Correction.........Guys, I don't know how in the world I let this mistake get by me.  I hope you got as big a laugh out of it as I did.  In the last issue you read ........ "the biggest threats are from vandalization and traffic accidents/construction".  I guess I invented a new word.  "Vandalization".  If you don't mind (and in order for me to save face), I am going to blame that mistake on my back pain medication.  Please excuse the mistake.  As we all know, that should have read ........ "vandalism" and not my new word "vandalization".  How embarrassing.  I swear it was the pain medication.

Hurricane Charley............As most of you know, I work for Progress Energy (was Florida Power Corp.) as a troubleman.  Talk about bad timing.  I was released to return to work (after major back surgery) the day before Hurricane Charley hit.  Since my return, the shortest day I have worked has been 18 hours for 15 days straight.  I may be able to get a day off sometime around September 1st.  So far there has been three deaths on the restoration crew (one tree trimmer and two linemen from Ala.)  Our hearts and most sincere condolences go out to the families of the men who were killed while working hard to get the power back on for all of us.  Three close calls or "near misses" happened within our team but for the most part we had only several injuries.  Friday at 3pm I was almost overcome by the 105 degree heat index while working in the bucket.  I came down and drank three bottles of water and within about 30 minutes was back at it.  As you know I trouble shoot by myself (as I have done for 20 years now [30 years total]) without a crew and have no ground help.  There are times when I sure could use some help but I did fine.  My back is killing me and I have again lost most of the feeling in my left leg.  My area was completed and all my customers back in power by noon last Wednesday so I was moved down to Hanes City/Lake Wales to help them for a few days.  Corporate headquarters had a company news crew in the area so they looked me up and filmed me as I worked.  It was great fun messing with those movie people.  I had them so mixed up and scared they may never go outside again.  The Orlando Sentinel news paper interviewed me last Thursday and I may make it into the news paper.
  I have not seen my house or yard in the daylight hours (and have not felt like looking) but my wife tells me that we didn't get beat up too bad by the storm.  We were out of power from early Friday to late Sunday night.  I was so busy getting everyone else's power back on that I couldn't find the time or energy to get my own power on.  The generator that I have permanently wired into my house supplied us with plenty of power and water (it runs our well also) so there was no rush to get my power back on.  I did notice that I can only get three channels on the TV so I guess my television antenna blew off the house and is somewhere in the land of OZ.  Same thing for my airplane wind sock.  I liked that wind sock.  It was an official FAA approved bright orange and red steel and aluminum device that stood 30 feet in the air.  The wife hated it and is glad it's gone.  I don't think I am missing anything else.  I saw my horses out in the pasture when I came home one night and I did not see any buzzards circling so I guess they lived through it just fine.  I hope to get caught up with everything soon, maybe (the yard is a mess, small branches and a few large ones are laying around).
  I apologize for being so late in answering the emails sent to me and for this abbreviated issue of the News Magazine but after working the long hours, when I finally get home I'm just too tired to do anything other than sleep.

School Of The Soldier............Don't forget our School of the Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry and Medical event.  Officer and NCO training will also be offered.  This is a Hardy Brigade Maximum Effort Event.  The school will be held at the Crystal River event site.  No civilian spectators.  This is a reenactors school, not a battle reenactment.  There will be a chance for the reenactor to burn powder and there may even be an informal "battle".  No sutlers.  No artillery powder ration.  NO AMENITIES.  Bring your own water, food, and other necessities.  Firewood is on site but you will have to find it.  There will be a reenactor fee to cover the cost of porta potties.  Please pre-register.  Company commanders email a count of your men who plan to attend the event to one of the contact persons below.  Directions: 7 mi. northwest of Crystal River along US 19/98. It is accessible from Dunnellon via SR 488 or take I-75 to Wildwood exit (SR 44) go west on SR 44 when you reach Crystal River take US 19 North.  Go about 7 mi. and the site will be on the left.  As you pass over the railroad tracks, get in the left lane, go about a mile and turn left into the small one lane driveway.  The entrance is just north of the Crystal River power plant and just south of the Cross Florida Barge Canal.  This event takes place on land owned by Holcim, Inc..  For information, contact Gen. Goodrich at rgoodrich4@tampabay.rr.com

