Angelica Civil War Weekend
September 25th, 26th and 27th 2015
Angelica, NY “A Town Where History Lives”
September 25-26-27, 2015
136th NYVI, Co. K,
Angelica American Legion, other Angelica
organizations & Allegheny Highlands Council, BSA
Location:
Date:
Sponsors:
WE ARE BACK! You are cordially invited to attend the 2015
Angelica Civil War Weekend. This is our twelfth year hosting a
Civil War living history event in Angelica, NY, and we are
always adding additional activities. All impressions of military
and civilian reenactors and your scenarios are welcome. A School
Education Day will be held on Friday September 25, 9:00am to
2:00pm. Volunteers are needed to man the stations and as
guides for the school groups!
Advance registration is $8.00. Deadline for advance registration is September
10th, 2015, and walk-ons will be $10.00. Any funds raised which are not used for
event expenses will be donated to the Natural Heritage Trust Flag Project, New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Activities include lots of Living History, encampment, two battles including
spectacular downtown street tactical through the historic district each day. A
Beef on Weck buffet supper will again be available Friday evening for all
reenactors. Ladies’ Tea, Period Dance with City Fiddle, and other events as well.
Activities including Living History, a parade, and multiple scenarios. Additional
details at registration or on our website as available.
Firewood and other usual amenities provided. Sanitary facilities available
throughout the reenactor areas.
Bounty paid for only the first 3 artillery pieces registered & taking field on
each side.
Pre-registration required for bounty and other amenities.
Reenactor camps will be set
up in the Historic District.
Modern camping (no
hookups) available in separate
area.
For information contact:
Terry Parker at (716) 498-2465 or email Crew7136@yahoo.com.
Web site: http://www.136thny.com
2015 ANGELICA CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
Dear Fellow Reenactor,
The Angelica Civil War Weekend began in 2004 as a program for the Allegheny Highlands
Council Boy Scout fall camp-o-ree, and eight years ago became a full fledged reenactment event.
Any of the attendees from past years can tell you we host a fun event, and that the Angelica
Community is substantially period-correct and VERY friendly to reenactors!
Several years ago we left the fairgrounds and held the event entirely at locations throughout the
circa 1806 Village of Angelica, with camps along Main Street in the historic District. Feedback
from all of you AND from the Village residents indicated this was a success. We had a loss of
local support last year but have regrouped with new local sponsorship from the American Legion
and others. The battles will again encompass both street battles as we have had in the past and
an open field battle. The Boy Scouts will still be participating, and their camps will remain on
the fairgrounds. Many of the local community organizations will join in events to welcome the
re-enactors, and in recreating the 1860’s. Multiple scenarios throughout the period village are
available for reenactors. As always, we will have something new for you to try!
REGISTRATION & AMENITIES: Registration fee is $8.00 per person for those 12 and
older. Children under 12 are free. Any net receipts over expenses will be donated to the fund to
preserve NY Civil War battle flags. There is a FREE welcoming meal on Friday night, free good
quality firewood, and sanitary facilities will be provided throughout the area of the camps. We
host one of the best Ladies’ Teas in the area on Saturday afternoon, and a dance with City Fiddle
on Saturday night. Pre-registration is required to obtain the food amenities.
BOUNTIES: We offer bounties only for the first 3 artillery pieces registered and taking the
field on each side. Pre-registration is required, and the postmark date will determine eligibility.
FOOD: Friday 6:00pm until 9:00pm, a free supper will be available for all reenactors (please
bring your own plates and utensils). Local organizations and businesses will be offering meal
specials and the Legion will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast with real maple syrup
on Sunday morning.
LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS & SCENARIOS: We welcome any interested reenactors
who may wish to help with the School Education Day on Friday the 25th 9:00am to 2:30pm, and
the Boy Scout living history program on Saturday morning the 26th 9:00am to Noon. Local
schools are sending classes for the day on Friday, and the scouts will be learning about various
aspects of the Civil War, and also holding their own battle on Saturday after the reenactor’s
battle. Anyone willing to help with the School Day or interpretive stations or the scout battle is
welcome to join us. Please note your availability for participation on the registration form
or at Registration. In addition, scenarios downtown in the village are also planned, and
individuals willing to participate should note on the registration.
