Thursday, July 13, 2017
Hale Farm pre-registration closing soon
We are closing in on the cut off for the Hale Farm and Village Civil War Reenactment pre-registration. Please share this link with your fellow reenactors! https://www.wrhs.org/product/civil-war-reenactor-2017-individual-registration
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
Get registered for the next July event!
July 21-23, 2017
Oglebay State Park - Wheeling, WV
Non-Spectator Event
Hot on the heels go the Gettysburg Anniversary is the West Virginia-Style Tactical. This event was so well received last year that we decided to do it again! This time it will be held in West Virginia!
Hosted by Birney's Division (Union) and the ANV (Confederate), this event is open to all members of established organizations (proof of insurance required).
A "West Virginia" style tactical is a judged, unit-based, multi-layered series of problem solving scenarios in addition to engagements with enemy forces. CIVILIANS play a MAJOR part in these scenarios!
To download the registration form and find out more, go to http://www.facebook.com/pg/CivilWarTactical
Oglebay State Park - Wheeling, WV
Non-Spectator Event
Hot on the heels go the Gettysburg Anniversary is the West Virginia-Style Tactical. This event was so well received last year that we decided to do it again! This time it will be held in West Virginia!
Hosted by Birney's Division (Union) and the ANV (Confederate), this event is open to all members of established organizations (proof of insurance required).
A "West Virginia" style tactical is a judged, unit-based, multi-layered series of problem solving scenarios in addition to engagements with enemy forces. CIVILIANS play a MAJOR part in these scenarios!
To download the registration form and find out more, go to http://www.facebook.com/pg/CivilWarTactical
Monday, April 10, 2017
Birney's Division 2017 schedule of events
Now that all of the event votes have been counted and the annual meeting is over, we are please to announce the 2017 schedule of Division and regional events for the Birney's Division organization.
Please find a copy of the schedule at http://www.birneysdivision.org/schedule. We have also provided links to the registration information as it is currently available.
If you have any questions, please see your Battalion Adjutant or the Chief of Staff.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Birney's Division units marching in Gettysburg parade
Sunday, September 04, 2016
Beaver Creek next weekend!
This weekend (Sept. 10-11) Birney's Division troops head to the reenactment at Beaver Creek State Park in East Liverpool, Ohio (near the site where John Hunt Morgan was captured). Colonel Baltzer is the overall Federal commander. If you have not registered but what to attend, PLEASE do so. Walk-ons are permitted. You can get information at www.beavercreekcivilwar.com.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Media help for Hale Farm
Hale Farm and Village is looking for a few military reenactors who would be interested in appearing on several live segments of the Fox 8 morning show in order to help promote the Civil War reenactment on August 13th and 14th. The segments will start at 6 am, Friday August 12th and go until 8 am. These will be broadcast live from Hale Farm. If you are interested, please contact Chris Smith at clsmith@5thohio.com as soon as possible and he will put you in touch with the appropriate staff at Hale Farm.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Help us try a reenacting experiment
Hale Farm and Village in August has been selected as a major event for the 2016 Birney's Division season. We are going to try an experiment to see if there is a better way to get a head count of all of the Birney's Division members attending reenactments using Eventbrite. Again, this is JUST a head-count and NOT registration for the actual event. You will find event registration detail on the page at the link below.
You can list just yourself as well as your family and/or other members of your unit (make sure they are not already listing themselves). The form should also be used by any non-Birney's units who plan to fall in with the organization during the weekend.
Please help us make this Roll Call experiment work by ensuring that all of those attending Hale Farm with Birney's take a few minutes to go to www.BirneysHFV2016.eventbrite.com and get on the roster today!
You can list just yourself as well as your family and/or other members of your unit (make sure they are not already listing themselves). The form should also be used by any non-Birney's units who plan to fall in with the organization during the weekend.
Please help us make this Roll Call experiment work by ensuring that all of those attending Hale Farm with Birney's take a few minutes to go to www.BirneysHFV2016.eventbrite.com and get on the roster today!
