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The list below is all events of the season, this information on these events comes from floridareenactorsonline.com, A special thanks to them for all the great info.

Monthly Meetings and Events

Historical Sewing Society Meetings.......On the first Saturday of each month this group meets at the Columbia Co. Historical Museum in Lake City. They endeavor to recreate historically accurate clothing, accessories, and parlor crafts for ladies and children of the 1800's. This is done through shared research, guest speakers, workshops and seminars. Each monthly meeting includes a period project or participation in a living history event and always lots of fun! If you would like to be added to their email list for monthly meeting information or need help with a period sewing project, contact Glenda Reed historicsewing@aol.com

The Golden Teacup Society......The society has monthly meetings (second Sunday of each month) at Walter Jones Historical Park in Mandarin (South Jacksonville). They meet from 2 to 4pm, and do a period activity (handcraft, sewing, impression improvements) and just fellowship. For more information, directions or to get on their e-mail list, contact Shorty Robbins at GoldTeacup@aol.com

The Greater Orlando Civil War Roundtable.......The Orlando Roundtable meets every 4th Thursday at 730pm. The meetings are held at the Marks Street Senior Center at 99 E. Marks St. between Orange Ave. and Magnolia St. in downtown Orlando. GPS position: N28.33.399 W081.22.612 For information, contact Ruth Ann Wood at lady1861@netzero.net

Fort Clinch Federal and Confederate Garrisons..........Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include black powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. Please pre-register prior to the event. $10 per person covers entire weekend at the fort including your food on Saturday and Sunday. GPS position: N30.41.834 W081.26.113 Contact Fred Jackobson at CSArooster@adelphia.net

Living History Group. "Circa Of Friends". Meetings will be held every third (3rd) Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted, at the Maitland Historical Society's "Garden Clubhouse" from 1:00 until 3:00pm. If you are a 19th Century enthusiast who enjoys learning and expressing the culture, customs and crafts of the 1800's, come and join other kindred sprits. Some things the group will participate in are: Education through programs and workshops, the sharing of research, study of diaries, letters, textiles, garments, photographs and original artifacts of the period. Hands on sewing and craft projects of the period. Exploration of historical museums and sites here in Florida and elsewhere according to group interest. Support of historical preservation and educational projects in the community through volunteer activities. Period social events held throughout the year (lawn party, dances and socials) for fun and a chance to interact outside the military venue. If you have never been through the Waterhouse Residence and Carpentry Shop located on the property, come early and take the tour. (House is open from 12-4 on Sunday. Admission is $2.00 per person, $1.00 for students, children four (4) and under are free). Driving directions: Take I-4 East to Maitland Blvd. - EXIT 90A. Merge Right onto Maitland Blvd. Turn Right onto Maitland Avenue. Follow Maitland Avenue for about 1-2 miles. Turn Right on Lake Lily Drive. Drive around the Lake to the grass parking area. Follow the sidewalks from the parking lot. The Garden Clubhouse will be to your left. Mapquest address: 840 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, Florida 32794-1001. GPS position: N28.37.284 W081.21.969 Contact Carol Everhart cleverhart@wmconnect.com or Nancy LaFleur nlafleur@prohealthmed.com if you have any questions.

September 17, 2005. Olustee Civil War Expo, Encampment and Living History. At the Olustee Battlefield Historic Site. Saturday: 10am to 3pm. Exhibits, military drills by infantry and cavalry, artillery firings, and Union and Confederate camps are on display throughout the day. Speaker discusses Olustee battle history. Witness women's civilian activities, living history demonstrations and first person impressions. And don't miss the big camp meal, your opportunity to sit down with soldiers and their ladies and eat Civil War food prepared over a campfire. Admission - $3 per car. GPS position: N30.12.637 W082.25.508 Contact the Olustee Battlefield Historic Site at http://www.floridastateparks.org/olustee/default.asp or at olusteecso@yahoo.com

September 17, 2005. Blue and Grey Cotillion (Saturday 8pm to 11pm). Pinellas Park Civic Auditorium. All reenactors both Federal and Confederate are welcome. Period correct dress requested but not required. Sponsored by the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company A. Beginning at 8:00 PM until 11:00pm at the Pinellas Park Civic Auditorium, 7690 59th Street. The 97th Pennsylvania String Band to provide music. From central Florida take I-4 West to I-275 South. Get off 275 at exit 28 (Gandy Blvd. old exit #15). The exit ramp will go left and curve around keep going straight to the Hwy. 19 exit. Go straight across 19 and you will be on Park Blvd (S.R. 694). Go straight west and at the railroad tracks make a quick right. The auditorium is off the road next to the Police Station on 59th St. North. GPS position: N27.50.494 W082.42.866 Admission is $10.00 per person or $18.00 per couple at the door. No advance ticket sales. For information, check the website at http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/97pavolinf/2005cotillion.html or coa_97thpa@hotmail.com