COME JOIN US FOR A GREAT WEEKEND IN HISTORIC ANGELICA, NY.
“A Town where History Lives”
The 136th NYVI, Co. K and the Angelica Community invite you to the
ANGELICA CIVIL WAR WEEKEND
Angelica, NY “A Town Where History Lives”
September 25-26-27, 2015
Pre-Registration Form
Deadline: September 10, 2015
Unit/Individual Registration (Please list names on reverse)
Unit Name and # __________________________________
Branch (please circle):
_____US
_____CS
Infantry - Artillery - Cavalry - Other______ - Civilian or Sutler
For Artillery, size and number of guns:________________________________________________
Unit Contact Person: ________________________________________ Rank_________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: ____________
Phone: (_____) _________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Registration fee $8.00 per person (12 and over)
Total Amount enclosed:$_________
Checks Payable to BSA Crew 7136
Number of Ladies for Tea_____________. (Please be accurate, as we must still pay for no-shows)
Number attending Friday supper _________. (Again, please be accurate as possible)
Tent Registration:
Numbers of:
__________ “A” Frame 6’ or 9’
__________ Sibley
__________ Wall
__________ Other
__________ Dog
Smaller units will be brigaded with other units on a company street
Sutler Registration: Name/Type of Vendor___________________________________________
Amount of space needed__________________________________________________________
Special Needs or Questions? Please contact: Terry Parker 716-498-2465.
Email: Crew7136@yahoo.com
Payment will be expected for all pre-registered individuals.
ONLY PRE-REGISTRANTS ARE ENTITLED TO FULL EVENT AMENITITES.
RETURN COMPLETED FORM BY September 10, 2015 TO:
Angelica Civil War Re-enactment
c/o Crew 7136 PO Box 123, Belfast, NY 14711
OR, EMAIL TO:
Crew7136@yahoo.com
Registration List
Please list names of all registrants, including ages for any under 18 years of age.
We need volunteers for the Friday School Program and the Saturday Scout Program!
Please indicate “Y” in the program column if you are willing to help either program.
Name (and age if under 18)
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PLEASE PRINT!
Total Number pre-registered x $8.00 per person = $__________ enclosed
If a name is on the above list, payment must be enclosed or it will be collected at registration.
Scout
Day?
Y/N
SCHEDULE -- CIVIL WAR EVENT
(Schedule is subject to change)
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Sponsoring organizations set up event site. Early campers welcome to come and set up camp. Wood, and
Water will be available. Reenactors are encouraged to do scenarios in the village on Thursday & Friday.
Some downtown specials may be available from merchants and restaurants.
Friday, September 25, 2015
9:00am to 2:00pm School Education Day. Local Schools sending classes to tour interpretive stations.
Volunteers to guide students and man stations needed! Please contact us if you are willing to help!
We also will be attempting to recreate an 1865 debate over the legacy of President Lincoln and the path to
be taken during Reconstruction. Please contact Terry Parker if you wish to participate.
10:00am – 10:00pm Registration Open Camps set up
6:00 PM till 9:00 PM -- Reenactor Buffet Supper at the United Methodist Church Hall on Park Circle.
(Please Bring your own plate/utensils)
9:00 PM – Meeting for reenactors wishing to help with living history interpretive stations for Boy Scouts
or for downtown scenarios – at HQ Building (Grange Hall). There will be several scenarios for units or
individuals to choose if they wish to participate in scout program or downtown program, or bring your own
demonstration or scenario.
11:00PM – All Quiet please.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
8:30 -9:00AM – Reenactors man living history stations and Reenactor guides prepare for scouts
9:00 AM -- Event opens. Camps open to the public.
9:00 AM to Noon Living History in camps and on Main Street (Boy Scout groups and the public will be
touring camps and stations learning about the Civil War) Volunteers from re-enacting community wishing
to assist in interpretive stations or as guides for scout groups are needed
10:00 AM – Officer’s Call – Grange Building
11:00 AM – Drill Practice, all units, all branches.
