roster2001

January to May 2001

January 13-14, 2001 Spring Garden, Starke's Plantation. Gen. Birney's 1864 Raid and destruction of the gristmill. (Deleon Springs). No fees for reenactors. This is a living history event 1st person impressions needed. If you have items to display, please bring them. Exhibits and lectures. The event is in Deleon State Park. No modern camping but there are parks close by.One mile West of Hwy. 17. Turn West on Ponce Deleon Blvd. Contact... Jeff Grzelak (407) 295-7510 after 630pm email hq17thconninf@cfl.rr.com <mailto:hq17thconninf@cfl.rr.com>
January 18, 19, 20, 21, 2001 Brooksville Raid, Brooksville, Florida. This is a Hardys brigade event. The battlefield is very big. This is one of the best events in Florida. Help is needed for the school day on Friday the 19th. This event has lots of sutlers and lots of reenactors. There is almost as much going on as in the Olustee event. Two battles one Sat. one Sun. Ladies tea, ball Sat night, church Sun. morning. Held at the Sand Hill Boy Scout Camp on US Hwy 50.The battle is 10 miles West of Brooksville. The entrance is on Hwy 50. Take Hwy. 50 West. Go through Brooksville, keep going West about 10 miles, and look for the signs. Make plans to attend! You don't want to miss this. Contact (352) 796-0697
February 3-4, 2001 Renningers/Townsend battle (Mt. Dora) Two battles. Sat. battle 3pm, Sun. battle 2pm Living history exhibits, folk music, weaponry demonstrations, authentic camps, ladies tea Sat. 11am, Sunday church service (11:30am), and sutlers. Usual amenities. Cash prize for largest unit and best drills. Dress ball (8pm) with 97th Regimental String Band. Full scale artillery, cavalry, and soldiers in period dress and weaponry. Cavalry wanted. Bounty paid for artillery ($50) and cavalry ($15). This event is North of Orlando on Hwy 441 just a couple of miles from Mt. Dora. Look for the signs. As you start down the big hill look for the flea market. The event is behind Renningers flea market on East side of road. Contact Clay Townsend (407) 422-2956 or Stacy Woods, (407) 422-5560 or Gen. Mike Hardy mhardy@jag.net <mailto:mhardy@jag.net>

February 16-17-18, 2001 The 25th annual Battle of Olustee (North Florida) Olustee National Battlefield. This is one of the largest reenactments in Florida and takes place on the actual site where the Battle of Ocean Pond (Olustee) was fought. There are miles of sutlers on sutler row. Anything you need for reenacting can be found here. No reenactor registration fee. Full scale artillery only. Education day (Friday 16th) The Ladies of the Golden Tea Cup will organize educational tours for the school kids. All individuals or groups interested in presenting a 10-15min. demonstration, contact us13ind@aol.com <mailto:us13ind@aol.com> or call (904) 731-8383 to indicate the program you would like to present. All presenters must attend an orientation meeting on Thursday the 15th in the evening. Volunteers are needed to help during the school tours as tour guides. The guides will escort kids in small groups accompanied by their teacher or chaperone around numbered, marked stations at 15 min. intervals. NO PETS. Due to concerns for public safety, no fur bearing animals such as cats and dogs will be allowed during the reenactment activities. This does not apply to horses or birds. Snakes, turtles and iguanas were not addressed in the update I received. The Ladies of the Golden Tea Cup will be organizing civilian activities for the first time this year. The program will consist of a workshop on Saturday and a nationally known speaker on civilian/ladies issues on Sunday between church services and the battle. Get there early. The crowds get big fast and sign-in and parking can be a hassle. Last year the weather was perfect but be prepared for cold and rain. The battlefield is located just twenty miles East of Lake City and I-75 and 50 miles West of Jacksonville. Take I-75 to Hwy. 90 exit. Go East on Hwy. 90. The field is about 20 miles East of Lake City on Hwy. 90 Drive slow the signs have been small and hard to see in the past. There is an outstanding web site for this event at <http://extlab7.entnem/Olustee/> The Olustee event is worth the drive. Contact, Olustee Battle State Historic Site (904) 397-2733 or (904) 758-0400 or email emcgrath@alltel.net <mailto:emcgrath@alltel.net>

