Reenactor Information
Below are rules and information that are standard for every NCWC battle event. Please also see the specific notes for each event.
Battle Events:
Cheadle Lake Willamette Mission Fort Stevens McIver |
Other Events:
Winter Quarters Starlight Parade NCWC Tactical Oregon State Fair Albany Veteran's Day Parade |
Details for Sutlers
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General Event Info
REENACTOR REGISTRATION: Reenactors must register at the registration tent on sutler row. Membership in the NCWC, WCWA or other recognized reenacting reciprocal organization is required. Please have membership cards with you. Reciprocating organizations will need to sign a waiver to participate and must be current members of their respective organizations. Non-members will be asked to pay a fee and join a unit belonging to the NCWC in order to participate. Any reenactor found to be unregistered will be dismissed from activities by their commanding officer. All reenactors must register to be at the site.
REENACTOR PARKING: You MUST have a Reenactor Parking Pass in your vehicle which you can get at the registration desk. The 2009 Parking Pass is good for the entire season, so please remember to bring it with you! If you enter the public entry gate you will be charged admission. Reenactors must not park in public parking areas.
SAFETY: NCWC safety rules shall apply at all NCWC events! Battle participants must have a current written safety test on file with their company commander. It is expected that each Unit Commander can show proof of safety test completion by all the members of that unit who will be participating at this event. ALL mounted members riding a horse on the battlefield must have passed a NCWC mounted certification test or similar test given by their reciprocating club with the horse they will be on. Weapons will be inspected at first parade by brigade and anytime thereafter by order of the respective company commander.
SET-UP: The park will be open for entry, registration, and setup the day prior to each event. Earlier entry is usually possible - contact the event coordinators. Horse camps may set up a day earlier.
MODERN CAMPING: See individual event notes. Contact the Event Coordinator with questions.
ALCOHOL: Fort Stevens State Park rules PROHIBIT use or possession of alcohol within the park. Violators are subject to criminal prosecution.
FIREWOOD: Firewood will be provided unless otherwise indicated in the individual event notes. Wood is well supplied but units should not take more than needed. Community wood will be placed in designated piles.
CLEANUP AT END OF EVENT: Please leave the firewood that was supplied at the reenactment and stack it in one pile per battalion camp. Commanders/Leaders should inspect their camps to be sure they clean their sites satisfactorily, as poorly cleaned fire pits can result in fines to your unit. Please place trash in the appointed dumpster (NOT just the nearest garbage can).
Sutlers
All sutlers must register and be confirmed for each event. Please review the Sutler Policy and download the Sutler Registration Form. Contact Sutler Coordinator Doris Konnerup at 34145 Hwy 99E, Tangent, OR 97389, companykmercantile@comcast.net, 541-967-0091.
Event-Specific Notes
WINTER QUARTERS
March 9th, 10th and 11th, 2012
Oregon 4-H Center (west of Salem, Oregon)
5394 4-H Road, Salem OR 97304
Winter Quarters will include workshops and classes for many facets of the NCWC. We are lining up the classes and demos and will post them as we pin them down. If you have any ideas or a class that you would like to teach, please contact me.
The sewing area will be in the chapel again. Horse camp will be in the same area as last year Company commanders will be in charge of organizing skirmishes and picking the area after the skirmish.
The venue, Oregon 4-H Center;
Multiple indoor work and display areas in the cafeteria, chapel, and classrooms near the cabins. As well as fields for drill and skirmishing along with miles of trails for tactical exercises and horse riding. There is a separate horse camp area, with a tie-stall stable, a large round pen for working horses, primitive bunk houses, (unheated) much like they would have had during the civil war! Separate showers and toilets and some RV parking in horse camp.
There are several places where blank firing of all branches will be permitted, including some with gravel road access for artillery. (Please note that only blank firing is allowed at this facility, There will be No live Firing.)
