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The Hillsborough River
Raid
Veteran's Memorial Park, Tampa, Florida
Hosted by the U.S.S. Fort Henry
Date:
October 4 & 5, 2008 (Saturday, Sunday) - open to the public
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Description:
Titled "Hillsborough River Raid" - this is an American Civil War
(1861-65) living history event. Focusing on the
military, we have the Union and Confederate troops, where the
spectator cant talk with these "living historians."
Featured are arms of the era, military music, infantry and
artillery drills, a "Grande Review" (parade), and a skirmish at
2:30PM between the Blue and the Gray, complete with cannon,
rifle, and pistol fire.
 Pictured
at the right are just a few of the reenactors you
will see at "The Hillsborough River Raid." We
replicate the original October 1863 battle by
landing naval troops and battle with the
Confederates, then withdraw via the long boat.You can visit the troops at rest in camp, perhaps hear some period music (lower left), or drilling with period type weapons. At about 2:30 PM, the troops will line up and prepare for a small battle (lower right). See, hear, and smell the battle as smoke from the muskets and artillery fill the air. |
Reenactors:
Please arrive early, before the park opens to the public (9:00
AM). Be sure to register with the hosting unit in order to
participate. All weapons (including pistols) are to be
brought to the event unloaded. All pistols will be
inspected unloaded and tagged. All weapons and uniforms
are to be period.
Artillery:
One full sized gun per side. Mortars can be used in
addition to regular artillery.
Sutlers:
Sutlers must pre-register by contacting the Veteran's Memorial
Park.
Battle theme:
The original Hillsborough River Raid took place in October,
1863. After destroying two blockad runners, the US Navy
expeditionary force withdrew to Ballast Point to rendevezou with
the ships. The Confederate Home Guard and General Bragg's
"Cowboy Cavalry" skirmished with each other at Ballast Point.
This battle will be recreated (to a smaller extent because of
the size of the area used) at the Veteran's Park, giving the
spectators a sight and sounds of a Civil War skirmish between
the "Yanks" and the "Rebs." A Family activity -
bring your camera!
Food & Drink:
There will be more food and beverage vendors on site this year.
Vendors must pre-register by contacting the Veteran's Memorial
Park.
Location:
The event takes place at Veteran's Memorial Park, a Hillsborough
County Park. Admission is free. There are clean rest
rooms, and a modern air conditioned museum with exhibits
honoring American Veterans.
Hosting Unit Contact Information:
Ross
Ind18th@aol.com