WELCOME

We are people to whom the past is forever speaking. We listen to it because we cannot help ourselves, for the past speaks to us with many voices. Far out of that dark nowhere which is the time before we were born, men who were flesh of our flesh and bone of our bone went through fire and storm to break a path to the future. We are part of the future they died for; they are part of the past that brought the future. What they did, the lives they lived, the sacrifices they made, the stories they told and the songs they sang and. finally, the deaths they died, make up a part of our own experience. We cannot cut ourselves off from it. It is as real to us as something that happened last week. It is a basic part of our heritage as Americans.

Representing both sides of the American Civil War, we portray the 5th Kansas "dismounted" Cavalry (Federal) and the 1st Arkansas Co D (Confederate). We are a family organization in the central Arkansas area and are one of the few groups that openly welcome ALL members of your family to join us in this hobby.

MARCH 13 – Cleburne Memorial Service, Helena, AR

Anyone wishing to caravan can meet at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Pine Bluff, or the Pilot Truck Stop, Galloway Exit, I-30, North Little Rock. Both will leave at 8:00 AM. We will all meet at the MacDonald’s in Helena, AR at approx. 10:00 AM. Those going directly to the cemetery will need to arrive by 11:30. The ceremony begins promptly at NOON. Best dress uniform. Ladies, please wear your black mourning dress and bring flowers. Guest speaker, Glenn Dedmondt, author of “The FLAGS of CIVIL WAR ARKANSAS”

MARCH 27, 28 - Battle of Port Hudson. 236 Hwy. 61, Jackson, LA 70748.

Approx. driving time, 6 hours from Little Rock, 5 hours from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

APRIL 3 – Confederate Flag Day. State Capitol Grounds, Little Rock, AR.

Reading of the names: 11:00 AM, ceremony: Noon, arrive NO LATER than 10:30 for formation.

APRIL 10 & 11- Battle of Pleasant Hill TMVI BATTALION EVENT, Pleasant Hill, LA

Approx. driving time, 3.5hrs from Little Rock, 4.5 hrs from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

APRIL 24 – Living History, Fordyce, AR Information to be announced

MAY 1 & 2 – BATTLE for PORT JEFFERSON, Jefferson, TX

TMVI BATTALION EVENT,

approx. driving time, 3 hours from Little Rock, 3.5 hours from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

MAY 7 & 8 – School Days and Living History, Poison Springs State Park

Contact William Hardage, hardagew@yahoo.com, for information

MAY 29 – Living History, Gillette AR, Information to be announced

MAY 30 – MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, Pine Bluff, AR, Information to be announced

JUNE 5 & 6 - Living History and Encampment, Arkansas State Park, Gillett, AR

JUNE 12 & 13 – Missouri Border War, Hulston Mill, MO.

Approx. driving time, 4.5 hours from Little Rock, 5 hours from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

AUGUST 28 – Founder’s Day Parade, White Hall, AR Information to be announced

SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 – Reeds Bridge, Jacksonville, AR

OCTOBER 2 & 3 BATTLE of DAVIS MILL, Burton Sugar Farm,

Approx. driving time, 3 hours from Little Rock, 4hrs from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

OCTOBER 10- MEMORIAL SERVICE CAMP WHITE, Suplhur Springs, AR

Approx. driving time, 1 hours from Little Rock, HALF hour from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

NOVEMBER 6 or 7 VETERANS DAY SERVICE, Sherwood, AR Date and time to be announced

NOVEMBER 13 & 14 NATIONAL EVENT TWIN RIVERS CAMPAIGN, COLLIERVILLE, TN

Approx. driving time, 3 hours from Little Rock, 4 hours from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis. 1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981. MAXIMUM EFFORT, FEDERAL INFANTRY (no redlegs)

DECEMBER 4 & 5- BATTLE OF PRAIRIE GROVE, Prairie Grove Battlefield, Farmington, AR

Approx. driving time, 3.5 hours from Little Rock, 4.5hrs from Pine Bluff. Carpooling information, email 1^st Sgt. Lewis.1stark5thkan@att.net or call 501-476-0981

EVENT UPDATES

The entire schedule is considered to be “Best Effort” in regard to attendance. The only exception was the National Event in November we voted to make this our only Maximum Effort for the year ALL SHOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE

Our activities take us all over the state of Arkansas and into the neighboring states. If you think you would like to try the Civil War hobby, but not sure, give us a call. We'd love to hear from you.


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