Confederate In Blue

Category: October

  • Another Successful First-year Event

    October 22-23, 2011 I was impressed with the effort Monroe put forward.  Reenactor turnout was rather weak, but Monroe has a lot of potential if they can keep up the community support.  They had plenty of sponsorship, plus they had an impressive five sutlers—which is more than Fort Recovery had for their second year.  One…

  • The Change of Command

    Hartford City IN, October 8-9, 2011 I think this year makes my seventh at Hartford City—but I may be wrong.  You tend to loose track after a few. But it is also among my favorites.  I arrived early on Friday to set camp—only to find that I was the first from the unit to arrive,…

  • Walking Through Time

    Auckerman Creek, Eaton Ohio, October 1-2, 2011 When I first arrived at Auckerman Creek, near Eaton, Ohio, I began to wonder if there would be anyone I knew there—or at least if there would be anyone there.  One tent from the Indian River Regulators was set up, but no one was there.  An old Rev War…

  • 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,…