This event will be the first in a series of events to be hosted by the Blue Grey Alliance especially Western Theatre 150th Anniversary Events.  All of the usual amenities will be provided.  There will unscripted skirmishes starting on Thursday and scripted recreations of the attempted breakout from Fort Donelson on Saturday and Sunday.  Event site is centrally located for all Western Theatre reenactors.  All camps available.  Registration will commence shortly at www.cleburnes-division.com.  All information regarding the event will be available on both the Cleburne's site and the First Federal Division site www.firstfederaldivision.com shortly.

Registration of $20 per person.  Pre-registration only.  No Walk ons in order to better plan amenities.

US Commander - Brig. Gen. Terry Crowder - Commanding First Federal Division
CS Commander - Gen. Joe Way - Commanding Cleburne's Division

All Battalions should contact their respective overall commanders as listed above about Battalion participation.

The Pipestone Civil War Days are a celebration of our past in a beautiful historic setting. We will have a number of exciting activities in 2010: battle skirmishes, educational programs, quilting bees, etiquette and ballroom dance lessons, camp tours, children's games, Sunday morning church services, a live Civil War band, the Grand Ball and much more!  Soldiers and civilians invite you to share some of the flavor of the 1860's with them. Plan to join us in historic Pipestone, Minnesota for all the activities. For more information call 866-747-3687 or visit www.pipestoneminnesota.com.

Presented by the Maryland Arms Collectors Association, this event is the crown jewel of collectors' shows with 950 tables and exihibit area of Civil War artillery and historic arms. For more information visit www.baltimoreshow,com.

G Co, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, a unit of the WW II HRS, will host a Battle of the Bulge tactical battle at the Missouri National Guard training site, Camp Clark, in Nevada, MO from 15-17 January 2010.  This event is open to all ETO reenactors.

Camp Clark is located on the southeast side of Nevada, MO.  Nevada is 75 miles south of Kansas City, MO and 61 miles north of Joplin, MO.  Take the Camp Clark exit off of US 71 Highway in Nevada and follow the signs to Camp Clark.  The training area is one square mile of rolling hills, woods, creeks, and trails.  The site is infantry friendly and open to light wheeled and tracked vehicles.  Vehicles must stay on the trails or in designated areas.

Event Fee:  $20

Heated barracks with showers and latrines will be provided on Friday and Saturday night.  The barracks rooms have bunk beds with mattresses and pillows.  You need to bring your own sheets, blankets, or sleeping bags.  A continental breakfast will be served Saturday morning and a hot meal will be served on Saturday evening after the battle.  The barracks and meals are included in the registration fee.

USO Club/Café: There will be a club/café open both Friday and Saturday nights offering snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.   The Missouri National Guard prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages on post, including the barracks and the club.  The club will have 40's music, tables for card games, and an assortment of snack food items.  Your registration fee gets you $5 worth of "script" to spend at the club.  There are also several bars and taverns located in the town of Nevada for those so inclined.

Registration will open at 1400 hours on Friday, 15 Jan 10 and close at 0800 hours on Saturday, 16 Jan 10.  A picture ID is required to gain access to the base.   

Pre-Registration is not required but is highly encouraged to guarantee a bunk in the barracks.  A pre-registration form is available at our unit's web site: www.137thinfantry.org.  Barracks space is limited to 172 bunks.

Vendors: Limited indoor vendor spaces are available for no charge. Tables and chairs will be provided.

Safety and Authenticity Inspection will be held at 0830 hours on Saturday, 16 Jan 10.  WW II HRS safety and authenticity rules will apply.

The battle will go from 0900 to 1600 hours on Saturday, 16 Jan 10 only.  Participants must be cleared out of the barracks by 0900 on Sunday, 17 Jan 10.

Point of contact for more information: Dave Hruska
                 Email: dhruska@kc.rr.com
                 913-682-8603

We have had at least 15 battles at this site along the Missouri river and it is known as a good one day battle. This will be a general ETO battle. There are a lot of forest like areas, a creek, some ravines, and several abandoned buildings and old bridges to fight over.

