Bayonet Charge, Fox Lake 97
Bayonet Charge, Fox Lake 97
July 9-11
Fox Lake
Historical Days
Company A
Company A’s Tier
ONE Event!
(Fireman’s Park)
As in years past, this is an invitation only event. Enclosed is the current schedule, general event rules, pre-registration form, map, and release form. Each pre-registered infantrymen will receive a four dollar bounty if we receive your pre-registration by the 28th of June. This way we can keep any walk on’s to a bare minimum. If your unit would like to save time at the registration tent, please photocopy the release form and have each participant fill one out. Usual amenities will be available to all registered reenactors.
We have made a few new wrinkles to event for 1999. The battle scenario for this year is the Skirmish at Beaver Dam Station, Virginia - August 5-6, 1862. This was an reconnaissance mission under the orders of Major General John Pope. The purpose of this mission was to destroy the Confederate’s communication line on the Virginia Central Railroad. Several skirmishes broke out during this raid, with casualties on both sides. In fact, on the August 6th skirmish, 17 sick and footsore men of Second Wisconsin were captured by the Confederates. Our impression should consist of: Frock or Sack Coats, Dark Blue or Sky Blue Trowsers, Hardee Hat’s without Corps Badges, and usual accouterments. Leggings and Knapsacks are optional.
The Fox Lake Historical Days Committee is hosting additional activities for the weekend including: tours of historic homes in Fox Lake, tours of the train depot, a quilt show, antique show, an ice cream social hosted by the Fox Lake Historical Society, a tree dedication of an Gettysburg Sycamore tree (This tree is a seedling from a sycamore tree from Gettysburg, PA), tours of the Fox Lake Public Library’s Civil War Collection, a Sunday morning non-denominal church service, and much more. Also on Saturday night, we will hold a Civil War Dance at the Legion Hall featuring a fine string band.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at (414)
629-5433 or e-mail at garyklas@alexssa.net. I hope to see you and the rest
of Company K at Fox Lake.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
Tom Klas
Co. A, 2nd W.V.I.A., Inc.
Hosted by:
The Fox Lake Historical Days Committee &
Company A, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association, Inc.
Reenactor’s Schedule of Events
Friday July 9:
3:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Setup and Registration
(Registration at Union
Headquarters)
Saturday July 10:
6:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Free Coffee & Rolls for all Registered
Participants
7:00a.m.-9:00a.m. Setup and Registration
(Registration at Union
Headquarters)
8:00a.m-8:30a.m. Morning Parade: Morning Reports
8:30a.m.-9:00a.m. Officer’s Meeting on the Battlefield.
Please have all
vehicles
removed from the camps and battlefield by 9:00a.m.
9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Infantry Drill & Demonstration
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Celebrating Wisconsin Exhibit &
Civil War Artifact
Collection at the Fox Lake Public Library
10:00a.m-11:00a.m. Artillery Drill & Demonstration
Battery B at Fox Lake
10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Tours of the Fox Lake Historical
Society Train Depot
Museum
2:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Safety Inspection
3:30p.m.-4:15p.m. Skirmish at Beaver Dam Station, Virginia
August 5, 1862
4:15p.m.-5:00p.m. Camp Tours & Living History
5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. Evening Meal for all Registered Participants
9:00p.m.-12:00 Midnight Civil War Dance at the Legion Hall, the Marquette
Strings Performing
Sunday July 11:
6:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Free Coffee & Rolls for all Registered
Participants
8:00a.m-8:30a.m. Morning Parade: Morning Reports
8:30a.m.-9:00a.m. Officer’s Meeting on the Battlefield
9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Infantry/Artillery Drill At Each Unit’s Discretion
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Celebrating Wisconsin Exhibit & Civil War Artifact
Collection
at the Fox Lake Public Library
10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Tours of the Fox Lake Historical Society Train Depot
Museum
11:15a.m.-12:15p.m. Community Church Service
1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Safety Inspection
2:30p.m.-3:15p.m. Skirmish at Beaver Dam Station, Virginia
August 6, 1862
3:15p.m.-4:00p.m. Camp Tours & Living History
4:30p.m. Camps Close
*There are other great activities too numerous to describe in detail including: Friday’s Concert in the Park, Saturday’s Quilt Show & Sale, Antique Show & Sale, Fine Arts Show & Sale, Tours of Historic Homes in Fox Lake, a Gettysburg Tree Dedication, Pontoon Boat Rides, and Kids Fisheree and Sunday’s Quilt Show & Sale, Antique Show & Sale, and Pie & Ice Cream Social.
Fox Lake Historical Days
Civil War Reenactment
July 9-11, 1999
General Event Rules & Information
Sign In: All participants must sign in at the Union Headquarters and complete a Release Form. Parents or legal guardians must sign the Release Form for minors.
