The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to life next weekend when reenactors wearing blue and gray uniforms will gather on the ground where many of their ancestor stood 150 years ago.  On May 4 and 5, 2013 – The 150th (Sesquicentennial) Anniversary of the Battle of Chalk Bluff take place.- Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park is a state owned park and has a wonderful natures trail.

This event is sanctioned by the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission in Little Rock as part of Arkansas observance of the “War Between the States”.  It is located North of Piggott, Arkansas  (10 miles north of Piggott, Arkansas on Arkansas Highway 62) (MapQuest of location:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=36.472004&longitude=-90.1614869.

The event will take place on the actual battle site, a rare event now a days.  Come early and stay late.   Demonstrations of Civil War like will be going on throughout the two days of reenacting.

This event dates back to 2003 and we have held eight reenactments and are now conducting the event every two years.   Event sponsor – Clay County Judge Gary Howell of Piggott stated, “ Every time we have this event we upgrade parts of the Chalk Bluff Battle field Park.  Two years ago we were able to pave the road all the way to the park to help visitors find the park with ease.”

For those taking part in the action amenities include powder for artillery, cavalry, infantry, water, firewood, and, hay, and a meal on Saturday evening (for those who make contact with the event coordinators at least four days before the event).

Colonel W. Danny Honnoll of Jonesboro said,  “ We are looking for a good turnout in canons, cavalry, and infantry next weekend.”  “ This event is an excellent place to witness actions just like went on 150 years ago on the very site that history was make.”   “ Besides being the 150th of the Battle of Chalk Bluff this will also be the  148th Anniversary of the surrender of Confederate Troop by Confederate Brigadier General M. Jeff “The Swamp Fox” to Federal General Granville Dodge.”

Scheduled events: Friday, May 3rd – 4p to 6p – Sign in by Re-enactors & Living Historians. On Saturday, May 4th  the park will be opened to the public to join in.: 9:30 a – Open to the Public – Camp Life Demonstrations around Park; 9:30 a – Officer’s Call; 10:30 a – Cannon Demonstrations; Noon – Jeannine Thompson and Bobbie F. Barnett will co-host our annual Ladies Tea & Demonstrations of Refugee Camp(bring a chair and be ready to take part) ; 12:30 p – Marching & Rifle Firing Demonstrations; 2 p – Re-enactment Followed by Grand Review Parade of Troops returning to Camp and 9:30 am – 3:30 p – Ladies Demonstrations of Refugee Camp.

Sunday May 5th  ; 10:00 a – Open to the Public – Officer’s Call; 10:30 a – Open to the Public; 11 a – Church Service ; 1 p – Memorial Service Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in this the year of Jackson’s death 150 years ago –  2 p – Living History – Re-enactment and Followed by Grand review Parade of Troops returning to Camp. Throughout the both days Living History Demonstrations by Ladies in Refuge.  On both day sutlers (aka Merchants in tents) will be on site to sale items of the “War Between the State” times.

All branches of military and period impressions welcome. This event is hosted annually by Clay County and his assisted by the North East Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Committee, the SCV Shaver Camp #1655, of Jonesboro and the Gen. James F. Fagan Chapter #280, Military Order Stars, and Bars, of Jonesboro.

Artillery welcomed but must contact before setting up and has to be on site before 10 am day of event. No registration fees for reenactors, sutlers, or living historians! This event has no admissions fee for the public so it is an excellent place to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about the Civil war.  Walks on must to be at site and registered 2 hours before any listed event.

Artillery Contact Capt. Tom Bird at   (501) 388-3805 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (501) 388-3805 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting   – email wtbird77727@yahoo.com,  Cavalry Contact: Colonel W. Danny Honnoll phone   870-926-2985 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 870-926-2985 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting   email at danny@honnoll.com.

Infantry contact Capt Louis Riggs at   573-717-0909 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 573-717-0909 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting   or louisr@centurytel.net.

This event has no admissions fee for the public so it is an excellent place to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about the Civil war.

Compatriots:

You may present this to an individual or an entire department.  You might want to utilize a regular camp meeting, a special event such as Memorial Day or make this a stand-alone event.  You have the latitude to do this in whatever way you choose, just, please do it!  Likewise, we’re asking EVERY DIVISION to make a similar presentation to their highway patrol — again, either an individual or the agency.

Some key points to remember:

• Get the most public relations benefit possible — press release, picture for the local paper, etc.

• This needs to happen during the week of May 12-18, Law Enforcement Appreciation Week; we want to make this an annual effort

• Please share your results with us

That’s it.  A relatively simple act can put us on the path to a good relationship with our local and state law enforcement agencies.  Please take advantage of this opportunity.

