Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters
Backwater 1865
Wednesday, 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
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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) Olustee and the 48th N.Y.Friday, 08 January 2010 11:43 | Written by Greg Deese |
Usually I don't support "adjunct" events, but it's not because I have anything against battle reenactments. My opposition around most adjuncts stems from a lack of historical emphasis, poor event planning, and the "for profit" event that usually is held on non-historical grounds. The reason to support Olustee is for our "comrades" in the 48th New York, Ken Giddens, the Olustee battlefield; and the fact that the 18th S.C. engaged those retreating elements at Cedar Creek, northeast of Ocean Pond.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 13 January 2010 20:42) 2009 Year in ReviewWednesday, 06 January 2010 07:29 | Written by Administrator |
Wow, was 2009 a tremendous year. We hosted our first event. We attended quality events all over the southeast. We made in roads with quality organizations in Charleston. And we have announced our plans for our largest event yet, To Prevent the Effusion of Blood. We have enjoyed living history and our time in 2009.
Last Updated (Tuesday, 12 January 2010 14:16) |