September 24, 25, 2005. 4th Annual Battle of Farmington (located between Shelbyville and Lewisburg in Tennessee). Two battles on 100 acres of the original battlefield, living history and music by the 52nd String Band. $5.00 pre-registration fee before July 1, 2005 - afterwards $10.00 per person. Sutler registration $10.00; after June 1, 2005, the fee will be $15.00. Dance, hay, water, free supper, porta potties, etc. North/South Alliance rules and regulations apply. Event is limited to the first 250 reenactors - authentic Western cavalry and mounted infantry impressions only. $100.00 bounty for the first six full scale cannons. Mounted and dismounted cavalry and mounted infantry needed, Tactical and scripted battles. Proceeds go to maintain the original battlefield and the Confederate cemetery. For information, contact David Stinson, 10th Tenn. Cav. at 931-364-7155 after 6:00 pm or Mike Managan at mrducks77@hotmail.com

October 1, 2, 2005. Andersonville Battle in Andersonville,

Georgia

. There will be two battles and lots of sutlers with many antique and craft shopping opportunities at the businesses along main street. The Andersonville Civil War Museum and the POW Museum is also very close. This is a nice little battle for spectators and reenactors alike. Andersonville is 9 miles north of Americus, GA. The reenactment site is in Andersonville itself; by the railroad tracks. To get there, take I-75 North. Exit at Americus. Turn West towards Columbus and travel approximately 5 miles and turn right at Andersonville Historical Monument. Turn right and travel 12 miles to the battle. GPS position: N32.11.663 W084.07.809 Check their website at http://www.andersonvillega.freeservers.com/ for more information.

October 1, 2, 2005. Parrish Train Raid (southwest Florida). The Parrish Train Raid is definitely a one of a kind event. This a small event with two short battles per day, one at 11am and one at 2pm. Well, not really battles but attacks on the train as it passes. The train stops and is boarded by the Federals or Confederates and "captured" or the attackers are driven off by the soldiers on the train. Reenactors in period dress will be allowed to ride the train free if seating permits, this has not been a problem in the past. There will be time to interact with the public both on and off the train if you like. Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and civilians are invited. Confederates will camp to the left near the wood line and Federals to the right near the wood line (firewood and water will be provided). Driving directions: Follow I-275 south until it hits I-75. Parrish is easy to find. From south Fla. take I-75 north to Ellenton like you are going to Gamble Plantation. Instead of turning to the west, turn east on Hwy 301 to the town of Parrish. From Lakeland, go south on Highway 37 (It dead ends in to Highway 62). Turn west or right on Highway 62 toward Parrish. When you hit Highway 301, turn right and immediately right into the Post Office. The train stop is right behind the Post Office. From Orlando, come Highway 17 south to just south of Bowling Green. Turn west on Highway 62 and take it all the way to 301. GPS position: N27.35.200 W082.25.496 Preregistration is appreciated but not required. For further information Contact Barry King at king75thovi@aol.com

October 6, 7, 8, 9, 2005. United Daughters of the Confederacy. The UDC Florida Division Convention will be held at the Biltmore Bellevue Resort located at 25 Belleview Blvd. Clearwater, Florida. Contact Pam Steele at pamba1@aol.com or check the UDC website at United Daughters of the Confederacy Main phone: (727) 373-3000

October, 2005. Battle of Huntsader Farm. At this time I have no information about this event.

October 14, 15, 16, 2004. School of the Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry and Medical. Officer and NCO training will also be offered. Hardy Brigade Maximum Effort Event. The school will be held at the Crystal River event site. No civilian spectators. This is a reenactors school not a battle reenactment. There will be a chance for the reenactor to burn powder and there may even be an informal "battle". No sutlers. No artillery powder ration. NO AMENITIES. Bring your own water, food, and other necessities. Firewood is on site but you will have to find it. There will be a reenactor fee to cover the cost of porta potties. Directions: 7 mi. northwest of Crystal River along US 19/98. It is accessible from Dunnellon via SR 488 or take I-75 to Wildwood exit (SR 44) go west on SR 44 when you reach Crystal River take US 19 North. Go about 7 mi. and the site will be on the left. As you pass over the railroad tracks, get in the left lane, go about a mile and turn left into the small one lane driveway. The entrance is just north of the Crystal River power plant and just south of the Cross Florida Barge Canal. GPS position: N28.56.596 W082.37.329 This event takes place on land owned by Holcim, Inc.. For information, contact Gen. Goodrich at rgoodrich4@tampabay.rr.com

