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Announcements 2006

January 29 , 2006
Union Reenactors are invited to attend the Philadelphia Annual Lincoln Birthday Parade and Memorial Service, on Monday, February 12, 2007. The event is sponsored by the Union League of Philadelphia. Civil War military units, civilians, and heritage groups are welcomed to march in the parade through Philadelphia to the Lincoln memorial on Kelly Dr. Participants will gather in the Meade Room of the League House, 140 S. Broad St. at 11AM. Color Guards, Firing Party, music, and wreaths appreciated. There will be a complimentary lunch for the participants at 12 noon. After the parade, All are invited to return to the League via bus for refreshments in the renovated Meredith Café. To register: Contact: Dr. Andy Waskie 215-204-5452 Andy.waskie@temple.edu

January 29 , 2006
Unfortunately, we have unable to prevent unsolicited postings of advertisements, particularly those pointing to sexual content on our Discussion Page. We have decided that it is better delete the Discussion Page rather than expose our visitors to such rubbish. We thank those of you who posted appropriate remarks and apologize for our decision to shut this particular part of our site down.

Please do not be discouraged to send appropriate remarks that would have gone on the Discussion Page to the following link and we'll try to get the information posted elsewhere on the site.

November 5 , 2006
Remembrance Day --For all members and friends of the Mifflin Guard who might be in Gettysburg on Friday November 17 th . M embers of the 150 th PA and others will be having our annual battlefield tour.  This year we will be visiting various locations on Cemetery Hill and hopefully Evergreen Cemetery also.  We will be meeting at 1:00 PM at the NPS Visitor Center parking area on T a nneytown Rd. ; then proceed from there.  Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr will be sharing his expertise again this year; and he always has fantastic research to pass along.  Out of his own kindness and friendship ; Rich does not really ask a fee for his time and talents; so what we have done for the past few years, we will “ pass the hat ” sometime near the end of the tour to offer our thanks and appreciation to Rich.

Last year we had a few additional Mifflin Guard members come along and I' m hoping for an even bigger turnout this year.  Any questions please feel free to contact me at joseph.a.conroy@lmco.com

October 26 , 2006

PRVC--You may or may not be aware that there has been significant development in the formation of the Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps. The purpose for its formation is to honor those brave men from Pennsylvania who fought as a Division in the Army of the Potomac. Little recognition has been given to a Division that did much in the pusuit of a unified nation.

This battalion is not attempting to take anyone away from their current battalion affiliation. On occasion, we will try to get together at an event, under the PRVC umbrella, WHEN it doesn't interfere with the major battalions activities. We also hope to share information about the various regiments that made up the PRVC, and participate in some preservation and community projects. At this point, the organization is open only to re-enactment groups that actually portray one of the PRVC regiments....or is willing to adopt a PA Reserve Regiment persona when acting in conjunction with this organization.

There is a meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on Friday night, November, 17, 2006 at the Plum Run Saloon on Steinwehr Ave, across the street from the Colton Motel. That's the Friday before Remembrance Day. We encourage anyone who has an interest in the PRVC to attend the meeting at which time we will try to answer any and all questions and clear up any preconceived misconceptions, etc..

October 26 , 2006

Remembrance Day Orders For The Day

Troops are encouraged to arrive beginning 11:45! We want to have companies formed and ready for dress parade by 12:15. We have presentations to make. Units bringing colors must provide a man under arms for escort in the colors company. Please observe the following, caps or kepis for enlisted-men, wear white gloves, leave ammo at home. No backpacks, no gaitors. Polish your brass! File closers are to be officers and/or nco's only. Support personnel and staff will march to the rear of the column. Guideon bearers have been selected at this time. The Mifflin Guard will march the parade route and proceed to the Meade Monument. We look forward to presenting a large cohesive battalion!

October 26 , 2006

There will be a service for Harry Sproelne, Saturday, Nov. 11th, 3 PM. Location, Montgomery Cemetery, Norristown, PA. Contact is Mike Harris of 28th PA for those interested in attending. I am intending to go to the services so if anyone wants to carpool, please get in touch with me. Thanks

August 19, 2006

Three additional fictional novels about the Bucktails have been released and are available for purchase. THE BUCKTAILS: PERILS OF THE PENINSULA, THE BUCKTAILS' ANTIETAM TRIALS, and THE BATTLING BUCKTAILS AT FREDERICKSBURG, all written by fellow Bucktail, Bill Robertson, and David Rimer, follow the famous Bucktails through the campaigns of 1862. The books feature images of Bucktail re-enactors. Although the books were written for the younger generation, anyone interested in the Bucktails should definitely include these novels in their library.

Autographed copies are $10.47 each postpaid if anyone is interested. Make checks payable to Bill Robertson and send to P.O. Box 293, Duke Center, PA 16729-0293.

August 19,2006

On September 30 th , 2006, there will be a parade in Harrisburg celebrating the 100 th anniversary of the State Capitol building. They are looking for a nice sized group of re-enactors representing the Civil War.  Additional information about the event can be found at http://www.pacapitol.com/ . 

At this point participation is open to all re-enactors who register. If you and/or your unit would like to participate, please respond to this e-mail as soon as possible.  Let me know approximate numbers as soon as you can so we can proceed with the registration. Also please let me know, branch of service, battalion organization, any civilians, etc.  Since we will be registering all re-enactors, please disregard the application on this site.  Any additional questions can be directed to Rich@pabucktail.com . Please come and help us celebrate the State Capitol in Harrisburg , PA.

May 30 , 2006

The Memorial Service at Arlington Cemetery will commence at 5:00 P.M. at the amphitheater. Please plan to arrive by 4:00 P.M. or so we can get together with Larry Fisher and see what he wants us to do, etc. I don't have specific directions once you get to Arlington but tell the guards at the front gate you are participating in the Memorial service at the old amphitheater and ask them for specific directions to the parking lot across from the amphitheater.

February 12, 2006

The next meeting of Comapny B, 1st Pennsylvania Rifles will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 1:00 P.M.. The location of the meeting is Rich's office at 355 N. 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA. Enter through the front door which should be open. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and the meeting is in the larger conference room as you exit the elevator. There are lots of things to be discussed so please join us.