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Sons of Confederate Veterans                                     Sons of Confederate Veterans

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AWARDS FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION July 17 – 20, 2013 Vicksburg, Mississippi

The Awards Manual may be downloaded from the SCV website. Previous editions of the Awards Manual are obsolete.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=36.472004&longitude=-90.1614869 for our Civil War Weekend and participate in the “Battle of Chalk Bluff.” The event will take place on the actual battle site, a rare event now a days.

This event dates back to 2003 and we have held eight reenactments and are now conducting the event every two years.

Amenities include powder for artillery, cavalry, infantry, water, firewood, and, hay, and a meal on Saturday evening (for those who make contact with the event coordinators at least four days before the event).

Scheduled events:

Friday, May 3rd –
4p to 6p – Sign in by Re-enactors & Living Historians.

Saturday, May 4th
9 a – Open to the Public – Camp Life Demonstrations around Park

9:30 a – Officer’s Call

10:30 a – Battle of Chalk Bluff Marker

11 a – Cannon Demonstrations

Noon – Jeannine Thompson and Bobbie F. Barnett will co-host our annual Ladies Tea & Demonstrations of Refugee Camp

12:30 p – Marching & Rifle Firing Demonstrations

2 p – Re-enactment Followed by Grand Review Parade of Troops returning to Camp

3:30 p – Ladies Demonstrations of Refugee Camp.

Sunday May 5th

10:00 a – Open to the Public – Officer’s Call

10:30 a – Open to the Public

11 a – Church Service

1 p – Memorial Service Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in this the year of Jackson’s death 150 years ago

2 p – Living History – Re-enactment and Followed by Grand review Parade of Troops returning to Camp.

Throughout the both days Living History Demonstrations by Ladies in Refuge.

All branches of military and period impressions welcome. This event is hosted annually by Clay County and his assisted by the North East Arkansas Civil War Heritage Trails Committee, the SCV Shaver Camp #1655, of Jonesboro and the Gen. James F. Fagan Chapter #280, Military Order Stars and Bars, of Jonesboro. Artillery welcomed but must contact before setting up and has to be on site before 10 am day of event. No registration fees for reenactors, sutlers, or living historians! Walks on must to be at site and registered 2 hours before any listed event. Artillery and Cavalry Contact: W. Danny Honnoll phone 870-926-2985 email at danny@honnoll.com. Infantry contact Capt Louis Riggs at 573-717-0909 or louisr@centurytel.net.

Compatriots, you want to see the work in progress on the Confederate Memorial Park in Helena!!?? Watch this video!

The Battle of Helena 150 will really be a unique experience for both reenactors and spectators. This video will show our readers the final assault onto Fort Curtis from Battery C during the 150th Battle of Helena! Watch as Arkansas Toothpick Editor Ron Kelley describes the scenarios as they will unfold on May 25, 2013!

Caution: If you plan on watching the battle from the vicinity of Fort Curtis, remember to bring ear plugs and a lawn chair!

The Battle of Helena 150 will really be a unique experience for both reenactors and spectators. This video will show our readers the historic Battery C and what to expect during the reenactment on May 25, 2013. This is an extremely rare opportunity to have an event on this scale on actual battlefield!

The Battle of Helena 150 will really be a unique experience for both reenactors and spectators. I am producing a series of videos to give our readers a behind the scenes video tour of the scenario that will take place on May 25, 2013. The first video in this series features the terrain on the Confederate approach to the historic Battery C. Enjoy!

 Friday April 5

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.     Registration and visiting: Atrium, Guesthouse International Inn

Saturday April 6

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.     Registration and visiting:  Atrium, Guesthouse International Inn

8:00 a.m.     Flag Posting – Bowers Memorial Color Guard: Terrace Rooms 1 & 2

8:15 a.m.                 Opening ceremony

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.        Meetings

12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.        Lunch; park tour; museum:    Prairie Grove Battlefield

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.     Commanders Reception:  Terrace Rooms 1 & 2               Guesthouse International Inn

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.     Banquet, silent auction, pictures:  Terrace Rooms 1 & 2 Guesthouse International Inn

For those that missed Confederate Flag Day 2013, here is a link to two videos of the occasion!

Click HERE to view videos!

Compatriots,
The Sons of Confederate Veterans has begun to publish the Veteran not only in its usual hardcopy format but also in a e-edition.
The e-edition for March/April can be accessed by going to:
http://www.scv.org/CV/Mar-Apr_2013.pdf
Once the e-edition site has been accessed use the following.

User Name: nathan
Password:  forrest
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