Monday, April 11, 2016
Tactical registration closing soon
The first major event of the season is almost upon us. The West Virginia-Style Tactical hosted by Birney's Division and the ANV will be April 29th - May 1st in Perryopolis, PA. This is a "scripted" tactical with problem-solving scenarios along the way. Plenty of participation for civilians too!
There is no cost but registration CLOSES on April 17th! There will be no walk-ons permitted! To get all of the details, go to www.facebook.com/CivilWarTactical. To register, go to www.civilwartactical2016.eventbrite.com.
There is no cost but registration CLOSES on April 17th! There will be no walk-ons permitted! To get all of the details, go to www.facebook.com/CivilWarTactical. To register, go to www.civilwartactical2016.eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Registration links for events
Birney's Division has a great schedule this year and many of the events already have their registration information up online. You can see the complete list at www.birneysdivision.org/schedule but here are a few key links that members will want to explore.
APRIL - Birney's Division/ANV Tactical
www.facebook.com/CivilWarTactical
www.civilwartactical2016.eventbrite.com (registration)
JUNE - Old Bedford Village
www.facebook.com/OldBedfordCivilWar
http://tinyurl.com/h3tvf7v (registration)
JULY - 155th Manassas
www.ccbf.us (all information including registration)
AUGUST - Hale Farm and Village
www.facebook.com/HaleFarmCivilWar
www.wrhs.org/events/civil-war-reenactment-2016 (registration)
Old Bedford Village, Manassas, and Hale Farm are MAX EFFORT events for Birney's Division. Please make sure to get this registration information out to all of your personnel.
APRIL - Birney's Division/ANV Tactical
www.facebook.com/CivilWarTactical
www.civilwartactical2016.eventbrite.com (registration)
JUNE - Old Bedford Village
www.facebook.com/OldBedfordCivilWar
http://tinyurl.com/h3tvf7v (registration)
JULY - 155th Manassas
www.ccbf.us (all information including registration)
AUGUST - Hale Farm and Village
www.facebook.com/HaleFarmCivilWar
www.wrhs.org/events/civil-war-reenactment-2016 (registration)
Old Bedford Village, Manassas, and Hale Farm are MAX EFFORT events for Birney's Division. Please make sure to get this registration information out to all of your personnel.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
National History Day needs judges
REENACTORS! The Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society needs judges for the 2016 National History Day Contest!
When?
Saturday, March 5, 2016
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where?
Cleveland History Center &
Case Western Reserve University
Returning? Interested? Don't wait! Register now.
http://oh.nhd.org
If you have judged for History Day in past years, we needn't explain the value of this annual event in getting intermediate and secondary students connected to the study of history. Newcomers to the judging process will find it to be a rewarding opportunity to witness first-hand the impressive work being done in the area's public, private, and parochial schools.
Volunteering as a History Day judge will entail your presence at the Region 3 contest on Saturday, March 5th. Following a brief orientation, judging teams of three members each will disperse to evaluate student papers, websites, performances, documentaries, and exhibits at various sites in the Cleveland History Center of the Western Reserve Historical Society or on the campus of Case Western Reserve University.
During or following a lunch provided by Cleveland History Center, judges will complete their evaluation forms and confer with other teams in their category to select the finalists for the state competition. Judges are invited, though not required, to attend the afternoon awards program.
Questions about online registration?
Contact Steve Eigsti at 216-721-5722, ext. 1503
Monday, November 23, 2015
Birney's Division and ANV host Civil War tactical
This is how you start the 2016 Civil War reenacting season right! Birney’s Division and the ANV will be hosting an old West Virginia-style tactical in Perryopolis, PA on April 29 – May 1, 2016. This is a NON-SPECTATOR event.
A "West Virginia" style tactical is a judged, unit-based, multi-layered series of problem solving scenarios in addition to engagements with enemy forces. CIVILIANS play a MAJOR part in these scenarios! Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry and civilians are all welcome.
Best of all, it’s FREE! We have a special Facebook page set up to share information. Go to www.facebook.com/CivilWarTactical and click the LIKE button on the page to get all of the latest information. There is also a link to the registration website on the Facebook page.
Please share this page with your friends!
