Civil War Reenactment, November 10 2012
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War - The Largest and Grandest Civil War Event in Southern California and the Largest Civil War Battle Reenactment West of the Mississippi!
http://www.civilwaralliance.com/CWA/Moorpark1.html
Breakfast
We will meet for breakfast at Lucky Roxy's Cafe at 405 West Palmdale Boulevard, Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 267-6526 at 7:30am (leave at 8:30), We can caravan from the Cafe to Moorpark. The drive is about 1.5 hours.
Cost
$15 at the door $13 online was last year. No info about parking cost so it could be free.
Please sign up if you'd like to attend.
Recommended equipment
For photography in general, bring whatever equipment you have, such as telephoto lenses in the 200mm range (although 300mm-400mm will be better). You will be need to act quickly, so consider carrying your equipment. Having cases may impede your chances of great images. A polarizing filter will help cut through the reflections. Consider a wide angle lens. You may need to move around, so consider using a monopod instead of tripod (or keep the legs collapsed).
You can shoot for Black and White (sepia) in mind. In post, try to age the images to give a historical look.
Earplugs if our hearing is sensitive. Bring water and food (kept in the car).
Three Battles (12:00, 3:00, 5:15)
Featuring stars from Gettysburg and Gods and Generals: Bruce Boxleitner as General Longstreet, David Carpenter as Colonel Devin & Chaplain Tucker Lacey, Andy Prine as General Garnett, Patrick Gorman as General John Bell Hood.
Where else in Southern California do you have ground charges, aerial pyrotechnics, a Sunken Road/Bloody Lane, and The Cornfield for an Antietam based event? Where else do you have a "mountain" to use for a South Mountain scenario? This year, we will use the land in entirely new ways and take advantage of its assets even more than usual, so come join with us.
Throughout both days in Civilian Camp: Leather crafting demonstrations, historic sewing demonstrations, blacksmithing demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, and others.
Schedule
Saturday, November 10th
10:00 Event officially begins
11:00 Meet with Civilians, Spies, and Privateers (Civilian Camp)
11:00 Military Band Concert - The Old Armory Band (Stage)
11:00 Abolitionist Rally--American Anti-Slavery Society (Civilian Camp)
11:30 Presidential Press Conference -- Presidents Lincoln and Davis (Reviewing Stand)
12:00 FIRST ENGAGEMENT - "SOUTH MOUNTAIN - THE PRELUDE" (Preceded by "Cavalry Clash!", followed by the "Gettysburg Address," and The Grand Review)
1:00 Infantry Demonstration (Reviewing Stand)
1:00 Military Band Concert - The Mountain Fifes & Drums Corps (Stage)
1:30 Civil War Period Dance Class ( Public participation encouraged - Dance Floor)
2:00 Military Band Concert - The Band of the Marine Battalion (Stage)
2:00 Surrender at Appomattox (Reviewing Stand)
2:30 Artillery Gun and Team Demonstration, 3rd U. S. Artillery (Reviewing Stand)
3:00 SECOND ENGAGEMENT - "THE CORNFIELD" (Followed by the Gettysburg Address)
3:45 Evans & Rogers (Reviewing Stand)
4:15 A Conversation with the Presidents and the Generals (Reviewing Stand)
5:15 THIRD ENGAGEMENT - TWILIGHT BATTLE
6:15 Spectators Depart
November 10, 2012 opens at 10:00 am
Tierra Rejada Ranch (behind after entering Underwood Farms)
3370 Sunset Valley Road Moorpark, CA