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Gentlemen,
The 1st Maine reenacting group is in the midst of erecting a monument to the original 1st Maine on the battlefield of Aldie, VA (Loudoun County). This small but ferocious fight was one of the opening salvos of the Gettysburg Campaign. The battle lasted for most of the day, and claimed hundreds of casualties, and many lives, including the Colonel of the 1st Maine, who died in an heroic charge that won the day for the Union.
Today, the battlefield is pristine, but nearly forgotten. The only other marker on the spot is a momument erected by the veterans of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, which was also heavily engaged in the battle.
We are seeking to raise $10,000 in order to place a monument on that field to honor those brave men, and the history of the battle. To help in our cause, we are hosting a raffle complete with an array of prizes from some of the best vendors in the business. There are muskets, accoutrements from Duvall Leatherwork, caps from Starbuck, tin ware from Axel Ulrich, garments from Joe Blunt and much more. All for only $10 a ticket. The drawing will be held October 28th at the 150th Unison event, but you do not need to be present to win.
For more information, or to buy a ticket, please head to: http://duvallleatherwork.com/-strse-...Categories.bok
Thanks for your help!
Take care,
Tom Craig
1st Maine Cavalry
The 1st Maine reenacting group is in the midst of erecting a monument to the original 1st Maine on the battlefield of Aldie, VA (Loudoun County). This small but ferocious fight was one of the opening salvos of the Gettysburg Campaign. The battle lasted for most of the day, and claimed hundreds of casualties, and many lives, including the Colonel of the 1st Maine, who died in an heroic charge that won the day for the Union.
Today, the battlefield is pristine, but nearly forgotten. The only other marker on the spot is a momument erected by the veterans of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, which was also heavily engaged in the battle.
We are seeking to raise $10,000 in order to place a monument on that field to honor those brave men, and the history of the battle. To help in our cause, we are hosting a raffle complete with an array of prizes from some of the best vendors in the business. There are muskets, accoutrements from Duvall Leatherwork, caps from Starbuck, tin ware from Axel Ulrich, garments from Joe Blunt and much more. All for only $10 a ticket. The drawing will be held October 28th at the 150th Unison event, but you do not need to be present to win.
For more information, or to buy a ticket, please head to: http://duvallleatherwork.com/-strse-...Categories.bok
Thanks for your help!
Take care,
Tom Craig
1st Maine Cavalry
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