Joined: Mar 04, 2004 Posts: 4926 Location: Suburb of Philadelphia
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 7:24 pm Post subject:
2nd Annual Civil War Discussion Group Fall Muster
October 13th – 15th, 2006
Gettysburg, PA
* Thursday, October 12th Sunset 6:34 pm
Early Birds’ Get Together: 8:00 pm
Paddy O’Rourke’s
* Friday, October 13th Sunrise 7:17 am
Sunset 6:33 pm
TOUR 1:
Topic: Army of Potomac’s XI Corps
Time: 11:30 am
Leader: HRHBD Eric J. Wittenberg
Meeting Place: (Oak Hill, Peace Light Memorial)
Free Time: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
TOUR 2:
Topic: East Cemetery Hill
Time: 3:00 pm
Leader: Scott Mingus, Sr.
Meeting Place: Baltimore Ave, ECH, Slightly North of Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse
Dinner: On Your Own (some of us will probably go to either Farnsworth House or The Pike Restaurant. If anyone would like to join - please let me know so I can get an idea of the group
* Saturday, October 14th Sunrise 7:18 am
Sunset 6:31 pm
TOUR 1:
Topic: George Sandoe: Gettysburg’s 1st Casualty
Time: 8:30 am
Leader: J. D. Petruzzi
Meeting Place: 26th PA Emergency Militia Marker off Rte 30 (between Knoxlyn Ridge & Marsh Creek)
Free Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
TOUR 2:
Topic: The Fight for Bliss Farm
Time: 12:30 pm
Leader: Jim Cameron
Meeting Place: Cemetery Ridge, 12th NJ Monument by Bryan Farm
Free Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
TOUR 3:
Topic: Hood’s Assault – The Advance of Robertson’s (Texas) Brigade
Time: 4:00 pm
Leader: Lt-Col (Ret.) Wayne Wachsmuth
Meeting Place: TX Monument on Warfield Ridge
Muster Dinner: 8:00 pm
Place yet to be determined but be advised that Reservations are Required. (see related thread in this section)
* Sunday, October 15th Sunrise 7:19 am
Sunset 6:30 pm
TOUR :
Topic: The Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam NMP Entrance Fee will be collected upon arriving to the Antietam VC)
Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm
Leader: Gerry Mayers
Meeting Place: Gettysburg VC Parking Lot – caravan to Sharpsburg
Official End of Muster _________________ I Remain
Your Ob't Servant
Allan
Time sets all things right. Error lives but a day. Truth is eternal.
A Great Civilization is not Conquered from Without until It has Destroyed Itself from Within
Joined: Mar 04, 2004 Posts: 4926 Location: Suburb of Philadelphia
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject:
NOTES TO MUSTER
Keeping with our tradition we are trying to bring you many various exeperiences.
Last year's format proved to be reasonably favorable, so we are sticking to it.
Late-morning Start on Friday gives a chance for some people to roll into town, possibly check-in and settle before venturing onto the Field. All Tours are slotted for 3 hours with about 1 hour break in between (if the tour is concluded earlier - it only adds to your free time). Sunday Tour is also timed in such way that allows you to have Breakfast and check-out without any hurry.
While both Friday Tours and Saturday's Tour 3 were previously covered - we feel that having a new leader will bring a new perspective to your views of the Events. In addition, the constantly ongoing clearing of the woods in the area of Robertson's Avance will hopefully offer as close of a vista as it actualy was during the Battle.
Saturday Tour 1 will take us into the area outside the town previously unexplored, but just as interested in the Battle Lore and Tour 2 will be the 1st Time CWDG Musterees shall explore the Actions of Bliss Farm.
Finally - continuing the Encouragement of Sharing Our Own Knowledge - we have extended to Gerry Mayers the chance of leading HIS FIRST TOUR! Gerry is very knowledgeable in The Battle of Sharpsburg and we are Proud to have him agree to lead us on that Field of Honor & Glory.
Thank You, and we sincerely Hope that you will Enjoy the upcoming Experience just as much as you did the previous ones!
See you in October! _________________ I Remain
Your Ob't Servant
Allan
Time sets all things right. Error lives but a day. Truth is eternal.
A Great Civilization is not Conquered from Without until It has Destroyed Itself from Within
Joined: Sep 29, 2004 Posts: 273 Location: "I Have No Greater Duty Than To My Home"
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 2:57 pm Post subject:
I didn't want this to slip from anyones thoughts. Can I assume ol pete that the schedule is still on as you posted for the 13, 14, & 15th.? I think we can actually make it this year! As of now it looks good. Am really looking forward to it as it may be the only visit we make this year. _________________ "I Left My Spectacles Over There, What Is The Name Of This Town?"....................................
