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3:25 pm
December 18, 2009
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kkuehling
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Does anyone have any advice for planning history-related public events in local communities? Many communities and history groups are interested in planning their own events to commemorate the Civil War sesquicentennial and I think we would all appreciate some advice. If you have any event planning tips, topic suggestions, speaker recommendations and/or helpful links, please share!
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8:58 am
January 27, 2010
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andrewjarvi
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Post edited 2:00 pm – January 27, 2010 by andrewjarvi
I think it is important to set guidelines on uniforms and how camps will be set up. If you want an event with a high level of authenticity you will want to locate some of the more progressive units in the state. If you want large numbers then you will have to have lighter guidelines for equipment.
I would love to see some events next year that have one or two U.S. Regulars and dozen or more male civilian re-enactors enlisting then drilling in civilian cloths as they prepare for war. I'm going to put together an impression just for such a thing. This type of event would need to have strict guidelines for civilian clothing. If anyone is interested contact me and I will help facilitate such a thing.
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4:56 pm
January 31, 2010
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Bob Minton
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It is important to plan early. I have been contacted by several folks this month for 2010 events. Most groups have pretty much set their schedule for 2010 by now. If you want 2011 events, be starting to plan now. Make sure you have a group with a good reputation involved in the planning. They can help guide you to other good groups, but more importantly can answer a lot of questions that new organizers might not think to ask. Make sure you find a date that is not already taken by another local event, or a larger statewide event.
Regards,
Bob Minton
Colonel, Army of the Ohio
http://www.armyoftheohio.com
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9:26 pm
January 31, 2010
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andrewjarvi
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I have to echo what Bob said, it would also be wise to look at national events as well. An example next year in July you have the Battle of Rich Mountain, August is Manassas and September is Carnifex Ferry. Rich Mountain is not a huge national event but may draw some folks, Manassas on the other hand is likely to draw huge numbers and leave any local event on the same weekend looking like a ghost town.
Respectfully,
Andrew Jarvi
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