Photos Courtesy of the Pennocks
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wauconda, IL
AAR courtesy of Lisa.
Attendance: Mike & Antina, Lisa, Kate & Erik
Antina & I managed to set up camp with very few problems (and some help from the Time Keepers), leaving very little for Mike to finish after he provided our evening meal. After a run for mosquito spray (thanks Mike & Antina!!!), we had a pleasant evening preparing for the storm that was forecast. Because we had all prepared well, only a few hours of gentle rain occurred in the early morning.
Saturday opened to the public at 11, so our camp had a leisurely morning of visiting with each other, our neighbors, friends, spectators and various camps. In between all of the visiting (and a little shopping) a few chapters of the trashy novel Pride & Prejudice were read aloud to the company in my front parlor. Camps closed at 4 or so, but like many events with evening activities, we had interested spectators well past closing.
After dinner, preparations were made to the front parlor for the Sociable. We enjoyed the games played, the guests, and the questions and conversation that flowed during the evening with the candlelight tours. While Erik and Kate went off to enjoy the night fire, Antina and I spoke with a young lady eager to experience re-enacting. Afterward, we again enjoyed time visiting amongst ourselves and our neighbors.
On Sunday morning our friend from the evening before arrived to be dressed for the day. Between Antina, Shannon, and myself, we were able to dress her well for the day. When she arrived shortly before the battle, we thought she had had enough. Instead, she was returning to check in and go to see the battle. Yeah! We have encouraged another person to join our Hobby, whether with our Unit or someone else’s.
We had a great time being a group of civilians this weekend, enjoying the simpler life in “town” instead of on “campaign.”
Attendance: Mike & Antina, Lisa, Kate & Erik
Antina & I managed to set up camp with very few problems (and some help from the Time Keepers), leaving very little for Mike to finish after he provided our evening meal. After a run for mosquito spray (thanks Mike & Antina!!!), we had a pleasant evening preparing for the storm that was forecast. Because we had all prepared well, only a few hours of gentle rain occurred in the early morning.
Saturday opened to the public at 11, so our camp had a leisurely morning of visiting with each other, our neighbors, friends, spectators and various camps. In between all of the visiting (and a little shopping) a few chapters of the trashy novel Pride & Prejudice were read aloud to the company in my front parlor. Camps closed at 4 or so, but like many events with evening activities, we had interested spectators well past closing.
After dinner, preparations were made to the front parlor for the Sociable. We enjoyed the games played, the guests, and the questions and conversation that flowed during the evening with the candlelight tours. While Erik and Kate went off to enjoy the night fire, Antina and I spoke with a young lady eager to experience re-enacting. Afterward, we again enjoyed time visiting amongst ourselves and our neighbors.
On Sunday morning our friend from the evening before arrived to be dressed for the day. Between Antina, Shannon, and myself, we were able to dress her well for the day. When she arrived shortly before the battle, we thought she had had enough. Instead, she was returning to check in and go to see the battle. Yeah! We have encouraged another person to join our Hobby, whether with our Unit or someone else’s.
We had a great time being a group of civilians this weekend, enjoying the simpler life in “town” instead of on “campaign.”
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Battle for Chaplin Creek - Franklin Grove, IL
Photos Courtesy of the Moans
Photos Courtesy of the Czyzewskis
Photos Courtesy of the Pennocks
Monday, June 8, 2009
AA report for Old State Capitol event Springfield IL
On June 5-7 members from Company C of the 1st US Sharpshooter and Berdan's Aid Society consisting of SGT Mike ,CPL "Rich" aka Antina, PVT Erik, Mrs Lisa and Mrs Kate were privileged to attend the festivities at the old State Capitol. The goal of this event was to help educate the public about the Sharpshooters role during the American Civil War as well as to provide color to the festivities.
Friday, consisted of basic set up of camp and getting ready for the coming of the next day when the site opened.
On Saturday all the redactors paraded threw the streets of Springfield from the old state capitol to the new state capitol. Under the watchful eyes of the statue of Governor Richard Yates we attended a ceremony in honor of the Illinois Militia and the Illinois National Guard while decked out in the colors of the 66th IL. From Here the attending troops marched back to the Old State Capitol in full formation to attend the morning flag raising. During the parade back one member was fortunate enough to ride in a horse drawn carriage with one of the honored speaker from the ceremony, somehow Lisa always finds in the right place at the right time.
