If you would like to be apart of this special event as a re-enactment please fill out the forms and send them to Rob Drakes at 857 Newton Ave, Erie Pa, 16511.
Battle for the Yellow House
(Civil War Re-Enactment)
436 Walnut Street, Girard, PA
August 6- 8, 2010
REGISTRATION FORM
Unit: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Commander: ____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: __________ Zip: __________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________
Union _______________Confederate _____________
Artillery _________ Infantry __________ Medical _________
Sutler ____________ Other __________
If Artillery, Number of Guns ______ Type __________________
Number of tents: Wall ____________ A-Tent ____________ Dog/Shelter ____________
Sibley ________ Hospital __________
Sutler (Include Dimensions) _____________________________
# of Military ______________ # of Civilian _____________
Number of Bales of Straw Needed: __________
Registration Deadline: July 15, 2011
Total Number of Participants from your group:
Post Mark July 1, 2010 : __________ X $3.00 = ___________
Post Mark July 15 2010: __________ X $5.00 = ___________
After July 15 Walk –On (No Rations) __________ X $8.00 = ___________
Sutler __________ X $25.00 = ___________
After July 1 2010: __________ X $35.00 = ___________
Total = ___________
Normal amenities will be provided. (Firewood, water, port-a-pots, etc.) Straw may be purchased.
Please make checks payable to: Erie County Historical Society
Send application & check to:
Robert Drakes
857 Newton Ave.
Erie, PA 16511
Questions or comments please contact me at (814) 397-2022 or rdrakes32@hotmail.com .
Battle for the Yellow House
Registration Page 2
Participants
Instructions: Please enter the name of all participants on the following sheet. Use the back of the sheet if necessary. Be sure to list rank used. (Remember – no one above Capt. without prior approval.) Please make note the person in charge by circling their name.
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Participants X Fee each. Add total on unit registration sheet.
Make checks payable to Erie County Historical Society. (Send no cash please.)
If additional space is needed, please use another sheet of paper.
Battle for the Yellow House
August 5-7, 2011
The following rules are in place to insure maximum authenticity and enjoyment for all participants, and also to be sure we properly represent history to the public. The spectators who attend reenactments today are far more educated than in the past, so it is our responsibility to them to raise our standards so as not to disappoint or mislead them. All questions concerning these regulations should be addressed to the event host. Thank you for your participation.
1. SAFETY, SAFETY is the number one rule and supersedes all other rules. When in doubt take the safe way out.
2. All uniforms must be of proper period materials and construction.
3. Civilian attire must conform to the style of the day and be of proper materials and construction.
4. ONLY period glasses will be permitted unless safety is affected.
5. Shoes and boots must be of proper period construction. Jefferson booties and brogans and period cut boots. NO combat boots, cowboy, work boots or sneakers.
6. All officers must have the proper uniform and accouterments. No one above the rank of Captain without prior approval of the Erie County Historical Society.
7. No pets will be allowed in camps without prior permission.
8. Fire pits will be allowed in designated areas only. No fire pits in Sutlers row. Units are expected to FILL IN fire pits at the end of the event and accept full responsibility for fires.
9. All modern equipment, packages, containers or foods are to remain out of sight at all times.
10. Vehicles WILL NOT be allowed in the camping area during the hours open to the public. All vehicles must park in the re-enactor lot.
11. No live ammunition or fireworks allowed. Gunpowder will be carried as pre-rolled cartridges only.
12. NO illegal substances will be tolerated. Abuses or possession will be referred to local law officers.
13. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a way that positively reflects on them, their unit, the event, and the re-enacting hobby. Rowdiness, abusive language, or public drunkenness will not be tolerated. Unit commanders are responsible for the conduct of their unit members both military and civilian.
14. Children should be attended by an adult at all times. Please encourage children to take part in the living history presentation with appropriate games, etiquette & dress.
15. The Erie County Historical Society Staff reserve the right to remove any participant or any unit from the event for any act or violation felt to be unsafe or improper.
16. No soldiers may wear earrings, sunglasses, wristwatches ect or anything not deemed period appropriate by the host units.
17. Event registration passes must be in your possession when away from your tent/camping area.
18. Recruits should be properly drilled prior to the battles. New recruits should always be in the front rank (infantry) when ever possible and in all branches surrounded by veteran troops for assistance.
19. NO “Flag grabbing” will occur unless Army, Battalion and Unit Commanders agree to it, in advance.
20. Ramrods are not to be used at any time during the battle.
21. No alcohol permitted.
Battle for the Yellow House
August 6-8, 2010
Infantry and Small Arms Rules
1. Minimum age to carry a weapon is 16 years old. NO exceptions. Proof of age may be requested.
2. Weapons will be three band rifles or muskets. Proper 2-banders and breech loaders, if documental to agree with the unit impression, will be allowed. NO Remington Zouaves, carbines, Hawkins, shotguns, or flintlocks allowed. When possible short rifles or muskets should be placed in the front rank when in close order formations
3. All weapons (Muskets, Rifles and Pistols) will be inspected by the Infantry Commanding Officer of each respecting Army or his designee each time before taking the field for any reason.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO discharge of firearms except by permission of the Commanding Officer and only in areas designated outside the camps by the Commanding Officer of the encampment or his designee.
5. No weapons will be discharged within 25 yards of the “enemy”. Elevation of guns when firing within 50 yards of the “enemy” is required.
6. Ramrods will not be used in any scenario. Ramrods may be used during inspection and for Living History presentations only.
7. Bayonets are not to be fixed on the field. All bayonet scabbards should have a metal tip securely fastened on the end. Bayonets may be used during formation of the battalion, stacking arms, Dress Parade, inspection and for Living History Presentations only.