February 23-24-25, 2001 Battle of Crystal River (Yulee Sugar Mill) The battle will take place at the new location (same place as last year) There is a 160 acre battlefield and camping area. Proceeds go to historical preservation in the Citrus County area and to the preservation of the Yulee Sugar Mill Civil War site. No charge to preregistered reenactors; $2.00 for walk ons. Powder ration to all soldiers who are preregistered. School day is the 23rd. All reenactors that help with school day will receive a free BBQ meal Friday night and an extra powder ration. More than 30 sutlers will be present. Hay, wood and water provided. Cavalry welcome. Lots of sutlers. Education day Friday 10am-2pm. Two full scale battles. One on Saturday and one on Sunday both at 2pm. Ladies tea Sat. morning. Guest speakers throughout the weekend. Sat. night ball. Authentic or modern camping on site. 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, follow the signs. Go about 7 mi. and the site will be on the left. As you pass over the railroad tracks, quickly get in the left lane and get ready to turn left. The entrance is just south of the Cross Florida Barge Canal. You will find a good website at <http://www.tnro.com/civwar/> contact Bob Mann (352) 746-9776 email bmcvwar@atlantic.net <mailto:bmcvwar@atlantic.net> Registration Bill Micklon: phone (352) 527-7442 PO Box 640012 Beverly Hills, Florida 34465 email treechuck@hitter.net <mailto:treechuck@hitter.net>

March 3-4, 2001 Battle of Natural Bridge (North Florida) This battle is held on the original battlefield located 12 miles south of Tallahassee. Sponsored by the Florida Park Service and Leon Rifles. No modern campsite is provided. The Natural Bridge Event is held at the Natural Bridge State Historic Site which is located six miles east of Woodville. The best way to find the site is to take I-10 to Tallahassee, exit onto US 27 (North Monroe Street-Exit 29) where you will travel south of US 27 (Monroe Street) until you reach the Florida Capitol. At this junction, US 27 will turn to the left. Do not continue on US 27, simply continue to travel south on Monroe Street. A few miles south of town, Monroe Street becomes Woodville Highway. Continue to travel on Woodville Highway until you reach the town of Woodville. Turn left on Natural Bridge Road, go six miles to the site. The park is located at the point where the paved road ends. Registration open at 1pm Friday. No early arrivals. Due to the size of the site, we cannot allow any mounted troops. Artillery is by invitation. Contact Bruce Linton (850) 539-1863 e-mail at lintonb@aol.com <mailto:lintonb@aol.com>
March 3-5, 2001 Haines City (South of Orlando) Living history This is a small event. About 50 to 80 reenactors are needed for a living history presentation. No battle but there will be a "hanging" for desertion and there may be a few shots exchanged here or there. Please no horses or cannon, the field is not big enough. Dismounted cavalry is O.K. For directions or questions, call Pvt. Effrum at (863) 976-9598 or email Cpl. Lars Mikkelsen 184thny@gte.net <mailto:184thny@gte.net>

March 9-10 Wauchula (South of Lakeland) Living History and cracker festival. This will take place in downtown Wachula on the main street at the court house green. This will be a living history with minimal firing to be done. The host would like to see if we can get every branch of the service represented. They need artillery. Both Union and Confederate reenactors are wanted. The city of Wachula is providing lunch for all participants. They would like about 30 reenactors to show up for this "time line" or a living history. Contact Maj. Riker, Brigade Surgeon ( cwsurg@aol.com <mailto:cwsurg@aol.com> ) or the event host Mary Jones at her email address ejones@strato.net <mailto:ejones@strato.net> Wauchula is way down South of Lakeland and South of Bartow on Hwy17 near Hwy 64.

