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The following events have been selected by the elected youth leaders of Crew 1872 as events to participate in for the Spring of 2010.  The events are scheduled, planned and developed by many different groups, so details may change as the events approach.  Links have been provided where possible to provide additional information.  The crew uses a yahoo group to circulate messages with additional details regarding the events. 

At Civil War Reenactments generally we leave on Friday nights about 7PM, arrive late in the evening at the event site to set up camp.  On Saturday morning we get up, so some work details, have breakfast, drill, eat lunch and then fight the battle.  After lunch there is time to clean guns and have free time before dinner.  At most reenactments there is a Victorian Dance with is enjoyed by all.  Sunday mornings are much like Saturday with the addition of a brief chapel service.  Following the battles, we clean guns, pack up camp and head for home. The cost to crew members for reenactments is $20.00.  This pays for food, shooting supplies and event fees.


 

January

22-24 Crew Leadership Training – Camp LeRoy Shuman

 

February

FEB 5-7 CWR – Madisonville, Texas

Madisonville is a fairly new reenactment located about 3 hours south of Dallas. This is the 3rd year and there have been good reports about the event. We would like to try to attend, expect a 7:00pm departure with a return on Sunday of about 8:00pm. The cost of food and supplies will be $20.00.

FEB 20 - WWII Reenactment at Fort Richardson

We like to support Fort Richardson. This is the 2nd year that they have hosted a WWII reenactment. A few of us from the group plan to attend as spectators, and see what it’s all about. We will meet Saturday morning about 9:00am at Cpt. Glass’s house, spend the day at the fort and be home about 5:00pm. There is no cost, but you should bring some lunch money or something to eat.

See last years Fort Richardson Lost Battalion Event on YouTube.

March

MAR 12-14 CWR – Beaumont Ranch, Grandview Texas

This is event is just south of fort worth so could be a good local recruiting event. There are two battles on Saturday, one in the field and one in an “old west” town. Normally we have a good turn out for attendance and get support from local venturing crews such as the one sponsored by Beaumont Ranch. We expect to leave from Cpt. Glass’s house at 7:00pm and return following the Sunday battle about 5:00pm. Our anticipated cost is $20 for food and supplies.

See the Schedule of Events at Grandview.

 

April

APR 16-18 CWR – Mexia, Texas

This is a long standing favorite event of Crew 1872. The battle is fought at a camp ground that was used by Civil War veterans as a reunion grounds till about 1900. It is a beautiful park, well cared for and the event is well attended. It is also known for a fine dance. The crew is expected to have a “Friends of Scouting” presentation at this event and we my associate this will with a formal officer’s meal.

Confederate Reunion Grounds Pavillion

Confederate Reunion Grounds Pavilion

APR 23-25 Demo - Hords Creek Rendezvous, San Angelo, Texas

Every few years, the councils in West Texas hold a large gathering (much like a camporee) with thousands of Scouts and Scouters in attendance. Crew 1872 has attended several of these events over the years where we have been well remembered for our attacks on the joint encampment of the OA’s lodges. Regardless, we have been invited back this year.

Hords Creek Reservoir Regional Map

Hords Creek Dam is located in the Colorado River Basin on Hords Creek in the central part of Coleman, County Texas. The site is about 13.5 creek miles upstream from Coleman and may be reached by driving 8.7 miles west along Farm to Market Highway No. 153 from Coleman.

Location of Hords Creek Reservoir in Texas

 

APR 30 Feast of Saint George (Crew 1872 Alumni Dinner)

Saint George is the patron saint of the Boy Scouts and of the cavalry. The Alumni of Crew 1872 observes the Feast of Saint George with a reunion dinner each year. More details to follow.



St George Slays the DragonWhen a knight won his spurs in the stories of old
he was gentle and brave he was gallant and bold
with a shield on his arm and a lance in his hand
for God and for valour he rode through the land

No charger have I, and no sword by my side
yet still to adventure and battle I ride
though back into storyland giants have fled
and the knights are no more and the dragons are dead

Let faith be my shield and let joy be my steed
gainst the dragons of anger the ogres of greed
and let me set free with the sword of my youth
from the castle of darkness the power of the truth

 

May

MAY 1-2 OA Ordeal (Repair & Round Rolling) at SR2

The current plan is for crew will meet at Cpt. Glass’s house at 8:00 and go out to SR2 for 10:00 work parties. An advance party formed of a few individuals who are working summer camp will be out there Friday night to set up tools locations and workers. When we arrive we will work with volunteers from the Ordeal to set up camps, clean trade rifles and possibly roll 80,000 paper cartridges by 4:00pm. We will stop and eat dinner on our way home. We should be back by 8:00pm Saturday night.

 

 

MAY 14-16 CWR – Temple, Texas Reenactment

This will be the second year for this reenactment in Temple Texas. The crew had a good time at the last reenactment in Temple (when we were not being rained on) but fully expect this event to grow and get better and better.

MAY 28-30 Memorial Day Weekend

The crew will join with the Suns of Union Veterans of the Civil War on Memorial Day at Oakwood Cemetery in Fort Worth to honor Veterans. The crew will gather at Oakwood at 9:00 for the ceremony followed by lunch. More details to com as the event gets nearer.

Click the icons below to go to the respective web sites. The national link on the right has the following statement on their home page: "The largest GAR and SUVCW resource on the Web with over 1,700 pages of information."

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department of Texas
Southlake, TX

 

 

June

Events Coming for the Summer!

JUN 6 Staff Week for Summer Camp

JUN 11-13 First Week of Summer Camp

JUN 18-20 Second Week of Summer Camp

JUN 25-27 Third Week of Summer Camp

The crew supports summer camp in various ways. Many of the members serve on staff and other act as “hostiles” for the program when we are able. We will try to organize a big effort with other reenactors for at least one of the weekends. Following camp we will assist with cleaning guns and equipment.

 

 
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