A "West Virginia" style tactical is a judged, unit-based, multi-layered series of problem solving scenarios in addition to engagements with enemy forces. CIVILIANS play a MAJOR part in these scenarios! Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry and civilians are all welcome.
Best of all, it’s FREE! We have a special Facebook page set up to share information. Go to www.facebook.com/CivilWarTactical and click the LIKE button on the page to get all of the latest information. There is also a link to the registration website on the Facebook page.
Please share this page with your friends!
Thursday, October 01, 2015
Perryopolis is a GO!
Ok. Here is the news on Perryopolis. The event is NOT (I repeat NOT) cancelled. The ground is completely dry and the weather may be a bit cloudy Saturday (and clear on Sunday) but it will not impact the area. Please spread this information far and wide! Visit the Facebook page for all of the details, www.facebook.com/perryopoliscivilwar or go to the website at www.perryreenactment.weebly.com
Perryopolisweather update
For all of those planning to go to the Civil War reenactment in Perryopolis, PA this weekend, we are keeping an eye on what the weather will be like for this weekend. In the event we will have to cancel this event due to the rain, we will let everyone know via email and on Facebook.
To stay up to date, go to www.facebook.com/BirneysDivision
To stay up to date, go to www.facebook.com/BirneysDivision
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Perryopolis is just down the road!
Birney's Division will host the annual Civil War Reenactment in
Perryopolis, Pennsylvania October 3-4. We are looking to turn out a
great number of our troops in what is considered one of the best events
in the Fall. Make sure to let your company commanders and battalion
adjutants know what your numbers look like. This is a great time for the
entire family.
Visit the Facebook page for all of the details, www.facebook.com/perryopoliscivilwar or go to the website at www.perryreenactment.weebly.com
Visit the Facebook page for all of the details, www.facebook.com/perryopoliscivilwar or go to the website at www.perryreenactment.weebly.com
Thursday, May 07, 2015
2nd Battalion Drill this weekend
Argus Park
5050 Shields Rd, Canfield, OH 44406
This Saturday starting at 8:30 am is the annual Birney's Division 2nd Battalion Drill. The link below is for the tentative agenda for the weekend. We have plans for rain or shine but the pavilion is perfect for under-cover classes. We are asking for a $5 fee to cover the cost of a port-a-john and the remainder going to the Lodge (owners of the site) as a donation. As Sunday is Mother's Day, we will be dismissing early on Sunday (10 am) to allow folks to get home and spend time with those special women in their lives. Come on out and get the rust off of that rifle and the funk off of the wool. See you there!
http://tinyurl.com/lyjko7z
5050 Shields Rd, Canfield, OH 44406
This Saturday starting at 8:30 am is the annual Birney's Division 2nd Battalion Drill. The link below is for the tentative agenda for the weekend. We have plans for rain or shine but the pavilion is perfect for under-cover classes. We are asking for a $5 fee to cover the cost of a port-a-john and the remainder going to the Lodge (owners of the site) as a donation. As Sunday is Mother's Day, we will be dismissing early on Sunday (10 am) to allow folks to get home and spend time with those special women in their lives. Come on out and get the rust off of that rifle and the funk off of the wool. See you there!
http://tinyurl.com/lyjko7z
Monday, March 30, 2015
Bells to Ring on April 9th
APRIL 9 BELL RINGING 3:15 to commemorate surrender of Lee's Army
National Park Service
Press Release
February 2, 2015
Join the National Park Service in Ringing "Bells across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox"
For the past four years, the National Park Service and many other organizations and individuals have been commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the continuing efforts for human rights today. On April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to set the terms of surrender of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
In conjunction with a major event at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, the National Park Service and its partners invite communities across the nation to join in this commemoration. The bells will ring first at Appomattox at 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015. The ringing will coincide with the moment the historic meeting between Grant and Lee in the McLean House at Appomattox Court House ended. While Lee's surrender did not end the Civil War, the act is seen by most Americans as the symbolic end of four years of bloodshed.
