Campout

Don't miss one of the highlights of the weekend!

Then you can stay late at the party, join in the campfire, and literally get a "taste" of what it was like for the soldiers who slept and cooked outdoors for years.



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The campout is an opportunity for fathers and sons, or the whole family, to experience the fun of this reenactment.

Occasionally wives, and sometimes even children, traveled with the armies.

Though we do not expect every item you bring to be "period", try to be as authentic as possible to make this experience all the more memorable. 

You will be responsible to pack your own rations for breakfast and snacks.  We will have bread, cheese, and lunchmeat for Saturday's lunch. 

There will always be water and sometimes lemonade available, but you will need to bring your own cup.  (Those of you who attended the party we had a few years ago could bring your tin cups.  If you don't have a tin cup, you can make one from a soup can if you use a "smooth-edge-can opener.)

Keep in mind, your cooking will have to be over a campfire.  You will not have refrigeration available either. 

Remember when you pack, they did not have "plastics" (zip-lock bags, Tupperware, etc.).  Consider these ideas:  Wrap and tie your food in paper or cloth with string.  It can be handy to sew small bags for cookies, beef jerky, or a trail mix snack.   If you wanted to make pancakes for breakfast, you could bring a mix in a mason jar.

You certainly do not have to make a period tent (though if you like you are welcome to), but try to make your camp as authentic as possible.  Consider using blankets or old quilts or maybe a chair or short stool. 

There will be a camp inspection to determine if the north or south has the most "authentic" looking camp.