After the flag raising the camps were open to the public and those in uniform switched to the greens of the 1st USS. From that time forward the five of us had a constant crowd of curious people interested in who we were and what we did. Mike, myself, and for part of the day “Rich” answered questions and educated the public about both the 66th and Company C, while the ladies did the same for the Aid Society. While the soldiers had the equipment essential to a fighting man in the field the ladies had several items that would be sent to help ease the soldiers life in the field on display. Some craft items included Mrs Lisa's Inkl loom as well as Mrs Kate's spinning wheel. Both displays fascinated the populace so much that we were still answering question well after the camps closed.
Many of the children attending the event were put on a mission to find items at each camp in a sort of scavenger hunt. Some items on the list included Rifles, brogans, and Union/Confederate bills.
My favorite thing on the list was the bonus item of finding General McGregor ( one of the unit mascots) . Some of the hints to allow the kids to figure out who he was were “ He is short in height and He likes to barks orders.” These lists once completed could be turned back in to the registration tent for a period toy, like a yo-yo or whistle.
On Sunday the members of the unit decided to tour the Lincoln Museum. We had the pleasure of examining many wonderful displays such as one of Mr. Lincolns stove pipe hats and two performance pieces about the life and times of Abe Lincoln. My personal favorite was entitle “Ghosts of the Library”. I was enthralled by the story and teared up a bit at the story twist. No I won't give it away, you will have to see it yourself. Upon returning to camp we had an hour till we could break camp and continued educating those folks who braved the threat of rain to come out to the site. We enjoyed a bit of rain that lasted about a half hour, then packed up. The unit left the site at 3pm on Sunday June 7th, hopeful to return next year.
Erik Moan
Friday, consisted of basic set up of camp and getting ready for the coming of the next day when the site opened.
On Saturday all the redactors paraded threw the streets of Springfield from the old state capitol to the new state capitol. Under the watchful eyes of the statue of Governor Richard Yates we attended a ceremony in honor of the Illinois Militia and the Illinois National Guard while decked out in the colors of the 66th IL. From Here the attending troops marched back to the Old State Capitol in full formation to attend the morning flag raising. During the parade back one member was fortunate enough to ride in a horse drawn carriage with one of the honored speaker from the ceremony, somehow Lisa always finds in the right place at the right time.
After the flag raising the camps were open to the public and those in uniform switched to the greens of the 1st USS. From that time forward the five of us had a constant crowd of curious people interested in who we were and what we did. Mike, myself, and for part of the day “Rich” answered questions and educated the public about both the 66th and Company C, while the ladies did the same for the Aid Society. While the soldiers had the equipment essential to a fighting man in the field the ladies had several items that would be sent to help ease the soldiers life in the field on display. Some craft items included Mrs Lisa's Inkl loom as well as Mrs Kate's spinning wheel. Both displays fascinated the populace so much that we were still answering question well after the camps closed.
Many of the children attending the event were put on a mission to find items at each camp in a sort of scavenger hunt. Some items on the list included Rifles, brogans, and Union/Confederate bills.
My favorite thing on the list was the bonus item of finding General McGregor ( one of the unit mascots) . Some of the hints to allow the kids to figure out who he was were “ He is short in height and He likes to barks orders.” These lists once completed could be turned back in to the registration tent for a period toy, like a yo-yo or whistle.
On Sunday the members of the unit decided to tour the Lincoln Museum. We had the pleasure of examining many wonderful displays such as one of Mr. Lincolns stove pipe hats and two performance pieces about the life and times of Abe Lincoln. My personal favorite was entitle “Ghosts of the Library”. I was enthralled by the story and teared up a bit at the story twist. No I won't give it away, you will have to see it yourself. Upon returning to camp we had an hour till we could break camp and continued educating those folks who braved the threat of rain to come out to the site. We enjoyed a bit of rain that lasted about a half hour, then packed up. The unit left the site at 3pm on Sunday June 7th, hopeful to return next year.
