UPCOMING EVENTS –
April 12, 2008 – Manitowoc
We expect this event to be even bigger and better this year, with participation
of additional units and activities. We all know that an event that improves every year is an event that
lasts.
May 30 – June 1, 2008 – Reclaiming Our Heritage, National Soldiers Home District, Milwaukee
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Here are a few letters that we have received in the order that we received
them concerning events in 2008:
July 19th and 20th, 2008 –
Potter, Wisconsin – note conflicting dates with Menomonee Falls
The 5th annual Captain Potter History Days will be celebrating with
a Civil War Reenactment. Those who participated last year gave our community an interesting and informative
accounting of Civil War history. Thank you for your time and effort for making the event a success.
We are looking forward to seeing you again this year.
Potter has the following available for the reenactors:
10+ acres available for activities; Campfires
are okay/wood is provided; Potter serves food and refreshments both days; restroom and port-a-potties; water for the horses;
dance Saturday night; Church service at the park on Sunday; Cooking contest for the reenactors; reenactors parking area.
We are having another Auction on Sunday after Church service. If you have any donations we can use
it would be greatly appreciated.
We are looking forward for your reply stating your group will participate. How many reenactors will
come with your group and the activities your group could provide for the two days.
Please reply by April 15, 2008
Sincerely, Program chairman, Tootie Krueger,
217 Central St., Potter WI
54160.
Phone 920-853-3228 e-mail:
wkrueger@tds.net
July 19th and
20th, 2008 - the Menomonee
Falls Historical Society will be holding it's annual Civil
War encampment.
As in years past it will be held at "Old Falls Village" at the corner of Pilgrim
and County Line roads in Menomonee
Falls, WI. Because last year was the tenth anniversary of our event, and a big
success, we want to make it the a bigger and better event this year.
This year I am again acting as re-enactor coordinator,
it is my job to contact re-enactors to see if they are interested in taking part in our encampment. We are looking for
re-enactors, both military and civilian, to portray life as it was in the time frame of 1860 to 1865.
Fire wood will be provided
and water and rest rooms will be available in the Public House as well as on the grounds. Supper will be supplied on
Saturday evening.
Please let me know if you can attend either or both days. I would also like to know of any special
needs you may have. If you can not attend, but know someone who would be interested please feel free to pass on this
request. I can be reached at weavingweaver@hotmail.com (home) or jetindall@ra.rockwell.com (work). If phone would be more convenient I can
be reached at home (414)466-8750 after 4:00pm or at work (262)512-2550 6:00am to 3:00pm.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration, we are looking
forward to working with you.
Respectfully, Jack Tindall,
re-enactor coordinator Civil War encampment 2008. WWW.OLDFALLSVILLAGE.COM
September 26-28 –
Wade House
The remainder of the meeting
dates (referring to planning committee for the event) remain unchanged. They are all on Saturdays.
All are welcome to attend:
February 9; March 1; April 5; May 3
Jeffrey Murray, Curator of Interpretation,
Wade House State Historic Site, Greenbush, Wisconsin
For those who would like particulars
on what was discussed so far at their committee meetings, please call, write or e-mail editors. Some of
the items discussed so far indicate big improvements to the event, location, amenities, etc..
Saturday,
October 4th and Sunday, October 5th - Fifth Annual Trimborn Farm
Civil War Encampment
We look forward
to having you here in Greendale, Wisconsin! Keep this weekend in mind
when planning your 2008 calendar. Registration forms will arrive in your mail in the early part of the new year. Have a wonderful
holiday season!
Mary Brod, Historic Sites Coordinator, Milwaukee County Historical Society
Trimborn Farm, 8881 W Grange Ave , Greendale WI 53129 (414) 529-7744
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