Sutlers Wanted........All sutlers are cordially invited to attend the Battle of Marianna.  The battle will take place in Marianna, FL at the Citizen's Lodge, which is 1.5 miles north of the Jackson County, FL Courthouse, on Florida Highway 166 in Marianna, FL.  Sutler fees for the entire event are $30.00.  Sutlers and vendors may set up on Thursday, September 2, 2004, after 2 PM. School Day is Friday, Sept. 3rd.  The battle days are Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 4, & 5, 2004.  Sutler fees are payable to the:  St. Andrews Civil War Reenactors Club, Inc.  You may also pay your sutler fees on the date of your arrival at the site.  For more information contact Captain Stan Peacock, St. Andrews Civil War Reenactors Club, Inc., Gulf State Guards 2nd Florida Volunteer Infantry, Company F., P. O. Box 636, Panama City, FL 32402.  Cell: 850-814-1771.  email: PreserveHeritage@aol.com  Their website is located at http://www.battleofmarianna.com

Don't Do It Again..........Think ahead and let's avoid being stabbed in the back by a reporter looking for a story.  For some reason we are dumb enough to let this happen at least once every season.  Last season there was an article in a small newspaper about the Brooksville Raid.  The writer randomly interviewed several reenactors.  I hate it when this happens, it seems that people lose their common sense when a reporter, with pencil in hand, asks them a question.  Let me refresh your memory with a couple of quotes from our fellow "reenactors" from last season.  How about this one for starters... "We're shooting Yankees!  It's a fun thing".  In your search for a laugh, your comment just made every Confederate reenactor look like a bigoted idiot.  The reporter continued to interview reenactors dressed in period correct uniforms, standing in front of period correct tents but he only mentioned the white Volvo that drove through the camp right beside them and the all-terrain vehicle towing the artillery pieces into place.  Please do use tow vehicles for the cannons and save your backs, just be discreet in their use during the event (take the long way to the battlefield not through the camp).  Another reenactor tells them how much he enjoys stepping back into time "where there were no modern conveniences", while a digital camera hangs from around his neck.  They didn't forget to mention the reenactors using cell phones either.  The newspaper referred to Sutler Row as  "an expansive carnival like midway".  Well, I guess I can't argue with them there.  People, we are shooting ourselves in the foot.  Please, at least try to get the basic facts straight.  The War Between the States was fought from 1861 to 1865, over 140 years ago not 100 years ago.  Civilian reenactors are also guilty of temporary insanity.  Many women study for hours and hours looking for the right material or the proper way to sew their dresses and then someone ruins their impression by telling a reporter that during a reenactment ...  "We get to dress up and look cute".  Please, if you are approached by a reporter, be very careful of what you say.  They are looking for a story of some type and if they can get the "shock factor" into their article, they will.  I recommend you refer all reporters to your commander or the senior man in your company.  Keep in mind that all vehicles are to be out of camp before 8am Saturday.  If you aren't unloaded and set up by then, tuff luck.  Get someone to help you and start carrying your gear to your campsite.  Artillerymen, you have all the time you need to get your gun on the field and set up.  If you don't want to leave the cannon in place unattended overnight, then get up early in the morning and move it onto the field before colors and pull it off the field just before dark.  What you say and do, in or out of uniform, can hurt us all and reflect badly on our hobby.

