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The 35th Regiment arrived at the site under fair
skies on Friday August 22. Matt
Waisner of the 26th and Historian for Latta greeted the unit and directed us
to the site for the camp between the kitchen and the barn. This location gave
the visitors easy access to the cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, tours
of the homestead, tours of the livestock, demonstrations by wood carvers in
front of the barn, and the combined camp of the 35th and 26th. At times there were several demonstrations
taking place at about the same time as the women of the 35th
prepared bread and chicken in Dutch ovens stopping only to explain to the
crowds the process and to wipe the sweat from their brows. Matt and Mark Waisner of the 26th put on several
fine Fife and Drum demonstrations during the
breaks between marching and firing demonstrations. Captain R.M.
"Jack" Flagg and Acting 1st Sergeant Will Albritton took the troops
into the field 3 times on Saturday. At the end of the day, special
thanks to all the women for the fine meal on Saturday in particular Cindy
King for all of her efforts. A home made cake in the image of the 35th
Regimental Flag was offered to all by Meri Anne Flagg.
On Sunday morning, Acting 1st Sergeant Will stayed behind and guarded the
camp as the rest of the assembled troops and civilians left to attend service
at Hopewell Presbyterian Church where the Sample and Latta families were laid
to rest.
After performing almost the same drill 3 times on Saturday, the group decided
to add a small battle after each drill demonstration for both of demonstrations
on Sunday. Both small scale battles were enjoyed by both the reenactors
and the assembled crowds.
The crowds were receptive both Saturday and Sunday and roamed through the
camp listening to the other demonstrations while asking questions and taking
photos. Attendance was greater than expected both days. The 35th Regiment left the field
grudgingly and eager for the next battle.
Tarheels Forward, Always Forward
Captain R.M. "Jack" Flagg
35th Regiment, North
Carolina Troops,
Company F, Union
County, Redwine
Beauregards
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