September Storm Reenactment

September 8-9, 2007 at Boonsboro , MD  

        Members of Co. F, 78^th PVI attended the September Storm reenactment as a part of Co. B, 3^rd USV Regiment.  This event recreated parts of the battle of Fox’s Gap, Crampton’s Gap, and the Cornfield at Antietam .  For these battles, our battalion represented the 23^rd Ohio , 18^th New York , and 8^th Pennsylvania Reserves, respectively.  On Saturday evening, we were treated with a wonderful period play by the New Old Theatre Company.  

Private Buffum snacks on some of his rations on Friday evening.  

Private Huston helps Private Grant break in his new trousers.  

Private Huston signs the company pay sheet.  

Private Huston receives two months pay while Captain Hooks signs as the witness.  

Private Huston is happy with his handful of new greenbacks.  

Private Buffum relaxes in camp on Saturday afternoon.

Private Buffum is ready for his first battle on Saturday.  

A few of the guys rest while waiting for the Battle of Fox's Gap.  

Our battalion waits for the battle of Fox’s Gap to begin on Saturday.  

Private Harkleroad naps during Saturday afternoon.  

The guys begin to get ready for Saturday evening's action.  

Corporal Valasek is ready for Saturday evening's action.  

Private Harkleroad, Captain Hooks, and Private Huston get ready to move out for Sunday's action.  

Our battalion, representing the 8^th PA Reserves, marches out for Sunday morning’s action.  

Members of the 78th PVI, Co. F pose for a photo before Sunday's battle.  

Members of Co. B, 3rd USV represented Company A of the 8th PA Reserves during Sunday's battle.  

The 8^th PA Reserves waits to receive the Confederate counterattack.  

Our company loads for another volley at the Rebels.  

The 8^th PA Reserves holds its ground against the Confederate attack.  

The Federals uncover for the playing of “Taps” at the end of the battle.  

Several of the guys break camp before departing on Sunday.  

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