HAGERSTOWN - Despite the box office failure of Ted Turner's "Gods and Generals," director/screenwriter Ron Maxwell said he "fully intends" to adapt "The Last Full Measure," the final book in the series that includes the films "Gettysburg" and its prequel, "Gods and Generals." 
"The Last Full Measure" is the third and final book in the series of novels by Michael Shaara and his son Jeff Shaara. It follows the action after Gettysburg to the Battle of the Wilderness, the siege of Petersburg and ends with the surrender at Appomattox Court House. 
Maxwell said that "The Last Full Measure" has been optioned for production by Turner, who "is committed in his heart to do this movie." 
The earliest that preproduction would begin would be in one year, Maxwell said. 
During the filming of "Gods and Generals" in 2002, Maxwell said the only way "The Last Full Measure" would not be made was if he and Turner both died. 
"I'm more than just interested as long as I'm standing," he reiterated Thursday. 
It's how to get the movie made that is less clear, he said. 
"Gods and Generals" made only $12.87 million at the box office during its 2003 release with a budget the Internet Movie Database says exceeded $56 million. 
Strong DVD sales are helping to lessen the disappointing box office result, Maxwell said. 
More than 1 million DVDs were sold as of Thursday, he said. 
The future of "The Last Full Measure" is "largely contingent" on DVD sales, Maxwell said. 
"If they continue to be strong then we will be back to a more sanguine feeling about moving forward," he said. 
Maxwell is rewriting the script for the movie that features three new characters, U.S. Gens. Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman and Philip H. Sheridan, along with characters from the first two films, U.S. Col. Joshua Chamberlain and Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and James Longstreet. 
Maxwell said Robert Duvall has "emphatically" committed to reprising the role of Gen. Lee that he assumed in "Gods and Generals." 
A large portion of "Gods and Generals" was filmed in Washington County. 
The Washington County Commissioners and the City of Hagerstown helped Maxwell's Antietam Films in preproduction on "Gods and Generals" and offered a preproduction loan of $300,000 for "The Last Full Measure." The loan will become a grant if half of the movie is filmed in the county. 
Maxwell said he intends to accept the offer. 
"We want to do what we did last time," he said. "Just tell them to control the level of building so we have space to film." 
"Gods and Generals" was an adaptation of Jeff Shaara's prequel by the same name to his father's bestseller, "Killer Angels." 
"Killer Angels" was the basis for "Gettysburg," which starred Tom Berenger as Gen. Longstreet and Martin Sheen as Gen. Lee. 
Jeff Daniels starred as Col. Chamberlain in both "Gods and Generals" and Maxwell's critically and financially successful "Gettysburg." 
Critics nationwide panned "Gods and Generals." 
Maxwell said he is busy filming a documentary on George Washington but is looking forward to coming back to the area. 
"It was exciting last time," he said. "I hope it can be exciting again."

Jacksonville, Fl. - Living Historians representing five Regiments, a Ladies Society and a Sons of Confederate Veterans group came together on July 28th to support municipal legislation to acquire a piece of property on Jacksonville's Westside. The property is the land where the Confederates established Camp Finegan in 1862 and was later captured by the Federals during the Florida Expedition in 1864 which resulted in the Battle of Olustee. The camp was renamed Camp Shaw after Col. Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts after its capture.
      Word had gotten out that the City Council of Jacksonville were to vote on the acquisition on Tuesday, July 27th, but a series of circumstances led to the vote being postponed until the following day. Two Council members were attending the Democratic National Convention while  three others were on vacation. One member had a broken foot and was to be wheeled in so the city would have a quorum, but, at the last minute, one of the Council member's wives went into labor and he excused himself leaving the Council without a quorum. Many supporters showed up in uniform, only to be turned away and told to come back the following day. 
       Wednesday, the Council had a quorum and reenactors sat patiently waiting for the vote. The bill came up last and wasn't on the Council agenda, having been added to it at the last minute. Chaplain Clifford Pierce was asked to be the speaker for the bill on behalf of the reenactors and delivered a strong plea for acquistion,  adding that the people supporting the park had collected 600 signatures for it. The signatures were collected by the Capt.Winston Stephens SCV Camp # 2041. The bill passed 10-4 with only one councilman speaking against the measure.  Mark Middlebrook, Longleaf Mitigation and member of the 13th Indiana and 107th Ohio, Shorty Robbins, Golden Teacup Society, member of the 13th Indiana, and longtime resident Fred Singletary were behind the push for the park and were present at the meeting.
      The tract of land encompasses 6 acres and is situated on a series of cliffs adjacent to the CSX railroad line originating in Jacksonville. It will require some clearing of undergrowth, but the site has great promise for interpretation as a park.
       Those units represented were the 54th Massachusetts, Co. F quartered in Jacksonville, the 13th Indiana/8th Fla. Vol. Inf. Regt.Co. A, the Golden Teacup Society,  the 75th Ohio Vol .Inf. Regt., the 25th Ohio Vol. Inf. Regt., and the 107th Ohio/ 8th Fla. Vol. Inf. Regt., Co. A.

