Note: Attendees means participants. All attendees must check in with registrars as soon as they arrive, regardless of whether pre-registered or not-knowing that you are here and what camp you are in will help us in case of an emergency. To receive any of the free benefits you must be registered and have filled out a waiver. We appreciate your help and we welcome you to this year’s event and educational days.
Fees
and Late Registration:
1. Registration Fee: No registration fees. Just have a good time.
2. Late Registration: No registration fee. You are still welcome to participate but please register upon arrival.
Attendees
Requirements:
1.
Have a good time.
2.
Make positive suggestions on activities that
you would like to have to see at this event.
Suggestion box is at the registrar table.
3.
Take ownership in helping to make this event
one you enjoy and want to come back to.
4.
Attend with the thought that you are welcome
guest of the Blackford County Civil War Reenactment Club, Inc & the host
units: The 19th Vir. Inf., Co. C, & the 49th Ind. Vol. Inf., Co.
F.
General
Rules for Camps/Battles/Skirmishes/Tactical: A.
Participants: 1. Anyone under the age of 18 must be sponsored and approved by
an adult participant who will be responsible for the safety and welfare of that
minor. 2. Runners and flag bearers [15 yr. of age and under] must have
host unit approval. 3. Minors under the age of 18 will not be permitted out of the
camps after midnight unless in the presence of an adult. 4. No hand to hand combat unless approved by host unit
commanders. 5. First person impression during public hours. 6. Modern items in the camps are to be concealed out of the
sight of the public. 7. 1/2 bale of straw per dog tent.
Additional straw can be purchased at the price of a bale of straw.
We don’t want to purchase more straw than we need to because we have to
pick up and move all of the straw after the event is over.
This is our guarantee to use this ground for future events. 1. Minors will not consume alcohol under any circumstance
at this event. Must leave event with
sponsor if caught [*** no exceptions ***]. 2. No excessive drinking. Any
alcohol consumed during public hours must be kept in period container and no
alcohol is to be consumed 2 hours prior taking the field whether in a skirmish
or battle.. Unit commanders must
see that alcohol is not abused in his camp. 3. Drinks must be in tin cups or period bottles. C.
Drugs: 1. Only prescription drugs are allowed. D.
Vehicles: 1. By 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning all non-period vehicles are to
be moved out of the camps into assigned areas until the battle is over on
Sunday. E.
Camp Fires: 1. Grass from the fire pits must be saved and put back after the
event. 2. Be sure your fires have been put out before leaving. F.
Weapons: 1. No firing of weapons without the approval of the host unit
commanders. 2. No firing of weapons after 7:00 p.m. unless approved by the
host unit commanders. 3,. All weapons must be inspected daily before firing. 4. Weapons must be 3 banded unless arrived by the host unit
commanders or their designate. Mississippi
rifles, Henrys, Spencer, are acceptable. Other
models must be approved by the host unit commanders. 5. One weapon per person unless by the host unit commanders -
Exception: Cavalry 6. Minors 15 years in age and under will not fire a weapon. G.
Fireworks: 1. No fireworks of any kind will be permitted. H.
Trash: 1. Trash in the camps must be stored and kept out
of sight. 2. Do not put trash in the fires. 3. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep authentic camps
policed. 4. Please
use the trash barrels located in the parking area (please don’t create
additional work for us). I.
Flags: 1. Host unit commanders or their designate will determine the
number and which flags can be carried in battle. J.
Glasses: 1. Period glasses must be used if you have to wear glasses. 2. Non period and sun glasses are not allowed during the hours
that the public is in attendance.. K.
Dress Code: 1. Uniforms, clothing, accouterments and equipment must be of
the Civil War era in pattern and material [authentic reproduction]. 2. No Indians unless in military uniform or unless approved by
host unit commanders. 3. No buckskins or trappers 4. No participants in blue jeans or non-period clothing
including foot ware. L. Company Size: 1. Companies with less than 10 men will combine as a
unit with larger units. 2. Companies with less than 20 men cannot have a commander
higher than the rank of captain unless approved by the host unit commanders or
their designate. M. Camp Setup: 1. Host
units wanting to have their camps set-up in a particular way should get to the
site in plenty of time to stake out the area before someone else claims the
desired location. 2. Anyone setting up an A-Tent or Wall Tent will not be required
to move if the area he has set up in has not already been reserved or marked off
by a particular unit. One Dog Tent may be asked to relocate in the case of
a larger unit's encampment needing the space. 3.
