Battle of McDowell Reenactment

May 5-6, 2007 at McDowell , VA  

        Several members of the 78^th PA attended the bi-annual reenactment at McDowell which raises money to help preserve that battlefield.  Our company was composed of several units from the 3^rd Regiment which represented the 82^nd Ohio for the weekend.  On Saturday, the Confederates drove us out of the town.  With nothing but hastily constructed gum blanket shelters over our heads, we lasted through a rainy night.  On Sunday, we marched up the mountain overlooking McDowell and engaged the Confederates on part of the actual battlefield.  

Sgt. Bonzo (right) supervises the issue of rations on Saturday afternoon.

Captain Hane (left) directs the fire of our company during battle of Saturday.

Our company begins to get worried as the Confederates begin pushing us back.

After being pushed out of the town, our company prepares to bivouac for the night.

Aaron, Tom, and Mike combined gum blankets to make a cozy shelter from the rain on Saturday night.

Mike H. tries to stay dry under his shelter.

The Federal forces halt during the march up the mountain on Sunday. (Photo by John Tuohy, 28th MA)

Our company relaxes for a few minutes during a break in the march.

Our company engages the Confederates near the summit of the mountain.

The 82^nd Ohio charges up the hill toward the Confederates.

Aaron, Mike H., and Mike V. stand at the summit of the mountain where the actual battle took place. (Photo by John Tuohy)

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