Commander-in-Chief Denne Sweeney has taken steps to reconstitute the Relief Committee, a standing committee of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, in order that the organization may make a concerted and coordinated effort to provide relief assistance to compatriots who have suffered loss and damage from Hurricane Charley in Florida. 

Since the storm's passage, many calls and emails have been received from compatriots across the country seeking to help out our brothers who received personal and property damage from the storm.  In response to this overwhelming show of support, the committee is being formed and a mechanism has been created to channel that relief to where it is needed the most.  Once this committee's work is done in Florida, it will remain constituted to be prepared to deal with other disasters affecting SCV members. 

Commander-in-Chief Sweeney announces the appointment of Florida Division Commander Doug Dawson as the Chairman of the Relief Committee.  Past Kentucky Division Commander Don Shelton and Georgia Division Jack Bridwell have agreed to assist Commander Dawson by serving on his committee.

Any interested individuals, SCV Camps, and other entities should send payments to: 

SCV Relief Fund
P.O. Box 59
Columbia, TN, 38402 

Checks should be made to SCV Relief Fund.  All donations made to this fund are fully tax-deductible. 

All compatriots and camps are urged to consider donating to this extremely worthwhile cause.  Our compatriots in Florida have been dealt a severe blow, and this is a simple way for all good Confederates to provide much needed aid, and let them know that they are foremost in our thoughts.

For the Commander-in-Chief,

James Dark
Adjutant-in-Chief
Sons of Confederate Veterans 

Not So Recent Event.......The photo below was sent to me by Jimmy Shirley Jr., 7th Fla. Vol. Inf. Co. B.  He found the photo in an old copy of The Confederate Veterans magazine's November 1898 issue.  The only information about the Civil War reenactment that took place 106 years ago is contained in the photo's caption...... "Snodgrass Hill, Chickamauga Battlefield.  The Second Kentucky Infantry, U.S.V., on the day of a sham battle, 1898.  Here the last charge was made by the Confederates.

To all Reenactors, Families and Friends,
    I hope that the recent hurricane named Charlie did you no harm, no injury nor any ill.  As far as I know all members of the Alabama Volunteers, that I have been able to contact, came through in good stead.
    I had some minor damage, a spider bite on my leg and a dog who wet the rug about 25 times.......all in all we came through just fine.  One of our members, F/Sgt. Martellinni lives in Port Charollete and suffered the most damage to his home and had a tale of living through pure hell that night.  Thank God none of his family was injured.  We all wish him well and stand ready to assist him or anyone else who asks.
    It is my deepest desire to hope that ALL of the Hardys Brigade came through unscathed, well and with no major property damage.  It is times like this that we brush aside those minor problems that plague us and pull together as one family.....we offer and extend assistance to our fellow reenactors and pray that we never experience this again.
    Please allow me to extend my deepest and sincere gratitude to the powers above us that we all came through this as well as we did.  I know we will have some stories to tell around the camp fires this upcoming season, just ask me about the spider bite and how quickly I dispatched him or her to it's great reward in spider heaven.

God bless and stay well, see you on the field,
Col. Corky/Commanding
Alabama Volunteer Battalion

The following recipe was sent in by Richard Todd (Commissary Corp., 7th Connecticut Vol.Inf.)  He said "This soup is very good at a cold weather event,such as Ocean Pond (Olustee).  I do have to give some credit to Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet, as I used his base recipe and added to it".  When Richard made the cabbage soup at Ocean Pond he said he had to fight to get the pot back and when he did it had been licked clean.

