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The Federal Alliance:
Old Friends, New Association
In
July 2009, leaders of the Mifflin
Guard, National Regiment, United
States Volunteers
and Vincent's Brigade - four of the oldest
Federal reenacting battalions in the East - met
in Pennsylvania,
to discuss their participation in the upcoming Civil War
Sesquicentennial observance. They came together out of common
concern
for the future of reenacting. In recent years, a lack of
coordination
among military organizations and major reenactment sponsors led to
competing events and even the cancellation of a few, to the detriment
of all reenactors.
After an open and productive discussion, the four battalions agreed to
form a loose confederation called the Federal Alliance.
While each
organization will maintain its own structure and identity, they will
work together to support the 150th anniversary cycle of major events
beginning in 2011. These will likely include reenactments of
First
Bull
Run, the Seven Days Battles, the Shenandoah Campaign, Cedar
Mountain, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,
Gettysburg, the Overland Campaign and Sayler's Creek/Appomattox.
Beginning in 2010, the units of the Federal Alliance will join together
at designated events and function as an entire brigade or division to
sharpen
their skills in preparation for 150th anniversary events. Their hope is
that the Sesquicentennial will be a time for coming together among
different factions in the hobby to take advantage of a unique
opportunity to heighten public awareness of the Civil War and promote
interest in reenacting.
 Remembering
Private Ryan
The
Commonwealth
Museum at the State Archives on
Columbia Point in
Dorchester has opened a new permanent exhibit
that traces the experiences of several native and immigrant
families throughout Bay State history, from their earliest days here
until the present.
The museum chose the family of
John
Ryan - who served in Co. C of the 28th Massachusetts, and
later
both as first sergeant under Gen. George A. Custer in the Indian Wars
and a captain in
the Newton Police Department - to represent the experience of Irish
immigrants.
Attleboro
Sun Chronicle: Want to Enlist in the Civil War?
"The 28th Massachusetts
Volunteer Infantry
is looking for a few good men.
And not just good men.
The job description
specifies Civil War buffs of military bearing who don't mind marching
long distances, sleeping on hay or wearing woolen uniforms and carrying
heavy period rifles into re-created battles."
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On
the Horizon
August 6-8, 2010
Battle of Brimfield
Brimfield, MA
August 20-22, 2010
Living History Weekend
Hillsborough, NH
September 17-19, 2010
Battle of Windy Knoll
Rutland, MA
Octobrt 8-10, 2010
Battle of Sayler's Creek
Winchenden, MA
October 22-24, 2010
MMR Base Open House
Cape Cod, MA
November 20, 2010
Remembrance Day
Gettsyburg, PA
See our complete Campaign Schedule.
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he latest reports from the field and
regimental headquarters of the recreated 28th Massachusetts Volunteer
Infantry Regiment.