October 21, (Friday) 2005 11:00am to 4:00pm. Regency Oaks Living History (Clearwater Florida). Due to the fact that this event takes place on Friday (5 hours) and most people will have to take time off work, the event host is offering a CASH INCENTIVE which will be paid to participants. A total of $75 per soldier or $100 for husband and civilian wife together, one $10 meal allowance per person - bring your own food, $125 for a set up tent ("A" frame or wall), $150 for a cannon and $10 each time the cannon is shot (if space is available to fire the cannon). Each soldier who brings a musket will be given a $5 powder ration (for the day) if the weapon is used. $75 per musician who can play music from the era. $150 for blacksmith with tools. This is a living history so remember - period correct type items only. You must be on site and set up before 11:00am. Driving directions: Take I-4 West towards Tampa, Merge onto I-275 South, merge onto Memorial Highway/Fl-60 W toward Tampa airport/Clearwater (left exit) Take 60 to McMullen Booth Road and turn right. Go about 3 lights to Sunset/Main and turn right on Sunset. Go past the cemetery and at the end of the cemetery is a street called Soule, turn right and go 3/10 of a mile and Regency Oaks will be on the left side. GPS position: N27.59.657 W082.43.411 Number for Regency Oaks is (727) 791-3381. For more information and pre-registration, contact Steven Lombardo at fritzy@fritzybrothers.com

November 4, 5, 6, 2005. Battle of Conyers, (near Conyers, Georgia). Georgia International Horse Park. Friday, Nov. 4th is school day. Battles on all three days. For driving directions and more information, go to their website at www.atlantacampaign.com GPS position: N33.39.980 W083.55.952

November 4, 5, 6, 2005. Ocklawaha River Raid. Hardy Brigade Maximum Effort Event. All are invited to attend the 21st annual reenactment of the March 1865 Union raid and ensuing skirmish with local troops in Marion County. The reenactment will be held at the Marion County 4-H farm site at the intersection of Highway 464 and Highway 35 just southeast of Ocala. All branches of service are welcome; there is plenty of room. Hay firewood, water, portalets, and modern and authentic camping are provided. Stores, lodging and restaurants are located nearby. Powder rations provided to the first eight cannons pre-registered. The weekend will include two battle reenactments, a ladies' tea and civilian activities, and a ball Saturday night. Driving directions to the site from the NORTH: From I-75 take exit 352 to Hwy. 40. Go east on Hwy. 40 through Ocala to the town of Silver Springs. Turn right at traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 40 and Hwy. 35 (near the Silver Springs theme park). Go five miles south on Hwy. 35 to Hwy. 464. Go across Hwy. 464; the site entrance is about 100 yards on your left. Directions from the SOUTH: From I-75 take exit 341 to Hwy. 484. Go eight miles east on Hwy. 484 to the intersection of Hwy. 484 Hwy 27/301/441. Go across 27/301/441 to the intersection of Hwy 484 and 35. Turn left onto Hwy. 35 and go five miles north; the site is on your right. The site entrance is on Hwy. 35. GPS position: N29.08.133 W082.03.211 For more information, contact Major Keith Kohl at cog4flainf@aol.com

November 18, 19, 20, 2005. 11th annual Battle at Horse Landing, Palatka, (North) Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy's Ranch. Hosted by the 3rd Florida Co. A. and Rodeheavers Boys Ranch. This is the first big battle of the new season and it has always been a good event. Help is needed for school day on Friday with demonstrations, talks and kid control. The Friday living history school days always brings thousands of kids in. Ladies tea on Sat., ball Sat. night. Authentic earthwork battles take place on very large field both Saturday and Sunday. Good pyrotechnics display. Hay and firewood provided. Hot showers available. Food and carriage rides for additional fee. There is a $5 reenactor fee. All proceeds go to the Boys Ranch for operating expenses and for preservation and maintenance of historic site of Confederate Captain J.J. Dickison's finest triumph. The Boys Ranch is 9.7 miles South of Palatka on Hwy 19. The entrance is hard to see so be careful. GPS position: N29.32.426 W081.42.775 Sutlers contact (386) 328-1281. For general info, check out the ranch website rbr.org, or email the ranch at rodeheaverboys@aol.com snail mail Horse Landing, 380 Boys Ranch Rd., Palatka, FL 32177.

