Shenandoah 1862 Re-enactment

June 2-4, 2006 at Cross Keys & Port Republic , VA  

          Members of the 78^th PVI, Co. F traveled to Virginia to take part in a preservation effort to raise money to preserve the Cross Keys and Port Republic Battlefields.  For this event, we had the unique experience of re-enacting on these actual battlefields, something that had never been done before.  On Saturday, we re-enacted the slaughter of the 8^th New York before marching six miles to Port Republic where we re-enacted the defense of the 66^th OH.  Event Report

The 8^th New York cooks breakfast on Saturday morning before assembly.

The 8^th New York relaxes for a few minutes before advancing toward to Rebels at Cross Keys.  (Photo by Shen. ‘62)  

Some of the guys in Company E spent the time socializing with comrades.  

Privates Kaszei and Huston wait for the regiment to be put into the action.

The 8^th New York returns fire with Trimble’s Confederates a short distance to the front.  (Photo by Shen. ’62)

The officers and NCOs of Companies D and E catch some breeze on the way to McGaheysville to begin the march.  

The 66^th Ohio marches to Lynnwood on Saturday afternoon.  (Photo by Shen. ’62)  

The battalion enjoys a break along a shaded section of the road during the march toward Lynnwood .

Privates Harkleroad and Napoleon rest along the road during a break in the march.  

Shortly after, Private Harkleroad catches up on his sleep.  

Private Kaszei goes to work cutting up part of the Virginia ham that we received with the rations on Saturday evening.

Sergeant Bonzo and Corporal Tartara’s clothesline is silhouetted against the sunrise on Sunday.

Private Workman and Sergeant Hooks cut up ham and sweet potatoes for breakfast on Sunday while trying to stay warm.

The 66^th Ohio marches to the top of Deep Ravine to defend The Coaling at Port Republic on Sunday.  (Photo by Shen. ’62)  

Members of Company E begin building breastworks to defend against the Confederate attack.

After constructing breastworks, the 66^th Ohio waits for the first Confederate attack.  Company E is seen in the center background.  (Photo by Shen. ’62)  

Company E poses for a photo after the Battle of Port Republic on Sunday.

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