Age Limit: For participation on the field or carrying a weapon, participants must be at least 12 years old. In addition, any reenactor between the ages of 12-15, when handling a weapon, must have a Certified Hunters Safety Certificate as required by Wisconsin State Law and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any reenactor between the ages of 16-17 carrying a weapon, must have in their possession a Certified Hunter’s Safety Certificate.
Authenticity & Safety: All military and civilian
participants must be in period clothing while in their respective camps from
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.on both Saturday and Sunday.
Please keep all modern articles out of sight during public visitation
hours. All reenactors must participate in drills in order to take part in
the battles. Any reenactor not passing the daily authenticity and safety
inspections, will be excluded from battle participation. Severe violations
of safety and authenticity rules may lead to the expulsion of the offending
individual from the event. In addition, no weapons will be discharged in
camps unless prior permission has been obtained by the Officer’s and NCO’s
of the 2nd Wisconsin or the 10th Tennessee. Live ammunition (minie balls)
are not permitted. Muzzles should be reasonably elevated during battle
scenarios! Hand to hand combat engagements are not allowed, unless
permission is granted from the commanding officer’s of the 2nd Wisconsin and
the 10th Tennessee. Last, please keep camp fires under attention.
Uniform & Accouterments: Uniforms and equipage should be appropriate for an 1862 impression. All uniforms must be of period design, fabric, construction, with special attention to correct footwear and eyewear. At the close of each Morning Parade, a brief authenticity check will occur under the supervision of each commanding officer. Safety inspections will occur one hour before each battle.
Weapons:
Infantry: Military issue two or three banded muskets. Ramrods are
allowable, but should never be drawn. Bayonets shall be properly secured
in a bayonet scabbard complete with brass tip. Except for officers swords,
all knives will remain in their sheath’s during the battle.
Artillery: Full scale pieces only.
Ammunition: Cartridges shall be constructed of correct materials with no more that 80 grains of black powder per round. Penny wrappers, plastics, staples, tape, or newsprint are not acceptable means of construction.
Vehicle Access: Vehicles will be restricted from the battlefield and camp areas after 9:00a.m. on Saturday July 10th.
Parking: Parking will be available to all reenactors just north of the encampment. Directions to the parking can be had from the registration tent.
Amenities: Water, straw, firewood, complementary coffee & rolls from 6:00a.m. to 8:00a.m. Saturday and Sunday from the Fox Lake Historical Days Committee, Saturday Evening Dinner from 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. complements of Co. A, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and shower access after Saturday’s battle.
Personal Conduct: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited from 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Illegal
substances are strictly forbidden. Any offenders will be turned over to
the Fox Lake Police Department.
The main goal of this event is to have fun, and to accurately educate the public about the War Between the States!
Fox Lake Historical Days
Civil War Reenactment
July 9-11, 1999
Unit Pre-Registration Form
Name of Unit:_______________________________________________________
Contact Person:___________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________e-mail:__________________________________
Participant Information:
Number of Military Personnel:____________________
Number of Civilians:___________________________
Please attach the roster of your unit to this form or write the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of all participants on the reverse side of this
sheet. In order to receive any bounties and all other amenities, units
must provide a roster of all persons planning to participate in weekend
activities.
Please complete this form with your unit’s roster and send to:
Tom Klas
6415 Hilltop Drive
Allenton, WI 53002
Pre-Registration Deadline: June 28, 1999
Fox Lake Historical Days
Civil War Reenactment
July 9-11, 1999
Release Form
I, (Print Your Name Here)
_____________________________________________
UNDERSTAND THAT; THE CITY OF FOX LAKE, THE FOX LAKE HISTORICAL DAYS COMMITTEE,
AND THE SECOND WISCONSIN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED, IS IN NO
WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, DISMEMBERMENT, DISABILITY, OR DEATH INCURRED
DURING ACTIVITIES THAT I ATTEND ON JULY 9, 10, & 11, 1999 AT FOX LAKE
HISTORICAL DAYS, IN FOX LAKE WISCONSIN. I ALSO AGREE THAT THE CITY
OF FOX LAKE, THE FOX LAKE HISTORICAL DAYS COMMITTEE, AND THE SECOND WISCONSIN
VOLUNTEER INFANTRY ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED, IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
PERSONAL PROPERTY LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED DURING JULY 9, 10, & 11, 1999 AT
FOX LAKE HISTORICAL DAYS, IN FOX LAKE WISCONSIN.
