Fort Pulaski will be garrisoned by two companies representing the 157th New York Infantry.  Rank will be appointed by event coordinator.  All participants are expected to obey the officers and non commissioned officers appointed over them. The Regimental Staff will include:

Commanding: John Cleaveland

Adjutant: Art Milbert

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UNIFORM GUIDELINES:   FEDERAL GARRISON

We will be portraying two companies of the 157th New York Volunteer Infantry, under-strength from battlefield attrition.  These were battle hardened soldiers from the Army of Potomac (formerly in Howard's 11th Corps) on garrison duty. The two companies will be commanded by:

Company A: Pat Craddock

Company B: TBD

Everyone should be prepared to serve as a private.  Brevets will be made prior to event and you will be notified accordingly.

Clean uniform; shoes and accoutrements blackened.

All uniforms and equipment of correct material and cut or pattern; to include:

       Fatigue blouse            [JT Martin or Schuylkill Arsenal]

      Sky Blue trousers               "      "      "    

      Jefferson brogans

      Forage cap, w/o brass or insignia

      US, breast-plates and box plates; all brass polished

      Accoutrements; NO ammunition

      Federal issue or civilian shirt, socks and underdrawers

      Overcoat (optional)

      58 cal, bright 3-band rifled musket

      Personal kit:

            blanket, Federal issue

            tin cup, plate and tableware

            canteen (tin, bulls-eye or smooth, grey or brown jeancloth cover)

            haversack, tarred

            any other appropriate personal items

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Participants will stay in period attire all weekend (Saturday morning 6am until Sunday afternoon 4pm).  NO one will be allowed to leave the Fort grounds after closing hours Saturday night without the permission of the Colonel and the resident Park Ranger.

AUTHENTICITY INSPECTION, Friday, 10pm.  If you misrepresent your impression, or fail to adhere to the requirements of these guidelines, you will be subject to eviction from the event.

We are striving to make this event as real and meaningful as you are willing to make it.

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IMPORTANT:  Due to limited facilities, the Park Service limits the number of total participants.  Most living historians are re-enactors, but not all re-enactors are living historians.  We need only dedicated people who are not afraid to educate the public. 

      This event is not an excuse for free accommodations for a night in Savannah.  Your duty and obligations are to Ft. Pulaski.  Everyone is asked to stay on post from 11pm Friday until the close of activities Sunday afternoon.  If you cannot fulfill this commitment, please don't come.  There are always more willing participants wanting to come than we have room for.  Saturday night activities (music, games and entertainment) are being planned.

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 REGISTRATION FEE:  $20.00.   This includes all meals on Saturday and Sunday.    

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EVENT  RESTRICTIONS

in addition to existing Park Service rules

No alcohol allowed on Federal Property, period.

No participants under the age of 18, unless as functioning musicians, who can demonstrate their duty to the public.

No cigarette smoking within fort or immediate surroundings.

No loud behavior between taps and reveille.

Weapons will NOT be discharged during this weekend.  The Park Service will inspect all weapons during Saturday morning formation.

Participants to remain in period attire during off-duty hours.

No stainless steel or enamelware mess gear.

No modern eyeglasses or period style sunglasses

No modern footwear, desert boots, or bare feet.

No modern army blankets or post-war style quilts.

No modern jewelry, including wristwatches, post earrings, etc.

NO ANACHRONISMS; if unsure, leave at home or get prior permission from coordinator.

NO PARTICIPATION WITHOUT PRE-REGISTRATION.

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