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July 4th Remberance — Jim Boone, Sgt. Maj. GVB, Fri Jul 3 17:39
Gentlemen First, I just wish to say be safe and have a great 4th of July. Also please stop for just a moment and give thanks to the Lord and our Soldiers for the great nation that we have. Even though we are going through some tough times now I just have to believe that real Americans will wake up and take back this... more


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bullet mold for .58 repro enfields — David Milton, Sun Jun 28 19:34
Anybody know where one can obtain a bullet mold for the .58 enfields (euroarms)? Many thanks in advance. DSM


Battle of Atlanta Registration — Jim Boone, Sgt. Maj. GVB, Wed Jun 24 09:49
Gentlemen of the Battalion I have seen the pre-registration for the Atlanta event on Labor Day weekend and with the exception of one or two companies its is shall we say kinda LOW!! Gentlemen this event is our backyard and should be supported to tht fullest by our Battalion. Registration fee til August 1st will be 15... more


Frank Gilbert — Joe Bath/18th GA, Tue Jun 23 20:20
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Frank Gilbert. Frank was a fine Confederate gentleman. He was a member of the 44th GA. He was an author, and one fine man. I consider it an honor to have known Frank. We former members of the glorious 44th, loved him, and will miss him. Visitation is tomorrow 5:oo... more


Overcoat for Sale — AJ, Wed Jul 1 14:53
Heck of a time to be selling an overcoat, but this one's a little big on me. I purchased the pattern, fabric and labor for this coat and it cost over $350. CJ Daley sells a similar one for $495, but his is lined with cotton flannel and uses brass buttons. The overcoat is based on the Archibald Smith coat which is at... more


Colbert Ga. 4th of july parade — David Young Cobb's legion/44th ga, Sun Jun 28 21:47
We will be marching in colbert's 4th of july parade sat.we will have both inf. and cavalry along with civ. all are welcome,if we can get enough troops we'll drag along a yankee and shoot him down in front of the reveiwing stand come have some fun. We need to be there by 8:30 A.M. If you can help out call me... more


Ft. McAllister 4th of July Program — Clint Stanley, Sun Jun 28 07:42
Members of the GVB if you don't have plans for the 4th and are in the Coastal Georgia Area, I wanted to invite you out to Ft. McAllister for the annual 4th of July program. This year will be a fair type of setting with period games for the volunteers and visitors to the fort. Lots of food and fun to be had by all.... more


Euroarms Enfield Question — Trace Scalf "Columbus Guards"/19th AL(Australia), Tue Jun 23 04:02
A question for you fellas stateside. I've got an older Euroarms Enfield back home(I'm in Australia). Not sure exactly how old, but it's in pretty good shape. It hasn't been defarbed, but has had the varnish stripped and redone with linseed oil. I'm headed home at the end of the week for a visit, and thinking about... more


Cartersville July 4th Parade — Lt Gene Harmon 2nd Bttn Geo Sharpshooters, Fri Jun 19 22:36
To all members of the GVB, I realize this is getting out to all of you almost at the wire, but...... My unit will be marching in the July 4th parade in Cartersville. BOTH Federal and Confederate will be represented and BOTH colors will be flown.... We need as much help from other re-enactors as possible - we need a... more


Reidsville Monument — Paul Hagin Co K 26th GA, Wed Jun 17 20:10
Has anyone heard from Tommy Wallace regarding the monument being dedicated at Reidsville. I remember at Manassas that it was being set soon, and the dedcation should be this Summer. I have also lost Tommy's e-mail address, I think it was something like Manassas slim or something. Any help?
  • Monument — Tommy Wallace, Wed Jun 24 23:14


150th Atlanta Campaign March — SUVCW(Kennesaw Mountain Camp#3), Thu Jun 25 02:10
From SUVCW(Kennesaw Mountain Camp#3) To All Reenactors/Living Historians,this is to let you that we are the pre-planning stages of the 150th Atlanta campaign march that will be held on may 18-25,2014. This march will begin at the Historic resaca battlefield and will end at kennesaw national battlefield park. The march ... more


Father's Day — Hunter Poythress, Sat Jun 20 16:24
Happy Father's Day to all my comrades in the Georgia Volunteer Battalion! For some reason this has been a particularly hard weekend for me. I guess it is that I just miss my Old Man. I'll go see him tomorrow, sit a while and let him talk to me like he used to. I hope we laugh a lot. That was the way it always was. He... more


150th Firing on Fort Sumter — Claude Sinclair, Fri Jun 19 08:49
Gentlemen of the GVB, The 150th's are just around the corner and the events will start with the Firing on Fort Sumter. This will be a week long living history event with higher than usual standards. The living history will last for a week with April 12, 2011 being on a Tuesday. The National Park Service are allowing... more


Tar Haversack — Perry Herron 1st Sgt 5th Ga , Mon Jun 15 22:08
Does any have any info on how to make a tar haversack or know where to find the info any help would be greatly appreciated Perry Herron 1st Sgt 5th GA


1st Person/ civilian — Kevin Davis/4th Geo. Co. E., Mon Jun 15 06:28
With my degenterative arthritis getting worse it makes me not want to wander from camp very far sometimes. My question is, in doing a 1st person as a civilian, is there anything to do? I guess I am asking what is the best way to set up in camp as a civilian,. or would it be better to portray an old want to be soldier. ... more


Harris Homestead — Carrie Jordan 44th Ga, Mon Jun 8 14:42
Robby, sorry I couldn't make it to Harris Homestead. I failed a stress test and am slated for a heart cath tomorrow (Tues). Hope all went well. Carrie


Andersonville — Daniel Randles, Mon Jun 8 20:03
I am back from my TDYs amd am done with them for a while As most everyone knows, my son and I marched to Andersonville from Warner Robins the past two years. We are starting preperations to make our third annual march to Andersonville. As I do not have a calendar in front of me at the moment the exact dates are still... more


Information ref: Brices CrossRoads — C.Gould/Adj,GVB, Fri May 29 22:53
The following information about the upcoming Brice’s Crossroads event has been received from Major General Joe Way and Lt. Col. Mark Way , AAG for Cleburne ’s Division. The 145th Anniversary Battles of Brice’s Crossroads and Tupelo , MS , will be fought on June 12-14, 2009 in Guntown, near Baldwyn , MS . Event site... more
  • Event info — 1st Sgt Keith Garland 30th Co. E, Tue Jun 2 21:15
  • Bump (nm) — Paul Jerram/GVB Staff, Mon Jun 1 08:10


The BOA: The Other Side of the Story — David Davis/CO A, 26th Georgia, Sun May 31 01:11
I am David Davis, 1st SGT & Brevet Captain of CO A, 26th Geo and Chairman of the 2010 Battle of Aiken (BOA). I have read the posts on this website as well as the many posts on the Palmetto Battalion website, regarding the supposed failure of the Bernard E. Bee Camp, SCV (sponsors of the BOA)to provide "the basic... more
  • BOA — Jim Boone/47th GA, Sun May 31 20:13


Stuff for SALE — 30th Ga. CoE, Tue Jun 2 17:59
Buster Wilson is getting out of the hobby and has everything for sale. Contact him if you are interested.


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