The Summer of ’62

August 27-28^th at Boonsboro , MD  

After last year’s successful To the Gates of Washington event, the 78^th PA, Co. F traveled to Boonsboro for the much anticipated Summer of ’62 reenactment.  The scenarios included the Battles of Cedar Mountain, Brawner’s Farm, and the Railroad Cut at Second Manassas.  As a part of the 3^rd Regiment, USV, we represented the 10^th Maine , 56^th Pennsylvania and 63^rd Pennsylvania , respectively.  Event Report

Vickie and Jan in the civilian camp  

Vickie and Jan are busy working on sewing projects.

Our Company B attempts to dry out blankets and gear in camp during a break in the rain.

Confederate forces prepare for a dress parade.  

The Federal cavalry prepares to encounter the rebel forces.  

The 3^rd Regiment, USV marches to the main field for battalion drill on Saturday. (Photo by So62)

Federal officers assemble for the Cedar Mountain scenario walk-through. (Photo by So62)

Our company marches to the Cedar Mountain area.  

Federal forces engage the Confederates during the Battle of Cedar Mountain.

Captain Herzog directs his company while our Company B moves forward on the left during the Battle of Cedar Mountain. (Photo by So62) 

A company of the Iron Brigade fires a volley during the Battle of Brawner’s Farm.  (Photo by So62)

The Iron Brigade blazes away during the Battle of Brawner’s Farm.  Check out the sparks from the primer ignitions. (Photo by So62) 

The 63^rd Pennsylvania Regiment attacks the railroad cut during the Kearny ’s Assault scenario (2^nd Bull Run ). (Photo by So62)

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