December 3, 2005. 11am to 5pm. Olde Mandarin Christmas. Sponsored by the Mandarin Historical Society. Union, Confederate and Civilian reenactors wanted. Space to drill and set up small camps, no overnight camping. Period Christmas ornaments, caroling, children's games. This event will be held at the Walter Jones Historical Park near the site of the sinking of the Maple Leaf. Mandarin Road at County Dock 1.5 miles south of I-275 on State Road 13. For more information, contact goldteacup@aol.com

December 3, 4, 2005. Plantation Christmas at the Gamble Mansion State Historic Park. Ellenton (south) Florida. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Sponsored by the Flordia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Florida Parks Service. You are invited to experience hospitality southern-style with good food, live music, period shopping, free tours of the Mansion and the Patten Farmhouse and much more. Be sure to visit "Auntie Klaus' Christmas Canopy", a special activities tent for the children; games, crafts and story telling. Proceeds from this event are used for on-site preservation and restoration. Directions - The Gamble Plantation Historic State Park is located 1.5 miles west of I-75, Exit #224, in Ellenton. For further information, call the Park at )941) 723-4536. For vendors space, email Pam at pamba1@aol.com

December 2, 3, 4, 2005. Raid on Fort Pierce. Located at the Savannas Park on Midway Road in Ft.Pierce. Hosted by the 8th Florida Company C and The 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The event has been moved to this new date to take advantage of cooler weather and clearer skies. All proceeds go to the benefit of the St. Lucie Country Sheriff's Explorer Post #400. School Day on Friday. Free powder to the first two Union and first two Confederate artillery pieces to register. Calvary units welcome. Main battles Saturday and Sunday with skirmishing both days leading up to the main battle. Sutlers please pre-register. Sites for modern hook (first 20 campers at a cost of $12.94 per night) up for a fee and showers will be available. Directions: I-95 to exit 126 (old exit 64) This is Midway road (SR 712). Go east approximately 5.5 miles to Savanna County Park (the park will be on the left). If traveling from the west coast, you can take SR 60 to I-95 south, or SR 70 to SR 712 and follow the above directions. GPS Degree-Minute-Second decimal format are N 27°22.889', W 80°18.327' Contact: Anita Smith of 75th Ohio Email civilwargal@cs.com or Lou Rausch 8th Fla Co. C Email Greyrider1863@aol.com Bob Burdge Email Commish33@aol.com

December 9, 10, 11, 2005. Ft. McAllister State Park, "Winter Muster" event, Richmond Hill, GA. This event depicts the fall of the Confederate fortification, the end of Sherman's March to the Sea and the start of the Carolina Campaigns. They need Federal troopers. A battalion will be formed focusing on the assault of the 70th OVI. They would like to have an overwhelming number of riflemen. Prior to the event, US troops will be camped just away from the fort. Be ready to eat from your haversack. There will be a candle light tour that will occur a few hours after the battle with the focus on the taking of the fort and introduction to its new guests. The following day will continue the living history with the US now in garrison and the CS troops preparing to be sent to Ft. Delaware. Ft. McAllister State Park will provide the following: straw, firewood and ammunition. For information contact: Joe Blunt (Interpreter/US Commander) email: mudcatsgt@earthlink.net Ken Giddens (Interpreter/US Adjutant) email: chifos@aol.com Dan Brown (Site Manager) email: dannybrown@coastalnow.net

February 3, 4, 5, 2006. Renningers/Townsend Battle (Mt. Dora) Two battles. This is a maximum effort Hardy's Brigade event. 100 acres to camp and fight on. Living history exhibits, folk music, weaponry demonstrations, authentic camps, ladies tea, Sunday church service, and sutlers. Usual amenities. Cash prize for largest unit and best drills. Dress ball with 97th Regimental String Band. Full scale artillery, cavalry, and soldiers in period dress and weaponry. Cavalry wanted. Bounty paid for artillery and cavalry. This event is North of Orlando on Hwy 441 just a couple of miles from Mt. Dora. As you start down the big hill, look for the Renningers flea market and battle sign on East side of road. If you are coming down the Fla. turnpike, get off at the new North Apopka exit #267A on the new 429 toll road then turn north on Hwy. 441 and follow the directions above. GPS position: N28.48.243 W081.37.504 Contact Wayne Vaughn ggvghn@cs.com at Sutlers contact Fred Jakobson at csarooster@adelphia.net

February 10, 11, 12, 2006. The 20th annual Civil War Heritage Days. Key West Florida. Fort Taylor was a Union held fortress (one of three in Florida). It served as headquarters for the Union Navy's East Gulf Coast Blockade Squadron. The event features a parade down the world famous Duval Street to Fort Taylor, artillery and infantry demonstrations, period crafts, a land/sea battle, and a period ball. New on this year's schedule; a court trial of a captured blockade runner and a skirmish on the beach. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is the site of the best beach on Key West. Portrayal of life in the Keys in the mid 1800's. No registration fee but sutlers need to call in advance. Ft. Taylor has one of the largest collections of coast artillery in the country. Primitive tent and dry RV camping is available. Directions, Take US 1 south to mile marker 0 and turn left on Southard Street. Turn Left and follow the signs to Ft. Taylor State Historical site. GPS position: N24.32.770 W081.48.562 Sutlers and reenactors contact Maj. Brass at nbforrest10@juno.com or Information and on-line registration is available at http://www.forttaylor.org/hfest.html or by telephoning Park Service Specialist Harry Smid at 305-292-6850.