This event will be held regardless of the weather. The 2007 battle went off without a hitch and there was 2" of ice covered snow! The 2008 weather was cool and cloudy with no snow.  This year, the weather is looking to be bitter cold. That said, prepare for anything.

There is, as usual, quite a bit of interest in this event and we should have at least 80 attendees. Please arrive on time and be courteous to all staff members and listen to their direction.

There will be a Ranger MP at the gate to direct you to parking and registration; if you are unsure where to go please look for the posted signs or ask any member you see at the location.

If you have any questions about any of the items below please contact our President Kevin Owens: halfhourdoc@aol.com  or via cell (314) 960-1611

Age
Participants must be over 18 - if under 18 they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No exceptions.



Fees
The Battle fee is $15. Please have your money in hand when coming up to the gate. No discounts will be issued.



Authenticity
All items must be period correct. That includes your uniform, hair style (field haircuts will be given if necessary), accessories (glasses are the exception), vehicles, weapons, et. al. If you have questions contact Kevin Owens ( e-mail ) and request a review of your questionable item.

Unit leaders must provide an approximate number of attendees to Kevin Owens ( e-mail ) so we know how many to expect.



Schedule and Scenario
This itinerary is subject to change. Please revisit this page often for any changes.

Saturday
             0700 - Gates Open

0700 - 0900 - Registration, safety, authenticity, and hair standards checks. Do not come out if your impression is not correct.

             0900 - Formation (Those not ready at the formation time please contact Kevin Owens via his cell to find a place in the battle (314) 960-1611).

1000 - 2300 - This event could go until late, be prepared to stay as long as is necessary. Help cleaning up is appreciated.


Scenario
The battle consists of one (1) scenario, rolling defenses, objectives to be captured at specific times and places.  There will be no break for lunch so grab a partner and have him defend you while you eat and return the favor.  You never know when you'll be ambushed.  Exact locations for start and finish will be announced at formation.  If you've been to the battle before the objective, you'll recall, is to end in the orchard.


Directions
To get to the park from highway 270 in North St. Louis County take exit 32, Bellefontaine rd., and go North 4.2 miles to the end of the road. Bellefontaine Road will dead end at the park.


Vehicles
Period correct vehicles are encouraged. Tanks and halftracks are welcome.

In the past a vehicle was not allowed to participate because it was not correct. Make sure your equipment is correct before dragging it out there.

Tax-deductible donation forms will be issued for those who bring their vehicles out.  In order to receive your tax-donation form please record the cost of bringing your vehicle to the event, gas, mileage, and any additional costs associated (trailer rental, etc.)  Following the event please contact Kevin Owens ( e-mail ) with that information and he will issue the necessary receipt.


Pyro and Weapons
Pyro will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.  The safety committee will have the last say and will consider the dryness of the woods and appearance of the device. Their decision is final.

Absolutely no firing of weapons is to occur once the battle is concluded.

     Live ammunition is forbidden - without exception.


Camping
Camping may be available Friday and Saturday night. Call Kevin Owens at (314) 960-1611 for details and availability.  Please bring appropriate gear and supplies for the weather.  No camping is permitted without prior approval.


Vendors
There will be a vendor area set up for sales right after the battle. Please no sales before the battle because it slows things down.


Things to think about:
Bring more water than you think you will need.

Dress for the weather - be it rain, shine, or snow.

Bring extra clothes and blankets should yours become saturated with snow or water

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center; 5:00 - 7:30 PM.

The Eisenhower home is decorated in the traditions of the Eisenhowers. Some original decorations and Christmas cards are on display. For more information call 717-338-9114.

Luminary candles are placed on each Civil War grave in Soldiers' National Cemetery as a testament to the sacrifices made here in 1863. 5:30 p.m. For information, contact the Gettysburg Foundation at 717-338-1243.

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center Group Lobby: 10 AM. Enjoy patriotic music from the Army Material Command Band. The AMC band proudly serves the soldiers and civilians of the U.S. Army Material Command stationed at more than 140 locations nationwide including Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Afghanistan.

This annual observation with brief memorial services in the Soldiers' National Cemetery begins at 9:45 AM, preceded by a wreath laying at 9:30 AM. This event is sponsored by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Gettysburg National Military Park and the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College.