Annual reenactment set for this weekend (OH - Camp Chase Fifes & Drums
- From: "Catherine" <Catherine@yahoo!!!.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:02:32 GMT
http://www.coshoctontribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060713/LIFESTYLE/6071303
30
Annual reenactment set for this weekend
By PATRICIA A. WEST-VOLLAND
Tribune Correspndent
Originally published July 13, 2006
The cannons' smoke will fill the battlefield when fired during the battle between the
North and South.
The seventh annual Civil War Reenactment returns to Roscoe Village July 15-16 with a
Union and Confederate encampment, Camp Chase Fifes and Drums and a Military Grand
Ball. Special appearances by President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, daily
battles including a special children's' battle and a Civil War artifacts appraisal
are just a few of the activities planned throughout the weekend.
"Guests do not have to travel to Virginia to get a good glimpse of the 1860's
period," said Dixie Wyler, special events coordinator. "They can experience a first
rate reenactment right on the streets of Historic Roscoe Village. It touches many
aspects from how a military battle may have looked, weaponry, camp life, artifacts
appraisal, living history trail. Ladies style show, President Lincoln at the Main
Stage and strolling throughout the weekend with his wife ... camp laundress and
artist, Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, music of the era, lectures pertaining to the
Civil War on spies and Johnson's Island Confederate Prison to name a few more things
of interest."
Visitors can see Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, an authentic recreation of a Civil
War-period fife and drum corps, and listen to the music played on authentic wooden
fifes and rope tension drums. The corps is named after the large Union Army training
camp located near Columbus. The corps performed in the filming of "Gods & Generals"
in 2001.
"Roscoe Village is fantastic in that each day at 11:30 there is what is called the
Living History tour, the look behind the scenes of what we do as reenactors and why
we do it," said reenactor Eli Beachy. "Why a certain uniform is the way it is, what
those weapons that go boom really do or are capable of and so much more."
Paul Adams of Gibsonburg will lead the Union (North) Army. His wife, Cheryl, will be
portraying a Camp Laundress and their son, Jason, will portray a military artists in
the Union Camp drawing caricatures for visitors.
Paul Adams spends his time participating in the reenactments because "I feel it is
very important for the public to understand this country went through not only a
civil war but a family war where brother fought brother. That these men believed in
God and thought their cause was just. This country went through an upheaval that has
destroyed lesser countries and we should not forget that. That is why my group tries
so hard to be historically accurate and tell only what we know to be documented
facts.
"They went through hardships that we can only have nightmares about, and their memory
should be kept alive through accurate portrayals. As for my camp you will see
historically accurate displays of military and civilian portrayals," he added.
Battles both days are held on the streets of Roscoe Village at 1:30 p.m. Cannons
booming, rifles firing, screams and men falling will give visitors a realistic
glimpse of the Civil War.
"Most of the American population probably holds to the view that the American Civil
War was pretty much fought in Virginia," Beachy said. "In actuality there was a
bloodier war fought on this side of the mountains, in what was called the Western
Theater. It was a war fought at Shiloh, Franklin, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta and even
here in Ohio. It was not a war fought of neatly organized lines and massedformation.
More often than not, it was a series of battles that were pure chaos. That is the
look that will be at Roscoe, total confusion, total excitement."
In addition to the daily battles, there will be a special children's battle on
Saturday afternoon after a brief Civil War training lesson. Other children's
activities include the opportunity to dress in period clothing and help hand-wash
clothes with an old-fashioned washtub and a wringer set both days.
"There's also a fun battle, if there is such a thing, Saturday at 3:15, when the kids
take over," Beachy said. "Any young person in attendance is welcome to join, to
receive about 15 minutes of Civil War era training and then take part in a battle of
their own, imaginary muskets but my, my, my we did this last year and the kids, boys
and girls, did fight with intensity!"
President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed by Fred and Bonnie Priebe,
will make appearances too. Reenactors dress for a Military Grand Ball will dance to
the music of the Back Porch Swing Band as caller Elizabeth Reeb guides them through
the dances. Guests can participate in the Grand Ball.
While guests enjoy the reenactment it should never be forgotten that the effects of
the Civil War still affect this nation today.
"We as Civil War reenactors do not play war," Beachy said. "Every one of us who puts
on the wools, a term used by reenactors to identify themselves, is well aware the
American Civil war killed 650,000 young men. It permanently disabled several hundred
thousand more and it sent tens of thousands to spend the rest of their lives in
insane asylums. A tremendous sacrifice by all, of that there is no doubt."
For additional information about Roscoe Village, phone 740-622-9310 or
1-800-877-1830.