1 -pound diced pork shoulder or roast
1 -pound smoked sausage, quartered and diced
2  -large head cabbage,diced medium
2 - large onions chopped medium
3 - carrots,quartered and diced medium
2 - medium turnips,diced medium
2 medium potatoes, diced medium
2 - ribs celery, diced medium
2  - quarts, chicken broth
2 - quarts water
2 - cups red wine (cheap is ok but use good cheap wine.  I use Carlo Rossi,Optional)
2 -tbls flour
1 - can tomato paste
2 - cans tomatoes
2 -teaspoon Paprika
1 - teaspoon Dill
2 - cloves garlic mashed and diced fine
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown the pork in a small amount of oil or bacon grease. When pork is lightly browned add the onion and garlic and allow to begin cooking,then add potatoes,carrots and turnips and allow to brown. Add diced cabbage and allow to sweat for five minutes; add flour and stir to coat cabbage.  Add broth,wine and water. Add spices and allow to simmer until hard veggies are tender. Add diced smoked sausage just before serving.

Items For Sale

Cavalry Items........

1. Complete McClellan saddle.  Original aprox. 1904 with handmade original horse hair girth, wood stirrups.  Russet (brown) color.  Very good condition, this saddle could be put into service and safely used today or placed in a museum.  $350. 
2. Complete McClellan saddle.  Modern replica with saddle horn (could be removed).  Looks a little like a Hope saddle.  Very good condition.  $125. 
3. McClellan saddle black leather.  With bed roll on back.  Plenty of good riding years left in it.  $275 
4. Breast collar (Two - plain - no heart).  $25 each 
5. Breast collar with brass heart.  $35 
6. Pommel holster.  Fits Colt or Remington.  $20 
7. Cavalry carbine sling.  The type that is hooked on your saddle.  It is a post war item (aprox 1870) but it looks good and takes all the weight off your body and lets the horse carry the load.  It is a lot safer than a carbine shoulder sling.  Very good condition.  $25 
8. Carbine shoulder sling.  Very good condition.  $25 
9. Cavalry Saber, fair condition.  Used several seasons but still has years of life left in it.  $25 
10. Watering bridle/headstall.  Just attach your bit.  $30 
11. Medium port iron period correct bit.  $20 
12. Low port stainless steel period correct bit.  $25 

1. Federal Cavalry shell jacket with inside lining.  Completed but needs eight buttons, button holes are marked.  Never worn.  Looks good.  About 44 regular/medium.  $70. 
2. Federal Cavalry vest with inside lining.  Perfect condition, complete, never worn.  About 44 regular.  $40. 
3. Homemade suspenders good condition $3. 
4. Yellow and blue accent for use on Federal cavalry coat.  $5 
5. Ammo belt.  Cowboy action shooting type cartridge belt for 357cal (or 38 spec) ammo.  Very good condition $15 
6. Cowboy type 1870 holster.  36 or 44 mag. blackpowder with powder flask pouch and flask and cap pouch. Very heavy duty and in very good condition.  $30

1. Heater.  Antique style kerosene heater with extra wick, Keeps a large area very warm.  Good condition.  $25 
2. Air mattress and ele. 12 volt pump (plug in auto cigarette lighter).  Large sleeps two easily.  $15. 
3. Wood camp chairs.  The common type that slides together.  $5 each. 

