Birney's Division 2d Battalion News

Friday, March 31, 2006

Old Bedford Village is drawing near!

Just a reminder to all 2d Battalion companies that next weekend is the Fredericksburg scenario at Old Bedford Village in PA. The numbers look real good and Maj Anderson reports that we have 75 men that we know of to make up 2d Battalion at this event. If your unit has not sent numbers to Maj Anderson, please do so right away as he is lining up the battalion formation as we speak.

Since I do not know all of the company commanders in our battalion, PLEASE come up to me and introduce yourself. The 2d Battalion HQ tent will be marked by our blue white-diamond guidon. I have an open tent flap policy. I am always available to you commanders to help solve problems, answer questions, or just share a pot of coffee.

See you next weekend!

Lt Col Smith

Posted by CL Smith @ 1:53 PM
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Thursday, March 23, 2006

More on Romney

The following updates have been affirmed:

Shuttle Bus service from the site to town running at various times
Ice will be on site for a small fee
A Parade on Saturday night followed by a Pig Roast on Saturday night no charge
Military Ball in town on Saturday evening

They are working on a website I will forward the address when completed.
Registration is only $1.

Registration -Friday & Saturday Morning (must register for Pig Roast). Friday - Dusk - Tactical at Ft Mill Foundation (no spectators and voluntary).

Saturday - Demonstrations in the morning, battle at 1pm or 2pm, 4:30 or 5pm Parade Line Up 6pm parade Main Street in Romney. Following parade -- Pig Roast, Civil War Dance -- Romney Bottling Works at 9pm.

Sunday - Dawn battle - Ft Mill Foundation, demonstrations in the late morning. After demos - pack up. ( looking at a noon departure at our request ).

This event is really shaping into a great event as predicted. Do your best to get your members to attend.

Download registration form

Your Servant,
General Kelley
Birney's Division
Commanding

Posted by CL Smith @ 12:09 PM
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Monday, March 20, 2006

Fredericksburg at Old Bedford numbers

ATTENTION 2d BATTALION:

General Kelley has just reported that we can expect 175 Federals for this event on April 7-9. We are still working to get our web-based mustering form up and running, but for now I would just like a quick email from each unit stating if you are attending and about how many men you think you will have attending.

Send this report to Maj Anderson at wts1861@bright.net.

Thanks,
Chris

Posted by CL Smith @ 1:09 AM
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Friday, March 17, 2006

Bedford Billeting update

Be advised that on the subject of Cabin allotments to the winning units of the earlier drawing that, especially if you haven't been to Old Bedford Village before that the sizes of the cabins vary some are big and some are smaller some have fireplaces some don't. Keep in mind that the cabins are intended as previously stated your companies Headquarters although some of your men can stay in them .

There has been some misunderstanding by some that they are large enough to be a barracks to hold ALL of your attendees. This is NOT the case you need to advise your members to all bring camping equipment, sleeping gear, if desired, tents to play it safe, heaters if desired, food etc. Some of your members will have to tent it regardless. Advise those folks to bring cold weather gear just in case. The registration indicates some units will not be able to house their entire unit the attendance looks larger than anticipated. It is expected that all commanders alert their people and get them prepared properly, in other words better safe than sorry. We will make every effort to accommodate as many as possible.

Remember your units has a cabin for a headquarters if you were informed you are a winner but beyond that "NO PROMISES ".

Your Servant,
General Kelley

Posted by CL Smith @ 7:04 PM
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2009 2d Battalion Events Schedule

May – 22- 24 – Civil War Days
Burton Ohio (& - Lt Col Smith)
CLICK HERE for more information.

July – 25- 26 – Beaver Creek
Canfield, OH (& - Lt Col Smith)
Contact Col Unger for registration for registration.

August – 8-9 – Hale Farm
Bath, OH (& - Lt Col Smith)
CLICK HERE for registration.

September 18-20 – Battle on the Ohio-Erie Canal
Zoar, OH (& - Lt Col Smith)
CLICK HERE for registration.

CLICK HERE to view the entire Birney's Division 2009 schedule.