Roscoe Village Civil War Reenactment Schedule of Events
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday July 15
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday July 16
Battles take place at 1:30 p.m. each day
Parking is $3 at the Visitor Center Parking Lot
Confederate Headquarters are located in front of Liberty Pottery in Roscoe Village.
Please remain on the sidewalk during military battles to avoid risk of interference
and injury. Interaction is welcome at all other events.
All events are free of charge to the public and subject to change.
For reenactor registration or general information, contact Historic Roscoe Village at
(800) 877-1830 or (740) 622-9310.
9 a.m. - Parade to flag raising, begin at Confederate Headquarters (in front of
Liberty Pottery)
10 a.m. - Open air market, Confederate Headquarters
Union and Confederate camps open to public
Speech by President Abraham Lincoln, "Douglas, Duels and Dancing," Main Stage
10 a.m. to 5p.m. - Activities at the Union camp
10:45 a.m. - Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, Visitor Center parking lot
11a.m. - "Johnson Island Civil War Military Prison," lecture by Dr. David Bush,
Visitor Center Theater
11:30 a.m. - Confederate Living History Trail, begin at Confederate Headquarters
Noon - 1800s School Lesson and Fire Brigade, Roscoe School House
Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, Main Stage
Noon to 2 p.m. - Booksigning by Dr. David Bush, The Village Bookworm
12:30 p.m. - Artillery demonstration, 1st Kentucky Battalion, Confederate Camp
12:45 p.m. - Speech by President Lincoln, "As the Whitehouse Turns," Main Stage
1:30 p.m. - Military Battle in streets of Roscoe Village.
2:30 p.m. - Medical scenarios (on street near Village Bookworm)
Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, Main Stage
3:15 p.m. - Children's Battle, Main Stage area
3:30 p.m. - 1800s School Lesson and Fire Brigade, Roscoe School House
4 p.m. - Ladies' Style Show (compliments of Ladies of the Confederate Rose), Main
Stage
5 p.m. - Civil War Artifacts Appraisal, Confederate Headquarters
5:30 p.m. - Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, Main Stage
6:15 p.m. - Mary Todd Lincoln welcomes guests to Grand Ball at Main Stage area
(weather permitting). Minstrels will perform at tntermission.
10 a.m. - Period church service, Main Stage
Union and Confederate camps open to public
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Activities at the Union camp
11 a.m. - "Female Spies of the Civil War," lecture by Janett Calland of Ladies of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Visitor Center Theater
11:30 a.m. - Confederate Living History Trail, begin at Confederate Headquarters
Noon - 1800s School Lesson and Fire Brigade, Roscoe School House
Noon to 3 p.m. - Ball & Stahl, strolling costumed musicians
12:30 p.m. - Artillery demonstration, 1st Kentucky Battalion, Confederate Camp
12:45 p.m. - Speech by President Lincoln, "The Pilot of a Storm-tossed Ship," Main
Stage
1:30 p.m. - Military Battle in streets of Roscoe Village
3 p.m. - Presentation by the Lincolns, "Why are Those Footprints Up There?," Roscoe
School House
Activities at the Union Camp suspend from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
during military battles.
Children can try on period clothing and hand wash clothes with washtubs and a wringer
set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Watch the artist create battlefield renderings and civilian caricatures as was seen
in political papers of the time. You can have your own caricature drawn from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Members of the Camp Chase Fifes and Drums are from across Ohio and several
neighboring states. Their music, played on authentic wooden fifes and rope tension
drums, comes from the actual military field music manuals utilized bythe armies of
America and Europe from the mid-18th century to the late 19th century. The corps
performs regularly at historical events and commemorations, reenactments, musters and
musical programs around the country. In 2001, the Camp Chase Fifes and Drums
performed in the filming of "Gods and Generals," the epic motion picture about the
early years of the American Civil War staring Robert Duvall, Jeff Daniels and Stephen
Lang. During 2000, the corps performed with Doc Severenson and the Cincinnati Pops
Orchestra, conducted by Erich Kunzel, in a special July 4th performance broadcast
nationally on PBS.
Enjoy performances by Camp Chase at Roscoe Village on Saturday, July 15. Performances
times are 10:45 a.m. at the Visitor Center parking lot, noon at the Main Stage, and
5:30 p.m. at the Main Stage.
.
- Prev by Date: Re: Cadets, Cirque and LSD
- Next by Date: Baltimore monument to hold twilight ceremony (MD) - USMC D&BC
- Previous by thread: Cadets, Cirque and LSD
- Next by thread: Baltimore monument to hold twilight ceremony (MD) - USMC D&BC
- Index(es):
Relevant Pages
|
