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2010

September 18, (Saturday), 2010.  Blue and Grey Cotillion

(Saturday 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM).  Pinellas Park Civic Auditorium located at 7690 59th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL., 33781.  All reenactors both Federal and Confederate are welcome.  Period correct dress requested but not required.  Sponsored by the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company A.  The 97th Pennsylvania String Band to provide music.  Admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple at the door.  No advance ticket sales.  Door prizes and snacks provided (soft drinks extra).  For information email GCWHITE51@MSN.COM or check out their website at http://www.97thpvicoa.us 

October 2, 3, 2010.  Hillsborough River Raid at Veteran's Memorial Park (Tampa). 

The original battle took place at Ballast Point, Tampa.  Sponsored by the Hillsborough County Parks, and hosted by the USS Fort Henry.  No fee for reenactors.  Reenactors may arrive Friday, Oct. 1st after 9:00 AM and can stay overnight in period tents.  Battles with amphibious landings (like the original battle) by Federal troops will take place at 2:30PM Saturday and Sunday.  Park hours for the public are 10:00 AM to 5:30PM, Museum hours (Sat. and Sun.) 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM As the original battle was a US Navy raid against the CS Home Guard and several CS boatmen were involved, we encourage US and CS Navy reenactors to participate as well as army/home guard reenactors.  Free Saturday evening meal for reenactors.  Due to the size of the site, we cannot allow any mounted troops.  Small Sutlers fee (payable to "Friends of the Park Inc."-contact Jesse).  Artillery is limited, contact Lew for registration. 

October 1, 2, 3, 2010.  Andersonville, Georgia

Saturday and Sunday battles.  This is a nice little battle for spectators and reenactors alike.  There is plenty to see and do in addition to the battles.  About 100 yards from the battlefield is the small town of Andersonville where you will find five interesting antique, craft, curiosity shops and The Drummer Boy Museum on Main St.  The Wirz Monument stands in the center of the small town.  The huge Andersonville Civil War prison camp and The Prisoner of War Museum are a very short drive away.  Contact email address is andersonvillega@msn.com  Visit their website at http://www.andersonvillegeorgia.com/    

October 9, 10, 2010.  Confederate Garrison at Fort Clinch

Early war impression, civilian and or militia uniforms encouraged.  Saturday night candlelight tour of the fort.  Meals provided for a fee to cover the cost (aprox. $10 to $15).  Very limited accommodations for women.  Women attending are asked to have a function in living history presentations.  Females should contact the Park Service website for camping sites in the park.  This is an early war event with civilian clothes or militia uniforms welcomed.  Sponsored by the Florida Battalion.  All units are welcome.  Interested units and individuals contact Lt. Willie Evans at uw6165@aol.com

November 5, 6, 7, 2010.  26th Annual Ocklawaha River Raid.  NEW LOCATION. 

The event will now take place at the Carriage Museum located at 3000 Marion County Road, Wiersdale, FL. 32195.  This re-enactment is hosted by the 4th Florida Infantry, Company G., 2nd Battalion, Hardy's Brigade.  This event commemorates the March 1865 Union army raid on plantations east of Ocala in Marion County and the resulting skirmish with local Confederate forces near the Ocklawaha River.  All branches of service and civilian reenactors are invited and welcomed.  Powder rations will be provided to the first eight cannons pre-registered by October 25.   Firewood and water provided on site.  Sutlers are requested to pre-register; for registration details contact the host unit at the address shown below.  The weekend will include two battles, a replica period homestead, numerous Living History events, civilian activities including a Ladies' Tea and a Saturday night ball.  The event has a new website located at  www.ocklawahariverraid.com    For more information, contact Lt. Col. Keith Kohl at ltcol2ndbattalion@gmail.com

November 19, 20, 21, 2010.  Raid On The Suwannee River

Live Oak, Florida.  Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.  New Re-enactment.   Maximum Effort Hardee Corps Event.  Usual amenities, plus RV hook-ups (electric and water - no sewer) and cabin rentals.  General store, restaurant, and showers on site.  Battlefield clear of modern intrusions.  Original Confederate earthworks nearby.  This park offers everything a camper could ask for.  Way too much to list here.  Special cavalry information:  Cavalrymen make sure you read all the items about mounted cavalry.  There are some different cavalry requirements at this event.  When you arrive at registration with your horse, you will have to pay a $25 per horse refundable barn stall fee.  At the end of the event (Sunday) if your stall is cleaned, your $25 fee will be refunded.  No picket lines are allowed and all horses must be kept in their barn.  This year the Suwannee River Raid will not give a cavalry bounty of any type.  Remember to bring your own hay for your horse - no hay will be on site.  All reenactors must pre-register through the US Mail. 

A special website has been set up for the Suwannee Raid.  You can print out registration forms and find out a lot more about this event at http://www.floridareenactorsonline.com/SuwanneeIndex.htm 
Check out the Park's website for additional details at  http://www.musicliveshere.com/content/index.php  

December 3, 4, 5, 2010.  Dade City BattleNEW DATE. 

Pioneer Florida Museum and Village.  The battlefield has been moved to the large field behind the museum.  Plenty of room for camps away from the modern vendors.  Great viewing areas for spectators.  Saturday 11:00 AM at the church building Sgt. Eric Steffey and Janet Noles will be married.  Sutlers and Artillery must pre-register.  Directions: One mile north of downtown Dade City, off US 301 at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road.  Florida Museum is a nonprofit organization.For information, check their website at www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org  Contact Robert Anderson at sutler7@knology.net   Modern vendors contact currator@pioneerfloridamuseum.org