For Sale.  Authentic Stage Coach drivers coat for sale.  It came from an auction at the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming, in the early 1970's.  The coat dates to the late 1800's.  It was sold as a Buffalo coat but I believe that it is made of another hide, possibly mohair.  Nonetheless, it is a great piece of history. Very heavy and warm!  If interested, contact Clifford Dorn at  cgdorn@gte.net
 

For Sale.  "A" frame tent Complete set.  Includes tent, fly, cedar poles, stakes, ropes and all.  Stake loops were just replaced.  Entire set is in good condition.  If interested, email Robyn Banks at southerncanoneer@aol.com

For Sale.  Confederate Officer's Uniform (lst Lt).  Custom tailored from heavy English Cadet Gray Wool.  All in excellent condition.  Includes: Kepi size lg.  Frock Coat size 42/44 L.  Trousers 40 waist 30 length.  Sash.  Belt.  The uniform is new condition. No holes or tears in any of the pieces.  These are beautiful high quality exact reproductions.  All for $349.00.  I will pay shipping upon receiving payment by money order or check.  I also have other uniforms for a CSA private.  Butternut and gray pants, shirts, shoes, etc.  For details and photos, please contact: tlovett@numail.org

Historic Sewing Society Meetings.......Each month the group features a speaker or sewing project for their members.  If you would like to participate or are having a sewing problem, contact Glenda Reed ashevilla@aol.com

The Golden Teacup Society......The society has started monthly meetings at Walter Jones Historical Park in Mandarin (South Jacksonville) every second Tuesday of the month.  We meet from 10-2, and do a period activity (handcraft, sewing, impression improvements) and just fellowship.  For more information, directions or to get on our e-mail list, contact Shorty Robbins at goldteacup@aol.com  or Diane Gleason at bzquiltn@aol.com.

The Greater Orlando Civil War Roundtable meets every 4th Thursday at 730pm.  The meetings are held at the Marks Street Senior Center at 99 E. Marks St. between Orange Ave. and Magnolia St. in downtown Orlando.  The August 26th meeting (presented by Trudy McNair) will be about Elizabeth Meriwether and Ruth Ann Wood's topic is "A Man And A Hurricane".  For information contact Ruth Ann Wood at cwldy@mybluelight.com

September 3, 4, 5, 2004.  Battle of Marianna.  (Marianna, Florida).  140th anniversary of the battle will be held at the Citizen's Lodge Grounds, near the Fla. State Caverns Park.  9 - 4 daily.  School day Friday the 3rd.  Battles Saturday and Sunday.  All branches, civilian, medical impressions are needed, especially for the school program.  Dinner, cotillion, and church services.  Reenactors enter free, Spectators will be charged a $5 entry fee.  Families of four or more spectators will be charged a maximum of $15 admission fee.  Sutler fee $30 each.  Hosted by The St. Andrews Reenactors Asso., 2nd Fl. Co. F., Gulf State Guards, Co. G. 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment (Pope Walker Rangers).  For information, contact event chairperson Wendy Gaska at adpros@wfeca.net   Infantry and Artillery contact Stan Peacock at preserveheritage@aol.com  Mounted Cavalry contact George Sasser at natbedfor@juno.com other details are on their website at  http://www.battleofmarianna.com/

September 4, 5, 6, 2004.  Battle of Dade City (near Tampa).  This is a Labor Day weekend battle.  Please do not arrive before 4pm on Friday.  There is no battle on Saturday.  You may relax and prepare all day Saturday for the battles on Sunday and Monday afternoon.  There will be no ball.  Battles will be at 2pm on Sunday and at 2pm on Monday.  There is limited authentic and modern camping.  For Artillery Registration contact Scott (Bob) Anderson at suttler7@knology.net  To get to the event:  North of Dade City take I-75 South to exit 61 go East on US-98 to 301.  Go South on US-301 for 6 miles and the park will be on the left side.  St. Petersburg area take I-275 and connect with I-75 to exit 59 go East on SR-52 for 8 miles to US-301 North go through town and the park is on the right.  From Daytona Beach take SR-40 West to I-75 South.  Orlando go SR-50 West to US-301 South the park will be on the left.  Contact:  Pioneer Florida Museum and Village at  curator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org

September 4, 5, 2004.  Fort Clinch Federal (Union Army) Garrison and Living History.  Admission: Living Historians free.  Spectators: $3.25 per car to Park and $2 each to Fort. Ask at gate about candlelight tour on Saturday night.  Candlelight tour admission is $3 for spectators.  Fort Clinch State Park Fernandina Beach, Florida.  Contact the park at (904) 277-7274. 

