Remembrance Day 2011

November 19th in Gettysburg was pretty much status quo, except for the fact that George was in no good mood due to a recent injury.
We were joined by my daughter Eve and her boyfriend John Jacob, along with George's wife Mary and their daughter Kate Farris.
Jackie Greer of the Society of Civil War Surgeons, and friend (I am sorry for forgetting her name) were in attendance at the wreath ceremony at the Camp Letterman monument. We then proceeded to the 14th's monuments for three more ceremonies. We skipped the parade, visited some shops and continued my annual quest to find a Christmas ornament manufactured in America.
On Sunday morning, we visited the cemetery to place flags on the 14th's graves.
That weekend put an end to our 2011 schedule. I will post our 2012 schedule as soon as there is one.
Here's wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

3rd Annual Civil War Weekend- Islip Grange, Sayville, NY- 9/24-25.

This is the second time that George and I participated in this event. We set up the Field Hospital in an open shed, the same as last year. The weather was wet on Friday, but the rain held off for the remainder of the weekend. Appreciative crowd, which is always a pleasure.

7th Annual SOCWS Medical Living History

George and I spent this past weekend in Gettysburg with our friends and fellow members of the Society of Civil War Surgeons. As usual, we set up a field hospital by the Pennyslvania Monument and enjoyed good weather. The rain held off until 5pm on Sunday and by that time we had already broke camp and were heading home. (photos courtesy of J. Greer)

Waiting to amputate.

Consulting with fellow Surgeon.

George for the Defense.

Liberty Weekend

34 Star Flag

George and I set up the hospital fly this past weekend on the grounds of the Historic New Utrecht Reformed Church in Bensonhurst. We were joined by other living historians from both Civil War and Rev war. Over 300 students visited us on Friday. George gave his lecture on Civil War Hospital Trains.