February 11, 2006. Lee-Jackson Ball. Madison, Fl. Sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans A. Livingston Camp, Perry Camp and the Monticello Camp. There will be a pot luck dinner (bring a dish to share) and dancing. Music by "The Down Home Boys" from Lake Park, GA. Admission is $10.00 per person. All are welcome. The event starts at 6pm with a short SCV meeting with the ball following at 7pm. For more information contact Jim Bard at bjbard@joimail.com

February 17, 2006. Lake Desoto in Lake City. If you are attending the Olustee battle and would like to participate in this skirmish a bus will be at the Olustee battlefield gate to take participants to skirmish in town. They need 2 small artillery pieces and will pay a $150 dollar bounty for each piece limited to two pieces only. Driving directions: I-75 to Lake City, then East to downtown. From 90, go N. on Marion St. 2 blocks to E. Madison St. turn right 2 blocks to lake. Skirmish at S/W corner of lake, behind courthouse. email Lt. David Eversole at dvjdyeversole@wmconnect.com

February 17, 18, 19, 2006. The Battle of Olustee and Living History. Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site, Olustee, Florida. Friday is School day The reenactment takes place on the actual site where the Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond) was fought. Visit with thousands of Civil War reenactors, tour the camps, see demonstrations of all types. Best gathering of Civil War sutlers at any Civil War event with 80+ sutlers in attendance. Friday is School Day. Battles Saturday and Sunday. Full scale artillery only. No pets, due to concerns for public safety, no fur bearing animals such as cats and dogs will be allowed during the reenactment activities. This does not apply to horses. Get there early. The crowd gets big fast, sign-in and parking can be a hassle. First time visitors and reenactors to the event should read The Authentic Spectator and listing of activities. The battlefield is located just fifteen miles east of Lake City on Hwy. 90 from I-75 and 50 miles west of Jacksonville. Take I-75 to Hwy. 90 exit. Go east on Hwy. 90. Drive slow, the signs at the entrance for reenactors have been small and hard to see in the past. GPS position: N30.12.637 W082.25.508 Contact the Olustee Battlefield Historic Site at (386) 758-0400. olusteecso@yahoo.com

February 24, 25, 26, 2006. Fort DeSoto Park, Pinellas County, Florida. Sixth Annual "The Battle of Ballast Point". The 97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Re-enactment Regiment, in cooperation with the Pinellas County Parks Department and Fort DeSoto Park, will host an American Civil War Weekend Encampment and Historical Battle Reenactment at the Fort DeSoto Park located in Tierra Verde on the Southern-most tip of Pinellas County, Florida. The civil war era camps will be open free to the public from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. each day. Participants will be depicting both Union and Confederate infantry, artillery, cavalry (limited), and civilian impressions. On Friday, February 25, the camps will be open for tours by elementary school children from surrounding cities and counties. On Saturday and Sunday, camps will be open to the public with ongoing events all day, climaxing with an historical battle re-enactment each afternoon at 1:00 pm. Other civil war activities will include period sutlers and vendors, a mock military trial and execution, artillery demonstrations, infantry drills, ladies afternoon tea, drum and fife music performances and civil war medical demonstrations. A limited number of modern camping spaces will be available on a first contact, first served basis. Contact event host for your reservation now because modern campers showing up on the day of the event without a reservation will not be allowed to camp. The 97th PA will provide firewood, hay, and ice. Reenactors are encouraged to arrive on Friday the 25th and participate in our 'school day' program for almost 800 school children in Pinellas County. Participating units and artillery contact event host in advance of the event. There will be a $50 cash bounty for the first four artillery units with a cannon (two Union, two Confederate) that participate at the event. There is no fee for sutlers, but there will be a limit of those who can set up their shops. Make your reservation today. Take I-4 into Tampa. Get onto I-275 going south (Towards St. Petersburg). Cross the Bay. Keep going south on I-275, all the way past the Tropicana Field (The Tampa Devil Rays Baseball Stadium). Keep going south. Watch for the brown, Ft. DeSoto Park signs. Exit at 54th Ave. South, and you want to be going westbound on the flyover at the 54th Ave. S. exit. Keep going west thru the first toll booth. Make a left turn onto Pinellas Bayway South. It's at the 2nd light, and look for the brown, Ft. DeSoto Park signs again. Keep going south thru the next toll booth until you get to the Giant American Flag. At the Flag, turn right, and go about 1 mile to the fort which will be on your left. GPS position: N27.31.327 W082.38.672 For more information and to pre-register for the event, contact David Glenn, Event Coordinator at email: coa_97thpa@hotmail.com or write to: 97th Pennsylvania Vol. Inf., Fort DeSoto Committee, 14172 Sharon Drive, Largo, Florida, 33774. www.angelfire.com/pa5/97pavolinf/2006fortdesoto.html

