REENACTORS INVITED TO ATTEND OCTOBER 20TH 2007 AT MAHONEY STATE PARK NEBRASKA

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CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF SHILOH
SAT.  OCTOBER 20TH 2007 AT MAHONEY STATE PARK
REENACTORS INVITED TO ATTEND
This battle is part of the entertainment sponsored by the Mid-America Boy Scout Council and is held every four years.  At the last event, there were over 15,000 scouts and parents in attendance.  This civil war battle will be one of the highlights of their weekend event.  There will be two battles, one in the morning and one in the afternoon on Saturday, representing Nebraska soldiers fighting at Shiloh.  Reenactors are asked to be set up by 9:00 AM.  Amenities include: powder rations for first 4 registered cannons, unit powder rations for the first registered 100 soldiers who fight in both battles, raw rations for the Sat. noon meal, fire wood, camping site, fire pits, and water.  In addition, there will be free admittance to the professional musical performance and fireworks display Saturday evening and living history camping for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  There is a $4 per vehicle cost to enter into the State Park. 

   Intent of your participation by March 1st will assist in purchasing of food and powder rations and would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact Joe Carlson at (308)237-4447 or email carlsonj@unk.edu

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