have lots going on in April, but just thought I'd put it out there.

Since the local force consisted of some regular soldiers, home guard, young boys, and old men, this gives for a wide range of impressions.Civilian ladies also played a large part. Convalescents from a local soldiers hospital were also there.

I'll will act as a point of contact until something else is arranged. Impressions would need to be of the standard expected for events posted on this forum. Late War if possible, of course,

Please forgive my lack of eloquence here, and any breach of protocol. I do this only out of my love of this event and it's story. And I do remain,

Your Obedient Servant,

D.W.(Trace) Scalf