DATE:_____________________
UNIT:_____________________________________________________
SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________
Lodging
Americinn Motel Hwy. 151 & 49, Waupun 1-800-634-3444
Inn Town Motel 27 S. State Street, Waupun 1-800-433-6231
Best Western 815 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam 1-800-572-4891
Super 8 Motel Hwy. 151 & 33, Beaver Dam 1-800-800-8000
Randolph Motel Hwy. 33 & 73, Randolph (920) 326-4444
Hayes House Resort W10552 Blackhawk Trail, Fox Lake (920) 928-2616
Restaurants
Mullin’s Drive Inn 102 Spring Street, Fox Lake (920) 928-2040
The Chalet 814 Hwy 33 West, Fox Lake (920) 928-2425
Gary’s Grill 307 W. State Street, Fox Lake (920) 928-3515
Schaumburg’s N11935 Hwy. A., Fox Lake (920) 928-3348
Twin Shores N110604 Chief Kuno Trail, Fox Lake (920) 928-2576
Hayes Haus W10551 Blackhawk Trail, Fox Lake (920) 928-2616
Grocers & Convenience Stores
Lake County Market 702 Hwy. 33 West, Fox Lake (920) 928-2700
Kwik Trip 103 Spring Street, Fox Lake (920) 928-2070
Fox Lake Shell Mart 530 W. State Street (Hwy 33), Fox Lake (920) 928-3300
Churches
Annunciation Catholic Church Corner of College & Green, Fox Lake
Masses: Saturday at 4:00p.m., Sunday at 10:00a.m.
First Congregational United
Church of Christ 206 S. College Avenue, Fox Lake
Service: Sunday at 10:00a.m.
First Presbyterian Church 408 Green Street, Fox Lake
Service: Sunday at 9:00a.m
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
(WELS) 110 Edgelawn Drive, Fox Lake
Services: Sunday 8:00a.m. and 9:30a.m.
We will be having a Community Wide Church Service at the Reenactment Site on
Sunday morning at 11:15a.m.
History of the Skirmish at Beaver Dam Station, Virginia
August 5-6, 1862
The battle scenario for this year is the Skirmish at Beaver Dam Station, Virginia - August 5-6, 1862. This was an reconnaissance mission under the orders of Major General John Pope. The purpose of this mission was to destroy the Confederate’s communication line on the Virginia Central Railroad. At 2:00a.m. on August 5th, the Black Hat Brigade under General John Gibbon marched out from their camps in Falmouth and headed to Fredericksburg. Once they marched past this quiet town, General Gibbon split the brigade up in the following manner: the 2nd Wisconsin, 7th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, and Battery B remained with General Gibbon and proceeded to march down the Telegraph Road towards Beaver Dam Station, while the 6th Wisconsin, a detachment of the Harris Light Cavalry, and a portion of the 1st New Hampshire Battery under Colonel Cutler headed southwest towards Frederick Hall Station. Over the next two days, several skirmishes broke out during this expedition, with casualties on both sides. The 2nd Wisconsin primarily skirmished with Confederate cavalry and infantry in the vicinity of Beaver Dam Station, enduring extremely hot weather. In fact, on the August 6th skirmish, 17 sick and footsore men of Second Wisconsin were captured by the Confederates. While Gibbon’s force kept the Confederates busy, the 6th Wisconsin and their pards continued to march towards Frederick Hall, reaching their destination on the morning of August 6th. They took care of business by: cutting down the telegraph lines, burning corn and whiskey supplies belonging to the Confederates, destroying Frederick Hall Station, tearing up over two miles of the Virginia Central Railroad, and finally on burning down a railroad bridge on the Virginia Central Railroad. Cutler’s force then marched two miles from Frederick Hall Station to camp for the night. On the morning of August 7th, the 2nd Wisconsin along with the 7th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, and Battery B, covered the retreat of Cutler’s force from the Frederick’s Hall area. Minor skirmishing once again took place while marching on the Orange Plank Road. The 2nd Wisconsin withstood this fire, and later that evening, rejoined with their pards from the 6th Wisconsin. Our impression should consist of: Frock or Sack Coats, Dark Blue or Sky Blue Trowsers, Hardee Hat’s without Corps Badges, and usual accouterments. Leggings and Knapsacks are optional.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
Tom Klas
Co. A, 2nd W.V.I.A., Inc.
Below is the Civilian Schedule:
Fri July, 9th
Concert in the Park 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Schaumburg’s 9:00 pm reservations
Saturday, July 10th
Rolls to Register Soldiers 6:00 am
Fine Arts Show 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tour of Homes 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Kids’ Fisheree 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Pontoon Boat Rides 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Reception for Joan Garvin 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Historic Tree Dedications 6:30 pm
Historical Days Dance 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Antique Show & Sale 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Quilt Show & Sale 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Depot Museum open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Indian Artifact Display all day at park
Then and Now Exhibit all day at library
Sunday, July 11th
Rolls to Register Soldiers 6:00 am
Church in the Park 11:15 am
Cameron The Caterpillar 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Pie & Ice Cream Social 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Antique Show & Sale 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Quilt Show & Sale 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Depot Museum open 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Indian Artifact Display 9:00 am to ????
10th Tennessee at Fox Lake 1997