Friday March 9th, 2:00pm Arrival |
| Sutler set up and open when they decide they are ready Sewing area set up and start. |
| 4:00pm - Registration for event |
| 6:30pm - Dinner |
| Checker, domino's, maybe a ice cream social? Does anyone have any great ideas? |
Saturday - March 10th |
| 7:00am - Registration for the event in cafeteria |
| 7:30am - Breakfast: $7.00 Cafeteria order by March 4th 2012 Sutler open Sewing in the Chapel NCWC registration Cathy Harper will be available in the afternoon to answer any questions about tucks, piping, gauging waistlines |
| 8:30-9:30am Roberts rules and how to use them in a meetings and preparation for later session on February, 1861 the question of Maryland's position on state's rights. |
| 8:30-9:30am Improving Your First Person Impression: Being Irish in the Civil War |
| 9:00am Ladies Haversack. If you want to make this bag, e-mail Kristina and she will mail the pattern and info to you before the event. Kristina@classicthreads.net |
| 10:00am-12:00pm Company drill to be announced |
| 10:00am Artillery drill |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch: $7.00 Cafeteria (order by March 4th 2012) |
| 1:00pm Repackaging for a period look. A great time to learn how to make your kitchen look more authentic for our time period - Oscar Hult |
| 1:15/1:30pm-3:00pm Tactical - Outdoors (Unit Commanders) |
| 3:00pm Hem Facing. Bring that new dress or skirt and learn how to finish it off at the hem for a beautiful period look. Remember to bring extra fabric for this project - Kay Demlow |
| 5:00pm Evolution of Technology during the civil war - Classroom Cafeteria |
| 6:00pm Dinner: $9.00 Cafeteria order by March 4th 2012 |
| 7:45pm Dance and social - Movies after the dance cafeteria |
Sunday - March 11th |
| 7:30am Breakfast (order by March 4th 2012) |
| 9:00am Church Call - Erik Woods Open sewing will be before and after Church Call |
| 10:00am Artillery drill and cannon firing hands on for everyone in the NWCWC. |
| 10:00am Housewife with a appliqué. Packets will be available if you need one. PLEASE --- let us know if you do. You may call Diane at her shop Ladies Of Liberty 503-837-0676. - Diane Bishop |
| 11:00am Spencer Repeating Rifle |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch: $7.00 Cafeteria (order by March 4th 2012) |
| 1:00pm TBA |
| 2:00pm TBA |
| 3:00pm Clean up cafeteria, cottages, sewing area, and trash anywhere |
Pre-registration is required for cottages, cabins, bunk housing, RV camping in horse camp and dining! See options below.
For those who wish to stay overnight, cottages and cabins are available at $18.00 per night per person, RV's are also $18.00 per night per person.$5.00 for day use per person. All of the fees will be paid to the 4 H center for the use of their facilities.
The 5 cottages: are heated with a total capacity to house up to 80 participants. (four people per room, on bunk beds and sixteen people per 4 bedroom cottage). 3 cottages have two bathrooms ( 2 have 1 bathroom) a shower and toilet facilities and a living room with a couch, chair, microwave and small refrigerator for snacks. There is no cooking in the rooms or outside.
The 4 cabins: sleep 20 people each, for a total of 80, they are heated, with one large room and 10 bunk beds. However, in this case, the shower and toilet facilities are located in a nearby building. The cabins are barrack style.
Registration
*NOTE: The registration form will be available to download soon!
PACKAGE DEALS:
OPTION 1 - $72.00/person for two nights and five meals (Friday dinner on your own) in the cottages, cabins or RV camping.
OPTION 2 - $81.00/person for two nights and six meals ( including Friday night dinner) in the cottages, cabins or RV camping.
OPTION 3 - INDIVIDUALIZED DEALS:
$18.00 per person in a cottage or RV per night ( Friday night or Saturday night or both) select specific meals any or all $7.00 for breakfast, $7.00 for lunch and $9.00 for dinner. (Meals must be reserved in advance) you can chose dinner only or any combination you prefer.
You can mix this any way you want, stay one or 2 nights or eat one or more meals, or just come for the day, and eat a meal or not, you decide.
OPTION 4 - DAY CAMPING: You are welcome to come for the day. The cost is $5.00 per person per day, or $7.00 per day with a horse, in horse camp. Bring your own food or purchase meals $7.00 for breakfast, $7.00 for lunch and $9.00 for dinner. (Meals must be reserved in advance) Remember, cooking is not allowed, but you may bring cold food.
OPTION 5 - RV'S at horse camp: There is VERY limited space for RV's at this site (3-4 only) with no hookups for electrical power or water. If you stay overnight, the fee is $18.00 per person.
OPTION 6 - Horse Camp:
The bunk house by the stables are $10.00/per/night per person.( for cav only) no horse.
$15.00 per night with a horse staying in the bunk house.
(no the horses will not be allowed in the bunk house)
Or $5.00 per person, for day use. Without a horse $7.00 per person with a horse
Location
Oregon 4-H Center: 5394 4-H Road, Salem OR 97304.
www.oregon4hcenter.org
Contact Information
Direct questions to the event coordinators, John Beard and Craig Flynn 503-255-3557