Joined: Mar 04, 2004 Posts: 4926 Location: Suburb of Philadelphia
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:07 am Post subject:
Phil -
As it stands right now, and bar any unforseeable circumstances - the schedule is as stands.
I will probably start reminders and 'Dinner Reservations' in the beginning of September. (However, if anyone knows FOR SURE that they will partake - you're more than welcome to throw me an e-mail, so I can start a list and e-mail you back the instructions et al)
It will be GRAND to see you & Karen - you are LONG OVERDUE!!!! _________________ I Remain
Your Ob't Servant
Allan
Time sets all things right. Error lives but a day. Truth is eternal.
A Great Civilization is not Conquered from Without until It has Destroyed Itself from Within
Scott Mingus was supposed to do the second tour on Friday at muster, and was to cover East Cemetery Hill.
Unfortunately, Scott has had a scheduling conflict arise that will prevent him from making this year's muster. This means that the time slot is now open, and we would love it if someone from the group stepped up and was willing to do something for us during that slot. It can be a discussion of East Cemetery Hill, but doesn't have to be. It can be anything that we want it to be.
If anyone is interested in filling that slot, please let me know.
Thanks!
Eric _________________ "If you want to have some fun, jine the cav'ry!"
Joined: Feb 10, 2004 Posts: 2654 Location: I am here aint I?
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:08 am Post subject:
Hi all,
just read this post.. If it wasnt for the fact that my house is going on the markety shortly, and dealing with other issues at home........
I would gladly talk about well GKW, Patty, Strong, Stephen, Charles and some other guy name Joshua...
But alas, that is not a possiblility this year............
Next year? When I am down there permanently? Thats a different story.
JIM _________________ "The Flag, THE FLAG, Oh THE FLAG! G.K. Warrens last words on his death bed, August 8,1882
There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell. W.T. Sherman
Joined: Feb 09, 2004 Posts: 1800 Location: New Jersey
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:44 pm Post subject:
Evening all,
While I will not be able to attend the Muster, those who do attend are in for a treat in terms of the tours available.
Have done the XI Corps tour with Eric at a previous muster, and it was one of the better ones I have taken down at Gettysburg. Good to see that J.D. will be focusing on Sandoe, as that is a story of the campaign that gets neglected.
The Bliss Farm action is the one I will be sorry to miss. Have spent a lot of time out there by myself, mostly because of the NJ troops involved there, and it would have been great to be out there with the group.
RickAllen Official Chronicler of Gettysburg Tours!
Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: 4288 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:29 am Post subject:
Wow! That's one phenomenal forecast!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The dry crunch of decay beneath your feet, the crispness and far horizons of Autumn in all its glory................does it get any better than October in the Burg??
If I get really greedy, I'll be asking for a nice wind of about 20 out of the West to really bliss me out!!
Gonna be nice and chilly, one of those "three lung days" when I feel like I could take a breath that lasts forever, not the faintest hint of that soppy moisture that bothers me so much in Summer.............
Its gonna be great!!!!!!!!!!
Regards,
Rick _________________ " Do you like French fries, Wyatt Earp?"
As you all know by now, Scott Mingus had to back out of his scheduled tour for Friday afternoon due to a scheduling conflict. I think that the plan is to give folks the option of having that as free time, but since Stan Petestreet--new resident of the East Cavalry Field area--has asked me to give him my tour of ECF, I'm happy to have anyone else along who cares to join us. We will convene on Friday afternoon at 3:00 and meet at the power station on Hoffman Road on Brinkerhoff's Ridge.
Eric _________________ "If you want to have some fun, jine the cav'ry!"
Joined: Feb 10, 2004 Posts: 2654 Location: I am here aint I?
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:48 am Post subject:
I just returned from a quick run to Antietam and GB all 38 hours.
The trees are just beginning to turn, so it will be gorgeous while you are there.
The tree cutting that has taken place behind the Saugther pen takes your breath away.
I will be thinking of you all.............
Have a wonderful weekend..........
JIM _________________ "The Flag, THE FLAG, Oh THE FLAG! G.K. Warrens last words on his death bed, August 8,1882
There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell. W.T. Sherman
Joined: Mar 04, 2004 Posts: 4926 Location: Suburb of Philadelphia
Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 11:09 am Post subject:
OK - so the NEW (Revised) Muster Schedule is as follows:
2nd Annual Civil War Discussion Group Fall Muster
October 13th – 15th, 2006
Gettysburg, PA
* Thursday, October 12th Sunset 6:34 pm
Early Birds’ Get Together)
Time: 8:00 pm Paddy O’Rourke’s
"Informal" (or is it "non-formal"?) gathering of those few (or many) that make it to town on Thursday. This is not so much a dinner thing but a drinking thing. Don't be afraid to ask people if they are here for the CWDG Muster...and make friends!