After the ringing at Appomattox, bells will reverberate across the country. Churches, temples, schools, city halls, public buildings, historic sites, and others are invited to ring bells precisely at 3:15 pm for four minutes (each minute symbolic of a year of war). If you have access to any such organizations, please encourage them to participate.
The beginning of reconciliation and reconstruction, or as the next step in the continuing struggle for civil rights. Curriculum materials are available for schools interested in participating.
Share your story and help us write history!
Schools, parks, and communities from all over the country will be participating in this event. Share how you observed it with on Facebook or Twitter with #BellsAcrosstheLand2015. Stories will be compiled in one place to see how each one helps build our national story.
Please join us in the historic commemoration. Let bells ring across the land!
National Park Service
Press Release
February 2, 2015
Join the National Park Service in Ringing "Bells across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox"
For the past four years, the National Park Service and many other organizations and individuals have been commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the continuing efforts for human rights today. On April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to set the terms of surrender of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.
In conjunction with a major event at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, the National Park Service and its partners invite communities across the nation to join in this commemoration. The bells will ring first at Appomattox at 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015. The ringing will coincide with the moment the historic meeting between Grant and Lee in the McLean House at Appomattox Court House ended. While Lee's surrender did not end the Civil War, the act is seen by most Americans as the symbolic end of four years of bloodshed.
After the ringing at Appomattox, bells will reverberate across the country. Churches, temples, schools, city halls, public buildings, historic sites, and others are invited to ring bells precisely at 3:15 pm for four minutes (each minute symbolic of a year of war). If you have access to any such organizations, please encourage them to participate.
The beginning of reconciliation and reconstruction, or as the next step in the continuing struggle for civil rights. Curriculum materials are available for schools interested in participating.
Share your story and help us write history!
Schools, parks, and communities from all over the country will be participating in this event. Share how you observed it with on Facebook or Twitter with #BellsAcrosstheLand2015. Stories will be compiled in one place to see how each one helps build our national story.
Please join us in the historic commemoration. Let bells ring across the land!
Monday, February 02, 2015
150th Appomattox and reenactor insurance
Members and Friends of Birney’s Division,
I hope this message finds you all in good health and comfortable in your winter quarters. It will not be long before we can put on the wool again, greet our old friends and share some new experiences together.
This is an update and information from the promoters of the 150th Appomattox event, please read carefully and register now if you have not already done so. This important event will bring the 150th series to a close and we hope that as many of you as possible will be able to join us for this historic and emotional event ending the civil war.
For those of you who may not be able to wait until April to put on the wool, the 105th Pa. Co. E will be sponsoring a winter camp and drill at Birney’s Division camps in Perryopolis, PA the weekend of February 21th and 22nd camps will open at 5:00 pm Friday the 20th, this event is closed to the public. We invite both union and confederate reenactors who want to come out and stay in the heated barracks and buildings, tramp around in the cold of February to sharpen up their skills before the 150th Appomattox event. You will need to bring your own food and water, as the water supply line has been winterized. Please contact Capt. Rob at the 105th at capt105th@gmail.com for information.
A reminder all, reenactor Insurance monies must be collected and turned in by the end of March this year. Please include a roster of all permanent paying members and a list of any and all events you plan on attending this coming season. Insurance cost per person this year will be $10.00 as was discussed and agreed upon at our annual meeting. Please make all checks payable to Birney’s Division and mail them to, Michael Maffei 1951 Hertford Dr. South Park, PA 15129. I will send out a reminder and information again next month.
Respectfully,
Michael D. Maffei
Brig. Gen. Commanding
Birney’s Division
AoP Middle Division
I hope this message finds you all in good health and comfortable in your winter quarters. It will not be long before we can put on the wool again, greet our old friends and share some new experiences together.
This is an update and information from the promoters of the 150th Appomattox event, please read carefully and register now if you have not already done so. This important event will bring the 150th series to a close and we hope that as many of you as possible will be able to join us for this historic and emotional event ending the civil war.
