July, 2000

July 18, 2000

Online Experts Symposium -

 "A Stitch in Time: 
19th c. clothing &uniforms"
>>
CARY, NC (July 11, 2000)  The Civil War Experience® web
 site (http://www.cwexperience.com) will present its first Online Experts
Symposium: "A Stitch in Time: Civil War Clothing and Uniforms," August
 1-2, 2000, 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT each evening. This unique online chat
event brings together the nation's most esteemed authorities on
19th-century clothing and military uniforms for a one-on-one chat with
web site users.  THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
>>
The very best conservators and experts in the field will
answer questions about fabrics, styles, buttons, trims, and more during
this free event. The August 1 discussion will center around civilian
clothing, while the second day of the symposium will focus on the
construction of Confederate and Federal uniforms.
>>
Scheduled participants include Juanita Leisch, author,
Who Wore What?: Women's Wear 1861-1865;  Stacy Hampton, manager, The
Victorian Society in America; Susan Hughes, editor, The Citizens
Companion magazine; K. Krewer, clothing collector and conservator; Les
Jensen, author, Johnny Reb: The Uniform of the Confederate Army,
1861-1865; William Brewster, curator, Wisconsin Veterans Museum; Myers
 Brown, assistant curator, Atlanta History Center; and Robert Hancock,
>> Curator of Military Uniforms for the Museum of the Confederacy.
>>
The event, which will take place in The Civil War
 Experience Chat Auditorium, is open to any member of the general public
 using Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher.
>>
SouthPeak Interactive, in association with The History
Channel and the Civil War Trust, is the creator of The Civil War
Experience CD-ROM and Web Site. For more information, call Webmaster
Ernest Dollar at 919/677-8000, or send e-mail to Ernest.Dollar@sas.com.

July 16, 2000

Thanks to, Mary Warren

 Had some brainwaves at work today (meaning I was bored out of my mind),
and wrote a couple more Jimmy Buffett/Reenacting song parodies.  If you
 liked "Reenactorville" from last year, I hope you like this latest ditty.
 Some guys in my unit want to record an album...

 Steve Pelikan
haggis@sirius.com

COME MONDAY (New lyrics by Steve Pelikan, with apologies to Jimmy Buffett)

 Leavin' work an hour early
 to get to the reenactment site,
 I've got my Fugawees on,
 I guess I never was meant for
 Bowling Saturday night.
 And honey I didn't know
that I'd be feelin' so sore.

 (Chorus)
Come Monday I'll be in pain,
Come Monday they'll think I've gone insane.
I spent two smoky days in a blackpowder haze
and I've got to go work the next day.

Yes it's been quite a season,
Twelve events and three parades.
And now I've run out of vacation,
 Somethin' my boss tried to explain.
And darlin' I love it so
 That's the reason I just got to go.

  Chorus

 I can't help it honey,
 Reenacting's what it's all about.
 Remember the time at the sutlers when
 They said our Vi-sa was maxed out?

 I hope your enjoyin' the weekend,
 I know civilians are scary up there.
 All wearin' skirts and white blouses,
 Smoking cigs, with snoods in their hair.
 All this marchin' has worn me quite thin,
 I just can't wait to do it again.

End Chorus

July 5, 2000

Reenactorville 
(to the tune of "Margaritaville")
    --------------
Nibblin' on hardtack
Feeling my teeth crack
Watchin' the public walk right on by
Shoulda been drilling
The guys just weren't willing
Smell that saltpork it's beginning to fry

Chorus:
Wastin' away again in Reenactorville
Searchin for a couple authentic pards
Some people claim being hard core is lame
But I know, they're all just farbs

Don't know the reason
I come back here each season
With nothin' to show but this brand new sack coat
It's the best that you can own
The buttonholes are all hand-sewn
When my wife saw the bill she went right for my throat

Chorus:
Wastin' away again in Reenactorville
Searchin for a couple authentic pards
Some people claim being hard core is lame
But I know, they're all just farbs

Didn't listen to ol' sarge
Stepped on a ground charge
Got set on fire and sent to the rear
But the nurse has a cooler,
And if I can fool her,
I'll try to distract her and steal me a beer.

Chorus:
Wastin' away again in Reenactorville
Searchin for a couple authentic pards
Some people claim being hard core is lame
But I know, they're all just farbs

Gary Van Kauwenbergh