Once again we had our yearly parade in Andover, MA for Memorial Day. When our family starting reenacting 3 years ago, this was our first real event with the First New Hampshire, so it holds a special place for us. It’s a wonderful parade that is short, sweet and to the point. Luckily there was no rain this day.
We always have a great turn-out for this parade and 2009 was no different.
And of course Kris had to get his, now annual, picture with Bruce …
We were also glad to have our newest members in the group with us today as well …
It turned out to be a wonderful day with great friends and great weather. We could not have asked for more!
Check out my album for all my pictures from the parade.
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We have an event at Old Sturbridge Village coming up on August 1st and 2nd. This is always a fun event! I love setting up camp among all the old buildings, and the bonus for visitors is that you get to see all the normal Old Sturbridge Village stuff, like the blacksmith or the tinsmith (which is awesome by itself), and you also get to see a full blown reenactment. Talk about more for your money!
Take a look at the Old Sturbridge Village website for more information and directions:
At the beginning of March we had our Regiment’s annual Washington’s Birthday Dinner. Usually we go to a fancy restaurant for this, but this year we decided to keep it low key. We had a potluck dinner right in Windham.
We were just happy to be with good friends …
Good food …
And good games …
The game we were playing above was called Goose. Jim brought it with him, and it was totally confusing and totally fun to play.
The night was filled with lots of joy and laughter and everyone seemed to have a great time!
To see all the pictures from the dinner, check outmy album here.
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In April we had an event at Battleroad, usually this is the first event of the year and 2009 was no diferent. We only had a small crowd this year from the first New Hampshire.
The day started out with some hanging around for the guys and the campfollowers alike …
And some drilling for the wee ones …
But eventually the men went to do what they do best, and headed off to battle …
While Kolby decided to work as back-up, putting to use the skills he learned at drill …
As with any military it started as a hurry up and wait situation …
Once the waiting and the talking was complete, they did go have a roaring battle. All the while the women spent some time sleeping …
And stitching …
And finally the men came home safe and sound …
It was actually a very hot day in April, to the point of being uncomfortable, but we all survived, even if we were a bit crispier because of it.
To see all my pictures from this event, be sure to check out my album here.
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On January 10, 2009 the Continental Line meeting was held in Pennsylvania. Since I am now adjutant of the regiment, I went down to the meeting with our captain, Jim. We carpooled with another fellow reenactor, Bobby. The three of us drove down to PA after work on Friday, and since it was so late in the night, much silliness ensued on the drive down. Things like pictures of toll booth attendants:
Which she was not amused by. But luckily, even through all the silliness, we made it down in one piece, arriving at about 1:30 in the morning. We got stuck in some pretty nasty traffic, and watched a Big Rig drop their drive shaft right in the middle of the highway. It was quite an adventure! Here are just a few photos (the ones that weren’t too blurry anyway) from the drive down:
Saturday was the day of the big meeting, it was very interesting, seeing as it was the first time I had ever attended one. Apparently I was pretty slacking on the picture taking this day (though pictures of meetings is pretty boring) but I guess I got pictures of the most important stuff ….
Breakfast ….
Lunch ….
and dinner ….
Check out the rest of the pictures from Saturday here:
On Sunday, there was some pretty nasty weather rolling through back home, so we decided to wait it out a bit in PA and take a trip down to Valley Forge National Park before we made the drive back. We got the very special privilege of a private viewing of the George C. Neumann collection. Click here for more information on his collection. They only had about 40 people in to see the collection and we were lucky enough to get on the list. Here are a few items from the collection:
Original cartridge box with original cartridges still in it:
After we looked at the collection, we drove around the National Park. We weren’t the only ones in the park ….
We also saw cannons …
Sleeping quarters …
And a church built on the site where Washington was said to have prayed while at Valley Forge …
After all of this, we headed on home. Luckily we missed the big storm, and by the time we were home, everything was cleared and plowed just for us. It was quite an adventure heading down to Pennsylvania, I am glad I had the opportunity to go!
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