March 16-17-18, 2001 Battle at Narcoossee Mill This event is southeast of Orlando near St. Cloud and takes place on the shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga. The battlefield is on 150 acres of open and wooded land. The event is sponsored by the Jacob Summerlin Camp #1516 Sons of Confederate Veterans. The 2nd Fl. Cavalry will be on site checking coggins papers for horses and safety check for the mounted troopers. All copies of coggins and reenactor registrations are to be given to Jacob Summerlin Camp officials at the event registration tent. This was a good event last year. Friday the 16th is School Day which begins at 9:30am. Reenactors are needed to provide demonstrations. Saturday the 17th the park opens at 10am and the battle will be at 2pm. Night cannonfire at 7pm. The ball will be at 7:30pm. Sunday the 18th, the park opens at 10am. Sunday battle will be at 2pm. Take Hwy 192 (Irlo Bronson Hwy) to Hwy 15. Go 2mi north on Hwy 15, look for the park sign. Another way to get there (from the North) is to take I-4 to the Toll Road 528 (Beeline Exp) go east and get off on Hwy 15 exit (Narcoossee Rd) go south on Hwy 15. Contact Kirby Back e-mail klback@juno.com <mailto:klback@juno.com> or Preston Tyson (407) 931-7003 Their web <http://www.fl-scv.camp1516>

March 24-25, 2001 Ft. Clinch Secession Garrison (north of Jacksonville) Sponsored by 7th Fla. Co F. This is another opportunity to live at Ft. Clinch for the weekend and fellowship with other civil war reenactors. Take I-4 east to I-95 North. Go to Ft. Clinch State Park and exit on US1/Fernandina Beach. Go east thru Fernandina and follow the State Park signs. Contact Al Perkins (904) 409-7313 e-mail junkman5@prodigy.net <mailto:junkman5@prodigy.net>

March 30-31-April 1 2001 Battle of Bishop's Farm, Holly Hill, Florida, (North of Daytona Beach). No reenactor fees, suttlers, hay, firewood, etc. provided. Thirty seven acres of shaded camps and battlefield. Hay and firewood are available free. No building for a ball this year. Hopefully next year there will be a Saturday Night Ball. Take I-4 East to I-95. Go North on I-95. Exit at exit #87C Daytona Beach/Holly Hill Exit (this is the LPGA Boulevard Exit). Go East on LPGA Blvd. to Nova Road go North on Nova Rd. Turn left (East) on Flomich Rd. Look for the sign at the event entrance. If you cross over the R.R. tracks you went 200 feet to far. Last year 400 troops took the field. Sutlers by invitation only. All cavalry contact Bob Niepert (407) 448-4871 or (407) 877-0406 or email mayorbob@sprynet.com <mailto:mayorbob@sprynet.com> I must know how much horse hay to bring. Artillery, Infantry Contact David South, 5933 Estella Way, Orlando, FL 32809. Soldier registration dixiedavecsa@yahoo.com <mailto:dixiedavecsa@yahoo.com> or email Lt. Col. "Corky" (event host) corky15ala@aol.com <mailto:corky15ala@aol.com>

