Birney's Division 2d Battalion News

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Officer/NCO School - Directions to Perryopolis

Take the PA Turnpike to exit 75 New Stanton.

Take Rt 70 W for 7 miles to Rt 51 South 5 miles to the stop light, Perryopolis auto auction will be on your right.

Turn left at the light go straight as far as you can.

Bear right, take the first left into Sampey Park.

Go straight till the road turns to dirt ( 1/4 mile ) the camps will be on your right near the new barracks.

Perryopolis on Mapquest

Posted by CL Smith @ 6:26 PM
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

2d Battalion Drill weather update

As we approach the Birney's 2d Battalion drill dates (March 17-18), the eye goes to the weather. As I look out the window I can see snow beginning to cover the ground again. Barring another 12 inches doesn't visit us as it did on Valentine's Day, we will proceed with the training.

PLEASE BE AWARE that the Tavern at Camp Workman is a very nice structure. With a large fireplace and pot-belly stove, this will give us a warm, dry place to get out of the weather during the day. If needed, there is plenty of room on the floor for troops during the night.

Also, don't forget that Saturday night is St. Patrick's Day! There will be libations for purchase at the tavern, and if you have not done so yet, there will be a meal Saturday night for a fee. You must register for this meal ahead of time. You are welcome to bring your own goodies as well.

Click here to download all of the info on the training weekend.

Posted by CL Smith @ 12:23 AM
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Thunder Valley event update

In the latest news from the Civil War Days at Thunder Valley (July 21-22, 2007 - near Erie, PA)...

Due to scheduling issues, Col Paul Baltzer has stepped up to take command of the Confederate forces at this event. Col Baltzer has previously lead Reb troops on the field, in addition to his regular role as a Union officer.

Lt Col Chris Smith will be serving as the Union Commander for the event.

For more information on Thunder Valley, please visit their web site at http://www.goerie.com/EriePaListings/civil_war_days.html

Posted by CL Smith @ 12:07 AM
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Welcome Sharpshooters

On behalf of Birney's Division, I would like to welcome the 5th Independent Ohio Sharpshooters to the ranks of 2nd Battalion. It will be a welcome asset to our operations to be able to send a "specialty team" out to gather info and cover the flanks. Glad to have you gents on board!

Posted by CL Smith @ 1:05 AM
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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.