February 24, 25, 26, 2006. Ft. Clinch in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Early War Confederate Impression, garrison and living history. Musket drills and demonstrations, mail call, sick call, pay day and more. Please pre-register prior to the event. $10 per person covers entire weekend at the fort including your food on Saturday and Sunday. Attendance for women is limited and the limit has been met already this year so ladies please check with Fred if you would like to attend. GPS position: N30.41.834 W081.26.113 Contact Fred Jackobson at CSArooster@adelphia.net

March 2006. Indian River Raid, Titusville, Florida. EVENT CANCELED This event has been canceled. EVENT CANCELED.

March 4, 5, 2006. Battle of Natural Bridge (North Florida) This battle is held on the original battlefield located 12 miles south of Tallahassee. This year will mark the 140th anniversary of the battle. Federal reenactors are needed. Sponsored by the Florida Park Service, Natural Bridge Historical Society and the Leon Rifles. No modern campsite is provided. No fee for reenactors. Saturday night ball with band. Hay and water are available as well as a free meal Saturday evening. There will be military and civilian demonstrations as well as a skirmish on Saturday and the traditional battle on Sunday. Registration open at 1pm Friday. Due to the size of the site, we cannot allow any mounted troops. Artillery is by invitation. The Natural Bridge Event is held at the Natural Bridge State Historic Site which is located six miles east of Woodville. The best way to find the site is to take I-10 to Tallahassee, exit onto US 27 (North Monroe Street-Exit 199) where you will travel south of US 27 (Monroe Street) until you reach the Florida Capitol. At this junction, US 27 will turn to the left. Do not continue on US 27, simply continue to travel south on Monroe Street. A few miles south of town, Monroe Street becomes Woodville Highway. Continue to travel on Woodville Highway until you reach the town of Woodville. Turn left on Natural Bridge Road, go six miles to the site. The park is located at the point where the paved road ends. GPS position: N30.17.118 W084.09.140 Contact Mark Rominger at m_rominger@yahoo.com or Chris Ellrich at cellrich@hotmail.com

March 10, 11, 12, 2006. 9th Annual Battle at Crystal River. (west coast of Florida). This is a maximum effort Hardy's Brigade event. Sponsored by the Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment Committee, Inc. The reenactment will be held in the same place as last year at the Holcim, Inc. property site. Part of the proceeds from this event go to historical preservation in the Citrus County area, college scholarships and the veterans memorial in Citrus County. Powder ration for all pre-registered artillery pieces. School day is Friday, March 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Tim Stuart at tstuart58@yahoo.com if you would like to participate in the Education Day activities. All reenactors who help with school day will receive a free BBQ meal Friday night. A registration fee of $1 per reenactor nine years old and up to be paid at the time of sign-in at the registration desk. Wrist bands to be worn by all reenactors nine years old and up while on property. No four wheelers on battlefield outside of modern camp. Authentic Civil War Era Sutlers only. Sutlers, please contact Bill and Diane Micklon at trechuck@tampabay.rr.com for specifics. Live fire cannon demonstration will be held during the weekend; live fire musket competition and mortar contest will also be held. Civil War Battles take place at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with pyrotechnic blasts for effects. Ladies tea is Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Saturday night 1860's dance for reenactors and guests only. Sunday morning Church service at 10 a.m. in the steel barn. Authentic camps for CSA and USA. Hay, wood and water on site for authentic and modern camps. Modern camping (no hook-ups) on site. Directions: Seven miles northwest of Crystal River along US 19/98, site is on the left. Site entrance signs will be on the highway. From Dunnellon, take SR 488 West, turn North on US 19/98; or SR40 West to Inglis, turn South on US 19/98. From Orlando, take the Florida Turnpike North to I-75, exit at first exit at Wildwood (SR44), go West on SR44 to Crystal River, turn North on US 19/98 and follow the signs (about seven miles North). Or you can also travel from Orlando, go West on SR50 to US19, turn North to Crystal River and follow the signs. As you pass over the railroad tracks, get in the left lane, go about a mile and turn left into the small one lane road. GPS position: N28.56.596 W082.37.329 Pre-registration forms for reenactors, artillery, cavalry and sutlers are online at www.crystalriverreenactment.org Contact NCCW Reenactment Committee: Curtis Peters (President) at curtis.peters@holcim.com Marty Hoffman (Vice-President) at pvt-hoffman@earthlink.net Marcie Bruno (Secretary) at mandjbruno@webtv.net John Porter (Treasurer) at jlporter@digitalusa.net Snail mail correspondence to NCCWC, Inc., P.O. Box 640012 Beverly Hills Fl., 34464.

