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BATTLE OF MILL
SPRINGS
Make your plans to attend the Battle of Mill Springs, to be held
the weekend of September 29-30, 2007, in Nancy, Kentucky.
This will be a national event; one
which will bring several thousand participants with infantry,
cavalry, and full-scale artillery together for a weekend of
living history. |
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Site
The reenactment site includes the
present Mill Springs Battlefield property, along with adjacent
privately owned land totaling approximately 600 acres, all of
which is original ground on which this 1862 battle was fought.
Located 8 miles west of Somerset, KY in south central Kentucky,
there is easy access from all major interstate highways. |
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Special
Activities
Every effort is being made to make
this a memorable and enjoyable experience for the reenactors.
Civilian activities are planned, and a Camp Dance with live
period music will be held on Saturday evening. Historical units
will be portrayed, and troops will march and fight over the
exact same ground doing the same evolutions as the Armies did in
1862. This is potentially to full scale, having the same number
of troops that actually fought in segments of the original
battle. On Friday night, the Western Brigade is planning to
march out and campaign camp on the spot where the 10th Indiana
actually camped, and then march into battle on Saturday.
Additionally, there will be opportunities for reenactors to
participate in candle light tours for the public on Saturday
evening. |
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Camps/Quartermaster
Stores
There will be authentic camps for the military and a separate
civilian camp. Camps will be clearly marked on the site detail
map. The usual amenities will be provided by the sponsor (water
and firewood). Each horse will be given one bale of hay for the
weekend. A special period ration bag will be given to each
participant. Troop straw will be available to purchase on-site
at camp from a local farmer for $3.00 per bale. Area shortages
have compelled the sponsor to sell troop bedding to help offset
costs. Quantities of troop firewood will be placed in battalion
camp areas based on the numbers registered in each battalion. It
will be the responsibility of each battalion staff to manage the
equitable distribution of quartermaster stores. Remember, this
is an early War battle. To be authentic for this time period,
both armies were using large wall tents, Sibleys, and any canvas
they could find. Camps were set up in company streets in the
fields. For those that want to camp campaign-style, there is an
area set aside in the woods in all camps. |
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Area
Lodging/Campgrounds
For participants who camp “modern” there are 1100 hotel
rooms in Somerset, KY and campgrounds available. For information
on area lodging, campgrounds, and local attractions, contact the
Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau at
1-800-642-6287 or by visiting Lake
Cumberland Tourism. |
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Preservation
This event promises to provide the
reenactor and the public a unique experience, however, a key
aspect of this event is Historic Preservation. This is a
non-profit event, and all proceeds from the event are earmarked
for preserving the Mill Springs Battlefield. The proceeds will
exclusively be devoted to purchasing this endangered
battlefield. |
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2007
National Reenactment General Rules and Regulations |
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