September 11, 2004.  The Phoebe Pember chapter of the Order of the Confederate Rose will be having a Confederate Ball at 7:00 PM.  The ball will be held at the Miramar Community Center located a 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL.  Cost is $25.00 each or $40.00 for a couple.  After the buffet dinner, there will be music and dancing so everyone brush up on your Virginia Reel.  For information, contact Pat Ramirez at pattyr@bellsouth.net or Jolene Wiltsie at spookynharry@earthlink.net

September 17, 18, 19, 2004.  Battle of Atlanta, held in Conyers Georgia.  140th anniversary.  Conyers International Horse Park.  Battles all three days.  For information, check their website at www.atlantacampaign.com

September 18, 2004.  Blue and Grey Cotillion (Saturday 8pm to 11pm).  Pinellas Park.  Period correct dress required.  Sponsored by the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company A.  Beginning at 8:00 PM until 11:00pm at the Pinellas Park Civic Auditorium, 7690 59th Street.  The 97th Pennsylvania String Band to provide music.  From central Florida take I-4 West to I-275 South.  Get off 275 at exit 28 (Gandy Blvd. old exit #15).  The exit ramp will go left and curve around keep going straight to the Hwy. 19 exit.  Go straight across 19 and you will be on Park Blvd (S.R. 694).  Go straight west and at the railroad tracks make a quick right.  The auditorium is off the road next to the Police Station on 59th St. North.  Admission is $10.00 per person or $18.00 per couple at the door.  No advance ticket sales.  For information check the website at  http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/97pavolinf/2004cotillion.html

September 24, 25, 26, 2004.  Battle Of Farmington (Tennessee).  All proceeds go to the preservation of the Farmington Battlefield Confederate Cemetery.  Saturday evening meal provided for all preregistered reenactors only.  Saturday night ball.  $100 artillery bounty for first six preregistered cannons.  Hay, water and firewood will be provided.  Battles at 2pm Sat. and Sun.  Ladies tea Sat. 10am.  Church services Sunday morning.  Contact David Stinson jodavid@united.net

September 24, 25, 26.  Battle of Old Bethel (Moultrie, Georgia).  The Confederate army will camp on the Church grounds with a battle on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  On Saturday evening at dusk, a roll call of the Confederate soldiers buried at the church will take place.  Sunday morning worship service at the church in period correct dress.  For information and registration forms, contact Keith Taylor at 229-859-2947.

October 2, 2004 (Saturday).  The Rural Florida Living History Museum/Cracker Country located on the Florida State Fair Grounds in Tampa.  Living History.  10am-4pm  How the Civil War Shaped Florida's History.  Military and civilian reenactors are needed to present 1st person impressions about such things as the 1860's soldier and civilian's everyday life, period correct camp activities, life on the home front, campfire cooking methods and more.  If you would like to take part in this event contact K. Ken Johnston, Curator of Living History & Programming at kjohnston@digital.net

October 2, 3, 2004.  Fort Clinch Federal (Union Army) Garrison and Living History.  Admission: Living Historians free.  Spectators: $3.25 per car to Park and $2 each to Fort.  Ask at gate about candlelight tour on Saturday night.  Candlelight tour admission is $3 for spectators.  Fort Clinch State Park Fernandina Beach, Florida.  Contact the park at (904) 277-7274.

October 1, 2, 3, 2004.  Andersonville Battle in Andersonville, Georgia.  There will be two battles and lots of sutlers with many antique and craft shopping opportunities at the businesses along main street.  The Andersonville Civil War Museum and the POW Museum is also very close.  This is a nice little battle for spectators and reenactors alike.  Andersonville is 9 miles north of Americus, GA.  The reenactment site is in Andersonville itself; by the railroad tracks.  To get there, take I-75 North.  Exit at Americus.  Turn West towards Columbus and travel approximately 5 miles and turn right at Andersonville Historical Monument.  Turn right and travel 12 miles to the battle.  Check their website at http://www.andersonvillega.freeservers.com/  for more information.