For those of you who may not be able to wait until April to put on the wool, the 105th Pa. Co. E will be sponsoring a winter camp and drill at Birney’s Division camps in Perryopolis, PA the weekend of February 21th and 22nd camps will open at 5:00 pm Friday the 20th, this event is closed to the public. We invite both union and confederate reenactors who want to come out and stay in the heated barracks and buildings, tramp around in the cold of February to sharpen up their skills before the 150th Appomattox event. You will need to bring your own food and water, as the water supply line has been winterized. Please contact Capt. Rob at the 105th at capt105th@gmail.com for information.
A reminder all, reenactor Insurance monies must be collected and turned in by the end of March this year. Please include a roster of all permanent paying members and a list of any and all events you plan on attending this coming season. Insurance cost per person this year will be $10.00 as was discussed and agreed upon at our annual meeting. Please make all checks payable to Birney’s Division and mail them to, Michael Maffei 1951 Hertford Dr. South Park, PA 15129. I will send out a reminder and information again next month.
Respectfully,
Michael D. Maffei
Brig. Gen. Commanding
Birney’s Division
AoP Middle Division
Sunday, January 11, 2015
2015 Birney's Division event schedule
Thanks for everyone's patience. The 2015 Birney's Division Civil War event schedule page is now up to date. Links to the event websites and registration pages have been included where available. We have also updated staff and unit information. Please visit www.birneysdivision.org for the latest information.
Don't forget to check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/birneysdivision or follow us on Twitter @birneysdivision
Looking forward to seeing you all in the field!
Don't forget to check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/birneysdivision or follow us on Twitter @birneysdivision
Looking forward to seeing you all in the field!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Birney's Division mourns General Kelley
I report, with great sadness, that long-time Civil War reenactor and founder of Birney's Division, Major General Edward Kelley has fought his final battle. General Kelley passed away this morning at his home in West Newton, PA after a long struggle with cancer.
To so many of us, Ed was a friend, mentor, leader, Masonic Brother, and sometimes provided a kick in the ass when we most needed it. This is a loss to us personally as well as the Civil War living history community.
Calling hours will be held on Monday with services on Tuesday. More information to follow.
It is hard to find the right words in times like these but I wanted to share some from Colonel Baltzer:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that our great leader has passed away today. General Ed Kelly has lost his battle with cancer. His vision of what we could grow into as a reenacting organization, his shepherding of the division from those that would minimize us and his respect by the reenacting community for the impact he made to the hobby is what makes him an icon among the rank and file as well as those leaders of national organizations. His drive and determination is what enabled Birney’s Division to grow into a force to be reckoned with within a few years, when many would take decades. “No nonsense” was his motto and hard fighting was his style on the field.
Yours in reenacting,
Paul Baltzer, Colonel
2nd Battalion
Birney’s Division
To so many of us, Ed was a friend, mentor, leader, Masonic Brother, and sometimes provided a kick in the ass when we most needed it. This is a loss to us personally as well as the Civil War living history community.
Calling hours will be held on Monday with services on Tuesday. More information to follow.
It is hard to find the right words in times like these but I wanted to share some from Colonel Baltzer:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that our great leader has passed away today. General Ed Kelly has lost his battle with cancer. His vision of what we could grow into as a reenacting organization, his shepherding of the division from those that would minimize us and his respect by the reenacting community for the impact he made to the hobby is what makes him an icon among the rank and file as well as those leaders of national organizations. His drive and determination is what enabled Birney’s Division to grow into a force to be reckoned with within a few years, when many would take decades. “No nonsense” was his motto and hard fighting was his style on the field.
Yours in reenacting,
Paul Baltzer, Colonel
2nd Battalion
Birney’s Division
Monday, October 27, 2014
150th Bucktails host special November tour in Gettysburg
Major Mike Dallas of Birney's 2nd Battalion and the 150th PVI has invited all Birney's members for a special battlefield tour. The Bucktails will be hosting an event featuring battlefield tour guide Rich Korp. Rich will be giving us a different look at the 2nd and 3rd Corp actions at the Battle of Gettysburg. The tour is free but a hat will be passed for those who what to tip Rich.
When & Where: November 14th, 1 pm - The Peach Orchard.
When & Where: November 14th, 1 pm - The Peach Orchard.