March 18, 19, 2006. Fort Cooper Days. Ft. Cooper State Park, Inverness, Florida. Depicts skirmishes that took place during the construction of the fort in April 1836 (second Seminole war). Battles twice a day at 11am and 2pm both days. Military camps, modern and period arts and crafts, living history exhibits, entertainment and food and refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Cooper. For information, contact Dianne at dianne.drye@dep.state.fl.us

March 24, 25, 26, 2006. NEW DATE. The13th annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill. St. Cloud Fla. southeast of Orlando by Kissimmee. Sponsored by the Jacob Summerlin Camp #1516 Sons of Confederate Veterans. The Battlefield is on 150 acres of open and wooded land on the shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga. The event host will be checking coggins papers for horses at the registration desk. There are no sutler or re-enactor fees. Friday the 24th is education day which begins at 9:00am; re-enactors are needed to provide demonstrations. A lunch will be provided for volunteers assisting with the school program. There will be a ladies tea and military ball on Saturday. Take Hwy 192 (Irlo Bronson Hwy) to Hwy 15. Go 2mi North on Hwy 15, look for the park sign. Another way to get there (from the North) is to take I-4 to the toll road 528 (Beeline Expressway) go east and get off on Hwy 15 exit (Narcoossee Road) go South on Hwy 15. Another way if you are coming from the Florida Turnpike, get off at exit #244 and go east on Hwy 192 through St. Cloud, then turn North on Hwy 15 (Narcoossee Road). GPS position: N28.16.448 W081.15.020 Contact the SCV Camp hotline at 407-931-7003 for more information.

April 8, 9, 2006. Parrish Train Raid (southwest Florida). The Parrish Train Raid is definitely a one of a kind event. This a small event with two short battles per day, one at 11am and one at 2pm. Well, not really battles but attacks on the train as it passes. The train stops and is boarded by the Federals or Confederates and "captured" or the attackers are driven off by the soldiers on the train. Reenactors in period dress will be allowed to ride the train free if seating permits, this has not been a problem in the past. There will be time to interact with the public both on and off the train if you like. Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and civilians are invited. Confederates will camp to the left near the wood line and Federals to the right near the wood line (firewood and water will be provided). Driving directions: Follow I-275 south until it hits I-75. Parrish is easy to find. From south Fla. take I-75 north to Ellenton like you are going to Gamble Plantation. Instead of turning to the west, turn east on Hwy 301 to the town of Parrish. From Lakeland, go south on Highway 37 (It dead ends in to Highway 62). Turn west or right on Highway 62 toward Parrish. When you hit Highway 301, turn right and immediately right into the Post Office. The train stop is right behind the Post Office. From Orlando, come Highway 17 south to just south of Bowling Green. Turn west on Highway 62 and take it all the way to 301. GPS position: N27.35.200 W082.25.496 Preregistration is appreciated but not required. For further information Contact Barry King at king75thovi@aol.com

April 7, 8, 9, 2006. Ft. Clinch, Fernandina Beach. Sixth annual Ft. Clinch Ladies Encampment. Join the ladies for a full three days of workshops, speakers and discussions geared towards expanding your knowledge, improving your impression and fellowshipping with other ladies in the hobby. Camp onsite in authentic barracks. Full registration details will be available in the Civilian/Refugee areas at the Brooksville Raid (January 20-22) and Olustee (February 17-19) or contact Shorty Robbins at goldteacup@aol.com

April 8, 2006. The Phoebe Pember chapter of the Order of the Confederate Rose will be having a Confederate Ball at 7:00 PM. The ball will be held at the Miramar Community Center located a 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL. Cost is $25 each or $40 for a couple. After the buffet dinner, there will be music and dancing so everyone brush up on your Virginia Reel. Both Union and Confederate reenactors are welcome. For information, contact Pat Ramirez at pattyr@bellsouth.net or Jolene Wiltsie at spookynharry@earthlink.net

