Preservation
The Tramp Brigade Organization of Historical Interpreters is primarily focused on preserving historic sites. Through interpretation of those sites, restoration work, donations, preserving documents, and support, we hope to save the land that South Carolina soldiers fought and died on. Please take the time to support preservation on your own, or lend us a hand.
TBM Saddened by Passing of Charles Heath Monday, 25 May 2009 00:00 |  Written by Administrator |   
25 May, 2009 - The TBM is saddened to learn the passing of Charles Heath, Columbia Rifles. Charles Heath was a large influence in authentic historical interpretation and did much to support the upcoming Fort Moultrie Living History. We will all miss "Chawls" and is wit, humor, and knowledge. "Chawls" was registered to attend the event this weekend and will be there in spirit. We plan a memorial on Saturday evening, to be held on the rocks from which he wanted to fish. Our sympathies are extended to his family and friends, our friends. Many have expressed that he would have wanted to continue with this quality event in South Carolina, and continue we will. We thank you all for your support. The funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home in Hagerstown, MD. The address is 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD, 21752, and the website is here: http://www.douglasfiery.com. His wife requests any donations be made to the Civil War Preservation Trust in his name.
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Walking the SwampsFriday, 23 January 2009 00:00 | Written by Administrator |
Armed with a map, a camera, and a GPS unit, we set forth into the swamps around James and Johns Island in an effort to locate old earthen forts and sites where the Tramp Brigade occupied. We did not find a whole lot, mostly due to private property, but what we did find was great. Greg Deese spoke with a long time resident who shared some old family correspondence from the area and pointed through the swamp towards an old earth work. We did not get through to the site because of the high-tide, but we have a much better understanding of the terrain and the area.
TBM Donates to Fort Sumter TrustSunday, 18 January 2009 00:00 | Written by Administrator |
Greg Deese, President of the TBM, made a donation to the Fort Sumter Trust on behalf of the Organization. The donation was not large, but every little bit helps. Check out the Fort Sumter Trust and see if you can help them preserve where the Civil War began.
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Supporting Preservation in CharlestonThursday, 15 January 2009 00:00 | Written by Administrator |
In an effort to led a hand in preservation and interpretation of history in the Charleston, SC area, the TBM has lent our support to several quality groups; The South Carolina Historical Society, The Charleston Civil War Round Table, Fort Sumter Trust, and the South Carolina Sesquicentennial Advisory Board. We hope to offer tremendous support to these wonderful organizations and help commemorate our history.
Civil War RoundtableTuesday, 13 January 2009 00:00 | Written by Administrator |
Tonight, members of the TBM made it out to the local Civil War Roundtable. The Roundtable meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Ryans Grill at 829 St. Andrews Blvd, beginning at 7:00 PM. Tonights guest speak was to be Rick Hatcher, NPS Historian at Fort Moultrie. Due to an illness, he was unable to attend. The Roundtable took care of their beginning of the year business and welcomed new members. Then there was a lengthy and informative discussion about the Mine Run and Bristoe Campaigns. The Charleston Civil War Rountable is a tremendous group, and we were glad to attend.
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