The terrorist attacks of September 11th still loomed large over every day life. The Shirley Plantation event in late September, organized and managed by the 53rd VA, was a success.
ENDVIEW PLANTATION REENACTMENT 2018 MOVIE
During 2001 members of the unit were able to participate as extras in the filming of the movie "Gods and Generals". This event was a very hot summer affair, with nearly 200 reenactors being treated for heat related issues. The late Private Jerry Draper attended his first event at First Manassas. Tractor-trailers were blowing their horns at the Confederate battle flags day and night. At the New Market event in May, the 53rd found itself camped so close to Interstate 81 (the highway splits the historic battlefield) that the company fly was tied to the fence next to the road. Tom Jones was given the title of "Chief Woodsplitter" for his excellent job at the Shirley Plantation work days. During the Berkeley event in April, Brevet Corporal Richard Oates demonstrated his now famous "Beaverdam Lope" up a hill during regimental drill, covering ground quicker than all his comrades. Stratford Hall (June 1-3), Gettysburg (July 6-8), Manassas (August 3-5), Shirley Plantation (September 28-30), Cedar Creek (October 19-21), Fort Branch (November 2-4), and Endview Plantation In 2001 members of the 53rd attended Averasboro, NC (March), "School of the Soldier" at Berkeley Plantation (March 30-April 1), a unit work day at Shirley (April 22), the living history event at Work weekends took place throughout the year. For a number of years Shirley was a regular event for the 53rd. The 53rd spent much of the year preparing for its unit-sponsored event at Shirley Plantation in September. In the year 2000, the 53rd took part in several events, such as the Battle of Chancellorsville at Fort Pickett, VA, and the annual event at Fort Branch, in N.C. Like many things though, reenacting can be what each person makes of it themselves.Īs the 1990s closed, a new century opened with more adventures for the members of the 53rd Virginia, Company H. An example of a large event that was not very popular, and a logistical nightmare, was the There were some high notes for large events, such as the 135th Gettysburg in 1998. Large events are usually logistical nightmares, with unorganizedīattle scenarios. Some of the best all-around events are usually the smaller ones, such as at Endview. There were many great events during the 1990s. Making this just another example of why Mr. Ronnie thankfully recovered quickly and returned to combat within months, During the 1995 event, Ronnie broke his leg while battling against Federal troops. Maybe for the better when itĬomes to Fort Branch, as Ronnie may agree. For better or worse, only Cedar Creek is still on the annual schedule as of 2007. and also down at Endview, near Newport News, VA. Some other events that the unit began going to in those early days, which became annual events for years to come, included the parade in Montross, VA the October event at Cedar Creek in November, Besides the rain, Stratford Hall became an annual event close to the units heart for many years. Only those with harden nerves such as these are ready to lead men into battle.
These three veterans were not shaken, and continued to converse and hydrate their bodies with special drink, in the face of danger. As the three conversed, lightning struck an oak tree less than 50 yards away, bringing it crashing to the ground. In June of 1994, Captain Durvin, Corporal (at that time) Mike Blevins, and Troy Fallin of the 13th VA had all arrived at Stratford early, in the midst of a strom. Sometimes it would be more than rain, as some members could relate. This event, which was usually held in June, always had one thing which could be counted on: rain. For the next decade, Company H attended and/or hosted an event at Stratford Hall, birthplace of Robert E. Most of the original unit at Gettysburg, 1991 After winning 1st place for specialty units in the "Loyalty Days" parade of Mechanicsville, Va, in May 1992, Company H started what became an annual event for many years to come.
0 kommentar(er)
