The Capture of Gladeville and The Battle at Cranesnest
July 11-13, 2008
ALL
PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY
Register by June 15, 2008 to insure amenities
Name:
_______________________________________________________________________
Unit: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ________________
Phone: _____________________________ Email: ___________________________________
_____ US Infantry _____ CS Infantry
_____ US Artillery _____ # Cannon _____ CS Artillery _____ # Cannon
_____ US Cavalry _____ CS Cavalry
Mounted Dismounted Mounted Dismounted
_____ US Medical _____ CS Medical
_____ US Signal _____ CS Signal
_____ Prepared to Galvanize?
Civilian
Re-Enactors: __________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
I will need space for camping: _____ Yes _____ No
Approximate space needed for tents (including ropes): __________Width _________Length
FREE REGISTRATION
MAIL
REGISTRATION TO:
Rhonda Robertson
The Wise County Historical Society
P. O. Box 368
Wise, VA 24293
battlesatwise@verizon.net
The
1. Any action considered to be unsafe or detrimental to the event will be cause for the offending person and/or unit to be asked to leave.
2. Uniforms, weapons and overall impressions will be kept to the era. There will be no self-expression allowed.
3. Walk on Registration fee is $5.00. All personnel attending this event will need to be registered whether they field or not.
4.Officers
Call is at
5. Persons under 18 years of age will require a parent's signature to participate. No one under 14 years of age will be allowed to carry weapons on the field with direct parent supervision. (Loaded or unloaded).
6. All participants will be required to present proof of age prior to registering.
7. No Weapons will be discharged in the camp area ... weapons will be cleared in the battlefield area.
8. Horses are required to have a current coggins and health certificate (if from out of state).
9. NO stallions allowed. Out of control animals will require the responsible person/unit to leave.
10. Horses are not allowed in the company streets, sutler area, or the area around the public areas.
11. No Western furniture will be allowed at the event, only military issued equipment is to be used or displayed.
12. Vehicles will be allowed in the camp area to drop off or pickup equipment during specified hours: but are not allowed to remain in the area.
13. The use of bayonets or hand-to-hand will be restricted to designated units.
14. No rank above Captain will be allowed on the field unless pre-approved by the Battlefield Co-ordinator.
15. Children must be supervised at all times during the event.
16. No ATV's, golf carts, or other recreational vehicles on site unless pre-designated for safety and/or the use of the staff.
17. No non-registered personnel are allowed to handle weapons, ride horses, or participate in the activities during this event.
18. Alcolhol is FORBIDDEN! Please respect the memory of our ancestors.
19. There will be a Soldier's Ball. The Soldier's Ball will require Uniforms and ballgowns, period Civilian attire, No hats, weapons, spurs will be allowed. All children must be attended by a parent and must be in period dress.
20. These rules are set for the safety of all those attending the event and will not be overlooked. Those that do not wish to abide by the rules will be required to leave the site and asked not to return in the future.
21. No photographs can be taken for purpose of selling for profit. NO EXCEPTIONS.
22. The Field Commander & Gladeville Reenactment Committee will make the final decision and is the ultimate authority during this event.
23. Hate groups are not welcome to attend.
The Capture of Gladeville
The
Know All Men By These Present:
That I, ___________________________________________, for the sole consideration of the privilege of participating in the War Between the States Reenactment on the property in Wise, County, Virginia have released and discharged and by these presents do bind myself, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, release and forever discharge the Ben Caudill Camp #1629, Town of Wise, Wise County Historical Society, Appalachian Children's Theatre, or anyone acting in their behalf, of and from any and all claims, demand, damages, actions, cause of action, or suits of law or in equity, or whatsoever kind or nature for/and because of any manner done, omitted, or suffered to be done by previously stated agencies or anyone acting on their behalf arising from or associated with my presence on said property and travel to and from said property, including but not limited to all claims for personal injury or property damage, whether sounding in contract, or in tort.
I understand and acknowledge that might the afore mentioned agencies any health, accident or liability insurance to cover any injury (including death) or property damage I may cause or suffer while participating in the aforementioned reenactment and I agree to bear the responsibility of obtaining such insurance or paying any such injury or damage myself.
My signature below indicates that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document, that I have read it, and that I understand it affects my legal rights and that I agree to be bound by its terms on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives and estate.
Participant (Print ______________________________________________ Date _____________________
Signature _____________________________________ Date ____________________
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Parent or guardian if under 18 years of age