Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters
Middleton Place Living History
Monday, 22 February 2010 12:17 | 
Written by Administrator | 
During the course of the living history, our members reviewed the School of the Soldier from Casey's Drill Manual and conducted firing demonstrations showing the evolution of firearms technologies from the 1840's through the 1860's. Our weapons display included original and reproduction pieces. On hand we had the following: 1841 Mississippi Rifle, 1842 Springfield Musket, 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket, 1859 Sharp's Breechloading Rifle, 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket and an 1865 Spencer Repeating Carbine. Of course the firing demonstrations where the most interesting to the public, but the time spent refreshing other military skills is well spent for us as living historians.
The Middleton Place Staff (including one of our members Ron Vido) gave us free rein at the site and we were able to set up a nice comfortable camp under one of the two hunder plus years old live oak trees on the plantation's greenway. Our small fire was used to brew coffee, cook our meals and keep us warm through a pleasant but cool night. We have made preliminary plans to conduct a Militia Muster at Middleton Place on a to be determined date in November or December of this year in commemoration of the events surrounding South Carolina's Secession Convention. We are looking forward to a second chance to work with the fine people at Middleton Place.
Your Obedient Servant,
Peter M. Berezuk, Vice President
Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters
Last Updated (Tuesday, 02 March 2010 12:33)
Olustee, FL 2010Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:06 | Written by Administrator |
Two members made the trip down to participate with the SCAR in a campaigner adjunct at the Olustee Battlefield recreation. Pete Berezuk was the battalion sergeant Major while Brian McGarrahan served as the company second sergeant. Ken Giddens of the 48th NY led the company as captain and Josh Haugh of the 21st Ohio was the first sergeant. Friday night was wet as the rain poured in leaving a muddy camping area for all. The SCAR company was able to build fire on water to keep the men warm, even though they were standing in several inches of water. Saturday remained chilly as the men trudged through mud and standing water that caused many slow downs. During the morning hours on Saturday the SCAR went into the field, marching along the route to the battle. No resistace was met, except for a small picket post that was quickly captured. Suday saw the recreation of the Battle of Ocean's Pond, complete with confusing orders and fleeing Federals. Last Updated (Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:14) To Prevent the Effusion of Blood RegistrationWednesday, 10 February 2010 10:07 | Written by Pete Berezuk |
Registration for “To Prevent the Effusion of Blood” opened on February 8, 2010 and will remain open until November 7, 2010. To register, each participant needs to complete and send in a registration form and pay their individual fee. The Registration Form with Instructions is available in the following formats: The registration fee is $40.00 per person, which will provide water ferry and local ground vehicle transportation as needed as well as cooked meals for Dinner Friday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday. Any remaining funds not utilized to support event costs will be donated to the Fort Sumter / Fort Moultrie Trust - http://www.fortsumtertrust.org/ Your registration is not complete and you will not appear on the registration list at http://topreventtheeffusionofblood.com/ until you have paid your registration fee. All Registrations and Fees Must be Received by November 7, 2010. We have limitations on roles and caps on participants for this event. Please ensure you are likely to attend before registering. If a registration is received after a participant cap is reached, the individual will be contacted and offered a different role. If that is unacceptable the registration and payment will be returned. 1st US Artillery (61 Participants) Civilians (29 Participants) South Carolina Militia (30 Participants) Backwater 1865Wednesday, 20 January 2010 12:52 | Written by Administrator |
The TBOHI is proud to attend the Backwater 1865 event to be held on 12-14 March 2010, in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. We are now listed as co-sponsers of the event since we are providing the event insurance, but the credit for the event lay completely with Brian Hicks, Josh Fieldhouse, and the rest of the Independence Mess. We will be falling in the the SCAR as Confederates during this weekend event. We look forward to seeing you there. Remember to register by 31 January 2010. http://www.intextlighting.com/Backwater1865/Welcome.html
Last Updated (Wednesday, 20 January 2010 12:59) TBOHI Supports 48th New York at 145th Fort FisherTuesday, 19 January 2010 22:53 | Written by Greg Deese |
If there was a Union equivalent to Evan's Tramp Brigade it would be the 48th New York. From Port Royal to Fort Pulaski, Pocotaligo, Battery Wagner, Virginia, Olustee and finally Fort Fisher and the Carolina Campaign. It would seem that our opposite number was not far away. Last weekend January 15, 16 & 17, three members of the TBOHI, Pete Berezuk, Brian Sharp (associate) and myself, participated in the 145th Anniversary of the Second Assault on Fort Fisher which occured in 1865. The 48th New York, a member unit of the SCAR, was the only registered unit that had a historical tie to the actual assault. Hundreds of spectators turned out for the event. Our members attend drill as Federals with the 48th NY, paraded with 300 Federals as a regiment, participated in the "assault reenactment" and talked with visitors about the Tramp Brigade and our mission with the SCAR. The staff of Fort Fisher were accommodating and helpful. We were also glad to see John Guss, Site Manger of the Bennett Place site fall in with us and camp. We had a terrific storm that developed on Saturday night, leaving everything drenched. Although our "she-bang" constructing skills have improved, there is a limit to 19th Century technology and for this event it was no match for Mother Nature. Bennett Place State Historic Site will also host the 145th Anniversary of the final surrender of Confederate troops, near Durham, NC. April 17-18, 2010. Contact: John Guss, Site Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 919-383-4345 4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, NC 27705
Last Updated (Tuesday, 26 January 2010 12:27) |