October 1, 2, 3, 2004.  140th Anniversary Battle Of Franklin.  Close to Nashville in Spring Hill, Tennessee.  This will be one of the major events of the year and it will take place on the original battlefield.  Sponsored by the North/South Alliance and The Civil War Courier.  Battles Fri., Sat., and Sun.  Lots of other things to see and do in the area including Civil War plantations with Antebellum homes and Gen. Hood's headquarters close by.  For information and pre-registration www.battleoffranklin.com

October 9, 10, 2004.  Fort Clinch Confederate Garrison and Living History.  Admission: Living Historians free.  Spectators: $3.25 per car to Park and $2 each to Fort.  Ask at gate about candlelight tour on Saturday night.  Candlelight tour admission is $3 for spectators.  Fort Clinch State Park, Fernandina Beach, Florida.  Contact the park at (904) 277-7274.

October 23, 2004.  Saturday 9am to 3pm.  Tarpon Springs Blue and Gray Cemetery Tour and Living History.  The Tarpon Springs Historical Society presents the 5th annual Blue and Gray Cemetery tour.  All reenactors, military and civilian are invited.  Refreshments are provided.  Reenactors will portray the 8 Confederate and 7 union veterans buried here.  Two new headstones will be dedicated. They need 8 Confederate and 7 union volunteers to portray the soldiers buried there. Information will be provided to correctly portray the soldier.  Directions: Just East off US 19 on Keystone Rd. (Tarpon Av.)  At Cycadia and Rose Cemetery (They are side by side).  For more information, contact the Tarpon Springs Historical Society at (727) 943-4624.  If you would like to portray one of the Union or Confederate Veterans, contact Sgt. Eric Steffy evenings at (727) 861-2342 

October 22, 23, 24, 2004.  School of the Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry and Medical.  New Event.  Officer and NCO training will also be offered.  Hardy Brigade Maximum Effort Event.  The school will be held at the Crystal River event site.  No civilian spectators.  This is a reenactors school not a battle reenactment.  There will be a chance for the reenactor to burn powder and there may even be an informal "battle".  No sutlers.  No artillery powder ration.  NO AMENITIES.  Bring your own water, food, and other necessities.  Firewood is on site but you will have to find it.  There will be a reenactor fee to cover the cost of porta potties.  Directions: 7 mi. northwest of Crystal River along US 19/98. It is accessible from Dunnellon via SR 488 or take I-75 to Wildwood exit (SR 44) go west on SR 44 when you reach Crystal River take US 19 North.  Go about 7 mi. and the site will be on the left.  As you pass over the railroad tracks, get in the left lane, go about a mile and turn left into the small one lane driveway.  The entrance is just north of the Crystal River power plant and just south of the Cross Florida Barge Canal.  This event takes place on land owned by Holcim, Inc..  For information, contact Gen. Goodrich at rgoodrich4@tampabay.rr.com

October 29, 30, 31, 2004.  Battle of Hunsader Farms (Bradenton, Florida) hosted by the 97th Pennsylvania.  The Hunsader Pumpkin festival is a two week event with The Battle of Hunsader Farms on the 2nd weekend, and it will be the main attraction for that weekend.  The event will not be in competition with a famous country singer as in years past.  The school day will be held on Friday, Oct. 29th and volunteers are needed to help with the approx. 1,000 school kids that are expected to attend.  A $1.00 registration fee for all reennactors will be charged to help pay for the large expense of the firewood, hay, water, and more.  Portalets will be provided.  Due to insurance problems, mounted cavalrymen are not allowed at this event.  Take I-75 South.  Exit at Exit #42 (SR 64).  Travel 10.5 miles East on SR 64 to CR 675.  At CR 675 go South for 2.5 miles.  Sutlers can contact Dave Krieger Radm1@aol.com  Reenactors contact Tom Aloisio msmaj.cwdoc@verizon.net   For more information, check the website at http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/97pavolinf/2004hunsader.html