Several members of the 78th PVI

Battle of the Ohio-Erie Canal

September 15-16, 2007 at Zoar , OH

Several members of the 78^th PVI, Co. F attended the bi-annual reenactment at the historic village of Zoar . Members joined our friends from the 23^rd OH, commanded by Keith Workman. During Saturday’s battle, Federal forces made several assaults against the entrenched Confederates, but failed to overtake them. For Sunday’s battle, the Federal forces were able to use superior numbers to overwhelm the Rebels. On Sunday morning, members of the 23^rd OH and 78^th PA played a game of baseball against the Muffins, an 1860s period team, but were unable to crack their tough defense.

Keith and Justin during a break in battalion drill

Aaron and Mike during a break in battalion drill

The Federal forces march to their position for the start of Saturday's battle.

Keith, Aaron, and Justin wait for Saturday’s battle to begin.

The Confederates counterattack during Saturday's battle.

Aaron, Justin, Keith, and Eric enjoy the music at the dance.

PJ and his daughter have fun at the dance.

Members of our company gather around the fire on Sunday morning after a very cold night.

Aaron tries to warm up after a cold night.

Eric cooks breakfast on Sunday morning.

78^th PVI, Co. F members on Sunday morning from left to right: Aaron, Keith, Eric, Mike, and Justin.

The umpire goes over the rules before the start of our game against the Muffins.

Eric and a Muffins’ player chat before the game.

Our team on defense during the game

Eric gets a hit late in the game.

Both teams pose for a photo after the game. The Muffins won 13-3.

Our battalion takes advantage of vacated Confederate trench.

Justin stands at a monument to Gen. George Custer at Custer’s birthplace in New Rumley, OH.