CIVIL
WAR REENACTORS
EVENT SCHEDULE
July 2010 to May 2011
What
follows is the new event roster for the 2010 - 2011 Civil War and
living history reenacting season. You may use this event information
any way you see fit, all I ask is that you give credit to the Florida
Reenactors Online News Magazine web site. Many hours have
been spent compiling and confirming this information and I believe it
to be accurate. If you do find any mistakes, correct them on the
copies that you distribute to your men and please send me a copy
of the correction so I can update this event roster on the web
site. If you have any additional information pertaining to
upcoming events that I have inadvertently omitted, contact me at the
email address below.
Send
corrections, comments etc. to:
Robert
A. Niepert
cell........(407)
448-4871
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May 15, 16,
2010. Parrish Train Raid (southwest Florida).
The Parrish Train Raid is definitely a one of a kind event.
This a small event with two short battles per day, one at 11am and one
at 2pm. Well, not really battles but attacks on the train as it
passes. The train stops and is boarded by the Federals or
Confederates and "captured" or the attackers are driven off by the
soldiers on the train. Reenactors in period dress will be allowed
to ride the train free. There will be time to interact with the
public both on and off the train if you like. Artillery, Cavalry,
Infantry and civilians are invited. Confederates will camp
to the north near the wood line and Federals to the south
near the wood line (firewood and water will be provided). Driving
directions: Follow I-275 south until it hits I-75. Parrish
is easy to find. From south Fla., take I-75 north to Ellenton
like you are going to Gamble Plantation. Instead of turning to the
west, turn east on Hwy 301 to the town of Parrish. From Lakeland,
go south on Highway 37 (It dead ends in to Highway 62). Turn
west or right on Highway 62 toward Parrish. When you hit Highway
301, turn right and immediately right into the Post Office. The
train stop is right behind the Post Office. From Orlando, come
Highway 17 south to just south of Bowling Green. Turn west on
Highway 62 and take it all the way to 301. Pre-registration
is appreciated but not required. For further information, contact
Barry King at king75thovi@aol.com
June
25, 2010 - 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. You are invited to join
the South Florida Youth Reenactors in their fifth annual Blue and Gray
Ball which will take place at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog
Rd. Delray Beach, FL. 33446. You can dance all your
favorites: Virginia Reel, Patty Cake Polka, Broom Dance, Carolina
Promenade, and plenty of waltzes and polkas. Music to be
performed by a live band. All Federal, Confederate and Civilian
reenactors are welcome to attend. Punch, Hors d' Oeuvres and
dessert will be served. The cost for tickets purchased before May
25, 2010 are: Adult $12, Children (ages 5-12) $5, and children under 5
are free. The price for tickets purchased at the door will be:
Adults $15, Children (ages 5-12) $7. Information: contact Julia
Portella at sfyreenactors@gmail.com
September 11, 2010.
Olustee Civil War Expo. Encampment and Living History at the
Olustee Battlefield Historic Site. Exhibits, military drills,
artillery demonstrations, Union and Confederate camps and much
more. Contact the Olustee Committee at http://battleofolustee.org/
September 18,
(Saturday), 2010. Blue and Grey Cotillion (Saturday
8:00 PM to 11:00 PM). Pinellas Park Civic Auditorium located at
7690 59th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL., 33781. All reenactors
both Federal and Confederate are welcome. Period correct dress
requested but not required. Sponsored by the 97th Pennsylvania
Volunteers, Company A. The 97th Pennsylvania String Band to
provide music. Admission is $15.00 per person or $25.00 per
couple at the door. No advance ticket sales. Door prizes
and snacks provided (soft drinks extra). For information email GCWHITE51@MSN.COM or check
out their website at http://www.97thpvicoa.us
Driving directions: From central Florida, take I-4 West to I-275
South. Get off I-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 Hwy 19 and you will be on Park
Blvd. (SR 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.