5th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Civil War Reenactors

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Smithsonian Rolls Out American Conflict Web Site

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has launched its "Price of Freedom" web site exhibiting detailed multi-media presentations on American military conflicts from the Revolution, to the War on Terror.

This is a great information resource especially for those members with children.

Posted by CL Smith @ 1:04 PM
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Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Remembrance Day Parade

For those going to the Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg this weekend, we are unaware of any Army of the Ohio units attending at this time. The 5th is invited to fall in with Birney's Division (Cedar Creek).

Birney's Division will meet at the staging area at the middle school at 12:15 pm. Be reminded that no caps or powder are permitted in the National Park. Please mention to General Kelley or the Adjutant that you are from the 5th Ohio.

Posted by CL Smith @ 10:33 PM
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Monday, November 15, 2004

5th Ohio Revolver Located

We recently received an email from a gentleman who has located a .36 Cal Colt Navy 1851 Revolver with the name of Wm H. Thomas 5th OVI engraved on it. He also has the Boot gun this gentleman carried. If anyone has any information on Mr. Thomas, please contact Chris Smith clsmith@5thohio.com.

Posted by CL Smith @ 7:58 PM
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Army of the Ohio Update

The last Army of the Ohio meeting of 2004 was held in Mansfield, Ohio on 13 NOV. The 5th's Capt Buehrle and 1st Sgt Smith attended. The first order of business was the election of 2005 organization administrators and the the field commander. Last year's team, including Chairman Gary Sprang, were reelected. Our new field commander is Colonel Jim Ruley. Jim brings a great deal of experience as the commander of the 30th Ohio and having directed the battalion on the field in a variety of roles ovr the past few years.

Also in the discussion pool was the list of potential events the Army of the Ohio will participate in during the 2005 reenacting season. This list will be discussed at the 5th Ohio monthly meeting on December 9th as we begin to formulate our upcoming schedule.

Posted by CL Smith @ 7:02 PM
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2008 5th Ohio Event Schedule

April 26th: 5th Ohio Unit Drill Day at the Log Cabin in Lodi. We will be doing live firing once again. There is no registration fee, but we do need to know who is coming. You will also need to supply your own powder and projectiles for the live firing. We will more than likely make a small donation since they allow us to use their grounds and range.

May 23-25th: 5th Ohio Maximum event - Burton, OH. The registration fee is $8.00 for ALL participants. This is regardless of whether you are 2 or 50. Please have your money to Ken no later than May 1st.

May 26th: 5th Ohio Maximum event - Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day Parade. No fee, but we need to know in advance who is coming. The Frye’s have put together a nice recruiting flyer to hand out to the crowd as we move along the route. We are looking for civilian volunteers to follow us and pass them out.

July 4-6: 5th Ohio Maximum event - 145th Gettysburg. The unit registrations have been sent in. You will need to check online for additional registration.

August 9-10th: 5th Ohio Maximum event - Hale Farm and Village. Registration form available on-line.

Sept. 13-14th: 5th Ohio Maximum event – Beaver Creek. No registration information to date.

October 4-5th: 5th Ohio Maximum event – Perryopolis, PA. No registration information to date.

Click here for the complete
5th Ohio calendar of activities.