* Friday, October 13th a.k.a Eric's Day Sunrise 7:17 am
Sunset 6:33 pm
TOUR 1:
Topic: Army of Potomac’s XI Corps
Time: 11:30 am
Leader: HRHBD Eric J. Wittenberg
Meeting Place: (Oak Hill, Peace Light Memorial)
Off Mummasburg Rd - Day 1 Field
Free Time: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
TOUR 2:
Topic: East Cavalry Field
Time: 3:00 pm
Leader: HRHBD Eric J. Wittenberg
Meeting Place: Power station on Hoffman Road (Brinkerhoff's Ridge.)
Hanover Rd (Rte 116 E) out of town, pass Rte 15, Pass 'Horse Head' Monument on your left (if you hit Low Dutch Rd - you went TOO FAR!)
Dinner: On Your Own (some of us have 7:15 Reservations at Dave & Jane's Crabhouse in Fairfield. If anyone wants to join the party - let me know ASAP!!!)
* Saturday, October 14th Sunrise 7:18 am
Sunset 6:31 pm
TOUR 1:
Topic: George Sandoe: Gettysburg’s 1st Casualty
Time: 8:30 am
Leader: J. D. Petruzzi
Meeting Place: 26th PA Emergency Militia Marker off Rte 30 (between Knoxlyn Ridge & Marsh Creek)
Chambersburg Rd (Rte 30 W) out of town. The marker stands about 4 ft high and looks like a big tombstone. It is right before you get to Marsh Creek and is on the right (north) side of Rt. 30, right where you'll see a bunch of dumpsters) There's a gravel road that goes back to a sanitation company right by the marker.
Free Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
TOUR 2:
Topic: The Fight for Bliss Farm
Time: 12:30 pm
Leader: Jim Cameron
Meeting Place: Cemetery Ridge, 12th NJ Monument by Bryan Farm.
Park either at any of Visitors Center\Cyclorama Parking Lots or by the Angle. Walk to the Farm (White Building roughly in front of Cyclorama)
Free Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
TOUR 3:
Topic: Hood’s Assault – The Advance of Robertson’s (Texas) Brigade
Time: 4:00 pm
Leader: Lt-Col (Ret.) Wayne Wachsmuth
Meeting Place: TX Monument on Warfield Ridge
Emmitsburg Rd(Rte 15 S) out of town; pass Wheatfield Rd Intersection (Peach Orchard). About 1/2 mile or so - come to an intersection with W Confederate Ave (Seminary Ridge\Warfield Ridge). Make a left - park at the picnic area 'behind' TX Monument
NOTE: Co-ordinate with each other so we have some vehicles parked at Devil's Den area PRIOR to the Tour (and remember - Wayne starts his tours ON THE DOT so if you are .000000005 seconds late - he aint waiting for ya!). When the Tour concludes in that area - those with vehicles there can drive back those whose vehicles are parked on Warfield Ridge.
Muster Dinner: 8:00 pm
Carriage House Inn in Emmittsburg, MD
(I am reasonably dealing with any 'late' requests up until the beginning of Tour 3. If you suddenly change your mind and decide to join us - bring me cash and state your choice of entree)
* Sunday, October 15th Sunrise 7:19 am
Sunset 6:30 pm
TOUR :
Topic: The Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam NMP Entrance Fee will be collected upon arriving to the Antietam VC)
Time: 9:30 am – 4 pm
Leader: Gerry Mayers
Meeting Place: Gettysburg VC Parking Lot – caravan to Sharpsburg
Park in any VC\Cyclorama Lots off Taneytown Rd. that is convenient for you. Gerry & myself will be on a lookout, rougly in front of VC main door (across the street from National Cemetery Gate).
As you well understand, the participation in the Muster in general and any of Tours individually - is TOTALLY ON YOUR OWN RISK! While we strive to do our best in order to bring you the Educational part of the Battlefield - CWDG is NOT legally responsible for ANY MISHAP! Consider this to be a 'Legal Warning'!
P.S. We are DEFINITELY not responsible for those who wants to be a part of a Beatles-drinking Contest _________________ I Remain
Your Ob't Servant
Allan
Time sets all things right. Error lives but a day. Truth is eternal.
A Great Civilization is not Conquered from Without until It has Destroyed Itself from Within
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Can I assume ol pete that the schedule is still on as you posted for the 13, 14, & 15th.? I think we can actually make it this year! As of now it looks good. Am really looking forward to it as it may be the only visit we make this year.
