144^th Perryville Reenactment

October 7-8, 2006 at Perryville , KY  

    Members of the 78^th PVI, Co. F traveled to the Bluegrass State to experience a western theater re-enactment for the first time.  We partnered with our 3^rd USV comrades, the 28^th Massachusetts and fielded a company under Lt. Steve Hane were attached to the Army of the Ohio battalion.  On Sunday, we represented the 79^th PA during the scenario. The scenery was beautiful and the weather was superb all weekend.  

The Federals try to hold their ground during the Saturday morning battle.

The guys try to dry off blankets and gear from the heavy dew.  

The 78^th members are packed and ready for battalion formation.

Lt. Hane assembles the company.

Our company marches out with the battalion to a new bivouac site.

Our brigade relocates to a new bivouac site on Saturday morning.

The 78^th members relax for a short while before battalion drill.  

Our battalion rests in its new bivouac site.

A large number of spectators attended the weekend’s activities and demonstrations.

Mike poses with a blown-up picture of himself displayed at sutler’s row.

Aaron lines-up for the relay race during Sunday’s competitions.  Our battalion tied for second place, overall.

The Confederates approach our line as Col. Ruley directs our battalion.  

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