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2004:

April 30, May 1-2:  Fort Wayne, IN
This event set a National Re-Enacting Record:  most rain falling in 24 hours and the troops did NOT leave.  Thanks to the 30th Indiana for a great event.

After Action Report:  Fort Wayne

Fort Rain, I mean Ft. Wayne
The title says it all. Rain was abundant and it came down for a significant portion of the event. Yet, and most importantly, the men stayed through the weekend and enjoyed themselves. The camps were accessible and no one in the yanks got stuck trying to get out. Dry wood was constantly being brought in. A few left Saturday but the vast majority of stayed and enjoyed the beautiful weather of Sunday afternoon.
An unfortunate accident occurred during Sunday's battle. Billie Dedman's horse decided there were too many people mounted and made a foot soldier out of an unwilling Billie. The resulting broken arm was painful but not as serious as it could have been. The best wishes of the Guard are extended to Billie.
The schools on Saturday morning were well received. The cadenced manual of arms really brought a crispness to the brigade. The excellent music taught the men the various calls.
The later classes taught such varied topics as sewing, first person, artillery, duties of a sergeant, duties of a staff officer and how to improve your impression. Thanks to the instructors.
It was good to see a company of GHTI with us. They contributed to the atmosphere a great deal.
Food? What a great meal on Saturday evening with enough left over to have seconds on Saturday. A hearty congratulations to the men and ladies of the 30th Indiana for an event well done.
 
Next up is Billie Creek. Get your registrations in and email me your numbers. Looks like we will have a 2 battalion brigade there. If anyone would like to be on Brigade staff, let me know.
 
Colonel Dave 

BILLIE  OUT  FOR  THE  SEASON !
 X-rays have confirmed that Billie's upper arm is seriously broken. A plastic cast has been applied to hold the bones together so that they may mend.  The cast should be on at least 6 weeks and it will probably take three months for the arm to heal.  Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to thank everyone who helped us, Kurt, R.J., Dave,
Catherine, Tom, the unknown hero in the 104th Illinois who got the horse on the trailer, and the many members of the 30th Indiana who assisted the wounded soldier.  Thanks so much. . . Jim Dedman 

 

  June 12-13, Billie Creek, IN

July 24, Indianapolis, IN - Official Pool Party

Thanks to all who attended. Most survived.

July 31-August 1, Merrilleville, IN

This was a great event. The 9th Indiana put on the second annual event at Hidden Lake Park in Merrilleville. It was attended by several companies of the Illinois Battalion, the 49th Indiana and the 1st Michigan. This event warrants your support next year. The battles were interesting, the atmosphere was relaxed and the amenities were very sufficient. The 6 sutlers provided ample shopping for all.

August 28-29, Jackson, MI

September 17-19, Atlanta, GA 

  October 8-10, Hartford City, IN

  November, Annual Guard Meeting