Erik Moan
Photos Courtesy of the Pennocks
Monday, May 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Auburn High School Talk - Rockford, IL
Photos courtesy of the cameras of
the Menkhaus and Pennock Families. Photos mostly taken by Victoria.
the Menkhaus and Pennock Families. Photos mostly taken by Victoria.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Freeport School Talk
After Action Report by Pvt. Thompson
School Talk at Lincoln Douglas School in Freeport, Illinois.
Attendees-- Antina, Kate, Erik, Lisa, Tim
I met Erik at his workplace in Rockford at 8:00am and we headed out to Freeport for the school. We arrived shortly before 9:00. Erik finished getting into uniform and we headed into the building to seek out the ladies. It didn’t take long to do so.
After I assisted Lisa in transporting some gear from her classroom, Antina outfitted me with the rest of the accoutrements to complete my uniform.
As the fourth-graders came in, we introduced ourselves and Erik began speaking about the military of the time. Among his key points was the average equipment a soldier carried on his person. He used me as an example, pointing out the various accoutrements and clothing designs. He and Antina continued describing the other military uniforms on display while I continued to play “mannequin” for them.
We then went over some basic military drills with them. It took a little bit of leading by example, but they caught on fairly quickly. We showed them some simple marching exercises as well as rank and file formation.
After the military segment, the ladies began discussing wardrobe and activities of the time including the correct mourning traditions and day-to-day clothing
We then got the entire class paired up for a demonstration of the Virginia Reel. Most of the kids got it fairly early on, but there were a few that needed assistance from some of us. After a few times around, they seemed to have the hang of it.
By then, our time was pretty much up and the gym/cafeteria was filling up for lunch time. We went to another room and grabbed some lunch.
At 1:00 or so we were preparing for our presentation for the entire school.
They announced Lisa in first, followed by Antina, Erik and Kate, and then myself. Erik spoke about the military and the uniforms and used me as an example just as before. We then stepped back and Lisa used Antina and Kate as models to describe the various dresses worn during the time. We then gave a short demonstration of the Virginia Reel and did a short Q&A segment with the students.
Overall, everyone seemed very pleased with our presentation.
Photos courtesy of the cameras of
the Menkhaus and Pennock Families.
School Talk at Lincoln Douglas School in Freeport, Illinois.
Attendees-- Antina, Kate, Erik, Lisa, Tim
I met Erik at his workplace in Rockford at 8:00am and we headed out to Freeport for the school. We arrived shortly before 9:00. Erik finished getting into uniform and we headed into the building to seek out the ladies. It didn’t take long to do so.
After I assisted Lisa in transporting some gear from her classroom, Antina outfitted me with the rest of the accoutrements to complete my uniform.
As the fourth-graders came in, we introduced ourselves and Erik began speaking about the military of the time. Among his key points was the average equipment a soldier carried on his person. He used me as an example, pointing out the various accoutrements and clothing designs. He and Antina continued describing the other military uniforms on display while I continued to play “mannequin” for them.
We then went over some basic military drills with them. It took a little bit of leading by example, but they caught on fairly quickly. We showed them some simple marching exercises as well as rank and file formation.
After the military segment, the ladies began discussing wardrobe and activities of the time including the correct mourning traditions and day-to-day clothing
We then got the entire class paired up for a demonstration of the Virginia Reel. Most of the kids got it fairly early on, but there were a few that needed assistance from some of us. After a few times around, they seemed to have the hang of it.
By then, our time was pretty much up and the gym/cafeteria was filling up for lunch time. We went to another room and grabbed some lunch.
At 1:00 or so we were preparing for our presentation for the entire school.
They announced Lisa in first, followed by Antina, Erik and Kate, and then myself. Erik spoke about the military and the uniforms and used me as an example just as before. We then stepped back and Lisa used Antina and Kate as models to describe the various dresses worn during the time. We then gave a short demonstration of the Virginia Reel and did a short Q&A segment with the students.
Overall, everyone seemed very pleased with our presentation.
Photos courtesy of the cameras of
the Menkhaus and Pennock Families.
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