We will be doing a recreation of an 1865 Debate over the legacy of President Lincoln and the path to be
taken in Reconstruction. All Union units are encouraged to drill in the Park Circle area.
12:30PM – All units assemble for safety inspections
1:00PM -- Civil War Battle scenario—Part I--Details to be provided later. Downtown Historic District.
2:30 PM – 4:00PM Ladies’ Tea at American Hotel, West Main Street
2:30 - 3:00 – Scout Battle on old School Field (reenactor volunteers to help direct scouts welcomed).
3:30PM – 4:00PM Civil War Battle scenario—Part II—Details to be provided later. On old school
athletic fields.
5:00 -- Camps close to the public.
7:00 – 10:00 PM Dance with “City Fiddle” at Grange Hall
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Pancake Breakfast served at Legion. All you can eat pancakes & maple syrup $____
9:00 AM -- Camps open.
10:00 AM -- 1860s Church Service, Grange hall
10:00 AM – Catholic Mass, Former Sacred heart Church Building, Park Circle
Noon to 12:30PM – Parade – downtown (Scout Awards presentations at end of parade)
1:00 PM – All units assemble for safety inspection
2:00- till ? -- Civil War Battle Scenario—Details to be announced later. Downtown Historic District
2:00 PM till -- Living history, public tours camps.
4:00 PM -- Event closes to the public.
Reenactors released with thanks and a safe trip home
Note: Downtown merchants still open
We ask that you PLEASE patronize the local organizations who are providing food this weekend. Without the support of
the Legion, the Fire Department and other local not-for-profits we could not host this event!
Notice This event is held in residential areas of the Village and on private property. Please observe all local regulations
and be considerate of our hosts. Quiet hours are 11:00PM each night. Please stay quiet after this time. Remember,
homeowners are allowing us to use their property, and some reenactors have long drives ahead of them on Sunday.
YOU ARE ASKED TO REMAIN IN PERIOD PERSONA AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE PUBLIC IS PRESENT, INCLUDING
ANY EVENING ACTIVITIES.
Please, no vulgarities on the field or in camps. The public is near by at all times.
No vehicles, other than emergency or event authorized vehicles are allowed on the Village Streets in the Historic District
or in the camps, from 8 AM Saturday until 4 PM on Sunday. If you arrive after 8 AM on Saturday, plan to park at the
fairgrounds and take the shuttle or walk your gear in. All vehicles on site must be removed NO LATER than 8 AM
Saturday morning to the parking areas on fairgrounds. Village police will be enforcing a “No Parking” ordinance this
year with no parking allowed on Village streets for the weekend. ALL parking will be at the fairgrounds. Please do not
move your car to downtown until after the close of the event.
No one under 16 allowed on the field unless as a functional musician or runner and then only with field commander
permission, and written permission from parent. Persons under 16 are not to be involved in the active fighting.
No children under the age of 12 will be allowed on the battlefield under any circumstances.
Unit commanders are responsible for their units conduct on the field, and will be held accountable. All soldiers taking
the field will do so with a filled canteen.
Please protect your personal property. The event hosts or organizers are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please
keep your vehicles locked at all times.
All trash to be bagged and either taken with you, or placed in the dumpster in parking lot North of Park Circle.
DO NOT leave trash bags by the port-a-pottys
Assistance is needed to staff stations for the Friday, September 25th School Education Day. 8th Grade students from area
schools will be on site 9:00am to 2:00pm and touring in class sized groups. (The 8th Grade curriculum studies the
American Civil War at approximately this time in the school year). Please consider joining us this year for this
important program, to teach the youth of today the importance of “our era” of history.
Assistance is needed also for the Scout Education Program on Saturday morning. Boy Scout patrols (and the public)
will be touring the living history stations from 9:00am till Noon.
The merchants and residents of the Village again invite all reenactors to “invade” the Village for some fun. If your unit
would like to participate in any of the planned scenarios or have one of your own to perform, please contact the
organizers so we can avoid conflicts. Some props are also available. Available scenarios include “Escaped Confederate
Prisoner,” “Draft Dodger,” “Picket Duty,” “Forage Detail,” and “Deserter.”
Thank you once again for your cooperation and continued support.
Terry Parker, 136th NY