All camp set-up disputes will be arbitrated by the event's coordinator who will
make a just and final decision based on all circumstances considered. 4. Take
as much area as needed for camp or unit set-up but don't take more than is
needed.
N. Singing in the rank:
1. During the time that the spectators are present at the event there will be no singing of non-period songs or cadence. This is in respect to the re-enactors who want to be authentic and the spectators who are paying to attend the event.
1. Do not wear any non-period patches that were not used in the civil war. This applies to both Corp. and Company patches. We want to be as authentic as possible.
P. Battle Cry:
1. No non-period battle cry. This includes the battle cry of the Zulu against the British during the Zulu War of 1878. This is in respect to the re-enactors and the spectators who are paying to attend the event.
Parking:
1. Absolutely no parking or unloading in the cemetery.
Vehicles will be towed out per the cemetery staff.
2. Park in the designated area (north or south parking lot as
stated below and not the camps the camps).
a. North parking lots: Cars, vans, artillery trailers.
b. South parking lot: horse trailer, RV's, artillery trailers, sutlery trailers, vehicles pulling trailers, cars, and vans.
3. Trash and fire wood is not to be left in the paved parking
lot. Use trash barrels.
Command:
1. The host units have the authorization to choose the overall
commanders for the US and CS for this event.
2. All commanders are to follow the event schedule unless
approved by host units
or changed by the event sponsor (Blackford County Civil War Re-enactment Club).
Artillery Rules:
1. All artillery at this event must be full scale and of the type that was used from 1861 - 1865.
2. Artillery tubes must be of durable material and rigid construction. after firing a round the tube must be swabbed twice.
3. Artillery pieces that have not been at this event must be approved for size and safety by the approved designates representing the artillery. Tubes must be full scale and the wheels must be 57 in. in height or the height per the original blue print specifications or approved by the artillery safety officer.
4. Artillery inspection is mandatory both days before firing. Artillery crews must prove that they can safety fire their artillery piece. Safety of the crew and gun must be a top priority before firing.
5. At all times the powder must be stored away from fuses, caps, primers etc.
6. Each artillery unit is to have a suitable ammo box for storing their charges. Per-made-up-charges of black powder cannot be stored in the open at any time.
7. Only one powder charge at a time can be brought forward from the ammo box to the artillery piece.
8. Off the battlefield all black powder that is not made up in pre-made charges must be stored in medal cans.
9. Minors (under 16 years in age) cannot load, swab, prime, fire a artillery piece at this event. Powder monkeys must be 16 years in age or older unless approved by the artillery safety officer.
10. Artillery guns designated to receive a bounty must participate and fire both days (including the artillery night firing Saturday evening).
11. Artillery crews that do not follow the rules and the direction of the CSA and USA artillery safety officer may forfeit their bounty. USA/CSA: Charley Mount.
Provost
Rules:
1. Anyone found drunk, disorderly,
or
destroying
another person or persons personal property will be ask to leave and
pay for the items destroyed and or report the claim to local authorities.
2. Campfires must be attended.
3. After 10 p.m. have fun but remember the person next to you be trying to sleep. Turn the
4. After midnight; please no unnecessary disturbance.
5. No one is to enter another persons tent without the approval
of that person.
6. Threats are not to be made by anyone to another person.
Read the rules and take your complaint to you commander. Remember you are
here to have a enjoyable, safe, and
fun weekend. Try to resolve your problems as adults and listen to both
sides.
7. Each units will be responsible for providing security to guard
the camps. Report all missing or stolen item immediately to the host unit
commanders. This information will
be relayed to the appropriate authority. Leave
name and address on a piece of paper with a description of the item taken or see
host commanders or registrar for missing item forms.
8. Other regulations based on common sense and common decency
[each person respecting the rights of others and remembering that this is a
family event with women and children].
9. Any person, persons, or unit that violates any of the event
rules [general, common sense, or safety] will be ejected. The host units commanders and the designated representative
of the Blackford County Civil War Reenactment Club, Inc. will have the authority
to eject anyone violating these rules.].
10 Treat with full respect any re-enactor portraying a guard on sentry duty. Respect and comply with any requests he makes of you with regards to your entering or leaving the camp he is guarding. Any confrontation, disrespect or harassment hindering the re-enactor from performing his sentry duty will be grounds for dismissal from this event. This does not include previously arranged skits, which have been approved by the guard on duty, the commander of the guard, and the overall commander.
prevent problems before they occur.
They have also been setup
to protect the sponsors, host units, commanders, owners of this
property, the property of the neighbors joining this site, and the
cemetery.
Have
you read these rules?
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