April 21, 22, 23, 2006. Anclote River Raid – You are invited to Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey Florida. 150 acre site in the Middle of Pasco County. School Days – Friday April 21 beginning at 9:30 am, guides and stations please meet at sutlers row at 8 am. Saturday 11 am tactical will begin in the forest and culminate on the field at 3 pm for the spectators battle; Sunday battle at 3 pm; Night Tactical Friday (in darkness) and Saturday if there is enough interest; Cabins available and must be reserved prior to the event and prepaid. They will be available after 2 pm on the day of arrival; Powder Rations are ONLY for the first 4 Artillery pieces registered; Sutlers MUST pre-register, have period correct tent and merchandise and are subject to approval; Ladies Tea Saturday at 11am - Shuttle for the ladies will start at 10:30 am to the Nature Center; Grand Ball Saturday night 8 pm (inside), shuttle to the ball will begin at 7:30, ALL interested are welcome to both. Cavalry – Ideal grounds with 14 miles of riding trails, corral will be available early. Coggins papers on all animals are required to be shown at registration. Living History Demonstrations throughout the weekend. In town gun fights, hanging, gallows, etc. suggestions welcome to enhance the experience. Thanks To the Park and Recreations Dept., Friends of the Park and SWFWMD. Suggested DIRECTIONS: From NORTH of New Port Richey: 75 S to SR 52 Right; To Moon Lake Road make Left; to Starkey Blvd at stop light make Left and next left is Park Entrance; From SOUTH of New Port Richey: 75 N to SR 56 at exit go Left; Several Miles and past Gunn Hwy to Starkey Blvd. at stop light make Right/ North; 6 plus miles North to Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park Entrance, turn Right. GPS position: N28.14.460 W082.37.559 For information email AncloteRiverRaid@Yahoo.com

May 2005. Spring Garden Plantation Raid at Camp Winona in DeLeon Springs. EVENT CANCELED. Due to logistical challenges, resources and so on this event will not be scheduled again and is considered permanently canceled. EVENT CANCELED If you have any questions, email Keith Kohl at cog4flainf@aol.com

May 20th 2006. (Saturday only event) Civil War Days skirmish at Heritage in Largo Fla. Sponsored by Pinellas County's Heritage Village and the Pinellas County Historical Society and co-hosted Co-hosted by the USS Fort Henry and USS Ottawa. This event allows the spectator to see various aspects of the Civil War era. Spectators will be encouraged to participate in various "hands on" activities focused on both military and civilian life. Sutlers, food and beverage vendors will be on site. The event hosts ask that the reenactors be very pro-active in informing the spectators about uniforms and gear, their units, feelings about the war, etc. ARMS: No pre-loaded weapons to be brought on site. Pistols to be inspected unloaded by the safety officer and tagged. All weapon firing is to be coordinated through the event hosts. Artillery powder subsidy to the first two Union and first two Confederate pre-registered field guns (contact Lew Zerfas). Event opens 9 A.M. Skirmish (new battle plan) at 2:30 P.M. Reenactor/sutler/vendor registration: Gate No. 2 open for registration and setup 7:00-8:30 AM (event opens to public at 9:00). Participants register inside of gate 2. Field passes will be issued to reenactors. Parking: Only vehicles with trailers (artillery, sutlers, etc.) can park inside fence. All vehicles must park outside fence to maintain ambience. Nearby paved parking is just north of the gates. Public to follow signs and park in the event lot and ride free shuttles to the entrance. Sutlers and vendors are to contact Heritage Village in advance (727-582-2123) Reenactor information: Lew Zerfas lewz@knology.net All to register upon arrival. Information and location for Heritage Village: http://www.county.pinellas.org/heritage

May 20, 21, 2006. 4th Annual Camp Logan Days Living History Reenactment. Prairie City, Oregon. Camp Logan was a military post close to present day Prairie City and was established in 1865 by the First Oregon Volunteers and then later occupied by the regular army. It remained until 1869. Camp Logan was part of the Department of the Columbia. You will have the opportunity to step back in time and relive the year 1867 and see what life was like at the military camp and the town of Dixie. For more information contact the Event Directors, Dianne Lesniak or Andrew Demko at Prairie City School at (541) 820-3314. Camp Logan Days e-mail: cmplogan@yahoo.com

June 9, 10, 11, 2006. 3rd Annual Dixie Days at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The Battle of Shady Grove Road that was a prelude to Cold Harbor will be reenacted. This event is presented by the Edmund Ruffin Fire Eaters SCV Camp #3000. For details contact Grayson Jennings at KingWm@aol.com or check their website at www.fireeaters3000.com or www.dixiedays.com