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Thanks goes out to all the reenactor's and spectator's that traveled to our 35th Annual and 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Resaca Civil War Reenactment. We hope that everyone enjoyed the event and arrived home safely. Any positive suggestions that could improve our event is welcome and you can email me directly.... more

It occurred to me that perhaps some one of your members would be interested in buying the last 2 side-by-side crypts in Atlanta's Westview Cemetery Abbey Mausoleum Garden. The cemetery was established in the early 1880's and is considered one of the historic resting places of the nation. The Abbey was built in 1943.... more

I have an XL US Kepi and 1864 Springfield barrel I am trying to sell while at Resaca event in 2019. If interested email me and let me know and we can arrange to meet Friday evening sometime. Kepi- $10 Barrel- $100

Selling an excellent repro of the venerable Georgia Armory Rifle made in Milledgeville. It is built off an early Zoli zouave rifle in .58 cal. Asking $900 obo. Will bring to Resaca unless sells earlier. Thanks!

My son used to participate with my father but has outgrown his uniform. Confederate pants and jacket. If interested email and i can send info.

Dear Sirs: I would like to request that you would please place the Andersonville Reenactment on your schedule for the 2019 calendar year. I am the Adjutant of the 10th GA Vol Inf. We host the event. The event takes place the first weekend in October (4-6). Thank you for your consideration.

How can I add a gravestone to your site? Billy was an active re enactor prior to his death. Thank you for your time. Regards, Jenifer

The Battle of Resaca "Event Staff" would like to thank all the great reenactors and spectators that visited our event this past weekend. Despite the rain Friday night the weekend had very good weather. We hope that your experience at Resaca was a positive one and everyone had a safe trip home. For next years 155th we... more

We get a lot of historical questions on our message board concerning the Battle of Resaca, Units, KIA, steam boats & etc. For the best results please referee to Friends of Resaca Battlefield at www.reascabattlefield.org

I’m asking if any descendants of Dennis Reardon, who fought with the Michigan 25th and was wounded in the Battle of Resaca, have attended the 2018 re-enactment of that battle.

Is there a list of CSA soldiers killed in this battle,my gggrandfather was killed here.He was with one Alabama company

I am looking for historical information on Oostanaula river steamboats and hoping there is a Resaca history buff who could point me to a research source. Steamers were used to evacuate wounded to Rome but after the war the river steamers were very active into the late 1800's

I work for an Outfitter and we are changing out all 15 of our Civil War Tents. I'd like to offer them here to if someone has or knows a group that could use these 15 tents. They have served us well and have years of life left. They are in Columbus, GA. You can see them at www.TopRate.com under Outdoor University Tab.... more

http://www.generalbartonandstovall.com/42_co_k.html The 42nd was part of Stovall's Brigade and there is a web site for Generals Barton and Stovall.

Looking for information on an ancestor that served in the 42nd GA Co. K. I'm at a dead end and thought a historical group could help me out.

/ embroidery Does anyone know who could help me? Isi39@bellsouth.net

The Resaca Event Staff would like to thank each of you who braved in heat and a little rain on Saturday night. We hope that the reenactment was enjoyed by all and everyone had a safe trip home. Form these who left Saturday the site dried out quickly and Sunday's battle was one of the most aggressive that I have seen... more

We live in the Calhoun area and wanted to attend the 2017 Resaca Reenactment May 20 or 21. My husband is a FAA certified drone pilot. We wanted to ask permission and guidelines for him to film aerial footage of the battle. If you have any questions please contact him, Keith Dunnaway (NW Ga Drone Guy) 706 879 1962. His ... more

My great great grandfather John R Roberts of Whitfield GA was killed in the Battle of Resaca His son, my great grandfather Charner Roberts was interviewed by the WPA in 1937 for the Oklahoma Pioneer Papers. According to his interview papers, John R. Roberts, husband of Sally Jackson died in the Battle of Resaca. Could ... more

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