Confederate In Blue

Category: 2010

  • The Burning of Guyandotte

    I’ve heard stories of the Guyandotte re-enactment, but have never been there.  I’ve heard of being well fed, but I’ve heard of other things that made me worry. One of my biggest concerns was for cold weather, which is expected this time of year.  However, this year was unseasonably warm and sunny–I was only a…

  • Hartford City Civil War Days, 2010

    Hartford City has always been one of my favorite events every year.  A large event that pretty much closes out the season.  Plenty (almost too much) of things to keep us busy, weather usually a touch cool (perfect wool weather), lots of sutlers, and a good tactical. Unfortunately, the cool weather part didn’t work out…

  • Fall Gathering at Aukerman Creek

    The timeline event at Aukerman Creek this past weekend (October 1 & 2, 2010) was nice and relaxing, as you can see by this photo of Gary Shaw. Gary is proud of our improvised windbreak. It was cold and rainy on Saturday, but just a bit cold on Sunday–and when you’re wearing lots of wool,…

  • Back from Pioneer Village

    This past weekend at Pioneer Village proved an interesting experience.  With a complete leadership turnover with the hosts of the event and a severe lack of funds (due to reasons those of us on the inside know about), it was quite small. But it worked out great.  On Saturday, the coordinators had only planned an…

  • Jackson 2010 After-Action Report

    Yeah, it would have been nice to start this blog at the beginning of the season, with all that’s been going on.  Cpt. Evens and Lt. Sharp have had it in for me ever since Jackson, Michigan at the end of August, 2010.  Sgt Enyart and I challenged these two to several rounds of Euchre. …