April 6, 7, 8, 2001 Battle of Flat Lake (Winter Garden, near Disney World). This is a weekend long skirmish / tactical with two main battle objectives (one Sat. and one Sun.). Night battles O.K. until 10pm. Lots of impromptu fun. sponsored by Robert and Lorraine Niepert, "mayor bob". There is a $5 registration fee to cover expenses. Any extra is donated to the Civil War cause. All uniformed reenactors including women and children in period dress are welcome. No spectators please. We have no accommodations for the general public. There is a large 120 acre battlefield with some wooded areas to hide and fight in. You may fight when you want but there will be two battles with objectives to capture that will be officiated over by field judges. A ladies tea with door prizes will be held on Saturday at 11am. This event has never nor will it ever be cancelled due to weather. We will fight in a hurricane or a forest fire if necessary. No Name Sutler will be on site. Free dinner (call with expected numbers so we know how much to cook) for all Sat. night. Camp modern, campaign style or anything in between whichever you prefer. Fire wood provided and hay for the horses. Please call ahead so we know how many to plan for. Take Hwy 50 approximately 3 miles West of Winter Garden. Turn South on Hwy 545 (Avalon Road by the Circle K store). Take 545 aprox. 5 miles bear to your right (West) at the unusual triangle intersections (there are two of them) to Phil C. Peters Road. Turn onto Phil C. Peters Road (can only turn one way which is "right" West) and go 2.2 miles to the end of the paved part of the road. Follow the dirt driveway 1/4 mile around the lake. To get to the event from the Fla. turnpike, get off at exit 272 and go East towards Winter Garden to 545 then follow above directions. Contact (event host) Bob Niepert home (407) 877-0406 cell-(407) 448-4871 mayorbob@sprynet.com <mailto:mayorbob@sprynet.com>

April 20-21-22 2001 Hardy's Brigade event Ft. Clinch Confederate Garrison. (Jacksonville North Florida) Garrison in restored original fort. Take I-4 East to I-95 North. Go to Ft. Clinch State Park exit on US 2 (Fernandina Beach) Go East through Fernandina turn right at state park sign and look for the signs. Contact Col. Michael Hardy (828) 963-5560 or email mchardy@hotmail.com <mailto:mchardy@hotmail.com>
April 21-22, 2001 Battle of Huntley's Farm A problem has risen here. The event at Huntley's Farm is most likely cancelled for this year. The owner of the property has moved flea market vendors onto the field (due to the sale of the Mustang Flea Market). Ed is still talking with the owner but at this time it does not look promising. If there are any changes I will let you know. Pinellas Park fair grounds (St. Petersburg area) at the Wagon Wheel Flea Market. Saturday battle at 2pm and a ball from 8pm to 11pm. Sunday there will be a battle at 2pm There is no fee for reemactors. Fire wood and hay provided. Modern bathroom facilities. Period and modern camping allowed but period is preferred. Take I-275 South to Gandy Blvd. exit Go West on 76th Street. As you pass the flea market go to the far West entrance of the fair grounds (in open field). There are some close hotels in the area if you don't want to camp. Period pioneer village. All proceeds go to benefit living history scouting. Contact Ed Smith (727) 526-2851 or email edscout@aol.com <mailto:edscout@aol.com>

April 27-28-29 Raid on Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie Fairgrounds) Saturday and Sunday battles at 2pm. Sutlers, ladies tea, Sat. night ball. Hay, Firewood, showers,and more. Take I-95 to SR68 Go West on SR68 (Orange Ave.) to Kings Highway. Go North on Kings Hwy. to St. Lucie Blvd. (Airport Road) to the fairgrounds on the North side of the road. Go East on Airport Road to the fairgrounds. Contact Rick Eckert (561) 336-3100, Dwight Dovel (407) 768-6876, Tim Futch (561) 489-9974 email sgtmaj75@bellsouth.net <mailto:sgtmaj75@bellsouth.net> a75thovi@aol.com <mailto:a75thovi@aol.com> cocfl8@aol.com <mailto:cocfl8@aol.com>

May 4-5-6, 2001. Spring Garden Plantation Raid at Camp Winona. (Deleon Springs). No reenactor fees. School day is Friday. Battle on Saturday at 2pm. Ball on Sat. night. Battle on Sunday at 2pm. Cavalry call ahead for reservations. Battlefield is located in a moderately wooded area. Inside bathrooms and showers available. Cabins available (barrack style) From Hwy. 17 turn East on Lake Winona Rd at the Camp Winona sign. Then go aprox. 3 miles. When the road turns to dirt go right on Camp Winona Road to the park. From Hwy. 40 turn South on Lk. Winona Rd. then left on Camp Winona Rd. Contact...Bob Smethurst (904) 749-1341 or Keith Koahl at (352) 678-8737.