3rd Battalion Company B Mechanized Cavalry Calendar- GEORGIA, CSA. September 2015 2nd Edition Fellow Compatriots, This issue of the Mechanized Cavalry Calendar Takes us back to a sense of normalcy as far as the bi-monthly calendar is concerned. While the threats against our Southern Heritage remain Active and Real, we are getting into the fall season, with reenactments, harvest festivals, living history demonstrations, and the likes. Please enjoy this current issue of the calendar and take advantage of all that the websites have to offer. I will begin adding “Heritage Defense” topics to the recently added “Heritage Defense Page” of the websites, as time permits. There are also links on this page that will keep you up to date with the most current SCV Heritage Defense Headquarters information. Ga. Mechanized Cavalry Website: (Public and Private Member Access) http://www.gascvmc.org National Mechanized Cavalry Website: (Public Access http://www.csascvmc.org Current through November 30, 2015 Dahlonega Ghost Tour 19 East Main Street, Upstairs Porch, Dahlonega, GA, 30533 May 18 - November 30 The 13-location guided tour takes guests on an eerie and intriguing journey full of local tales and legends. Tour guide and founder Jeremy Sharp weaves through streets, back alleys, rows of historic buildings and the historically significant local cemetery. He has studied Dahlonega's history and has also worked with paranormal researchers using thermal cameras and other equipment to document sightings. This tour is approximately 1.3 miles long. Tours, all on paved, designated walkways, with the exception of Mount Hope Cemetery, end in front of the Visitors Center at 13 South Park Street. Historic Ghost Tour will be held every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. http://www.dahlonegawalkingtours.com/ T / 706-482-8795 Current through November 30, 2015 Grapes and Ghosts Tour 19 East Main Street, Upstairs Porch, Dahlonega, GA, 30533 Sightings of Civil War soldiers playing cards in Mount Hope Cemetery, a ghostly little girl in a long white dress who plays in a room in the Historic District, ghosts who rattle dishes in restaurants on the Public Square, and chairs and chess pieces being moved when no one was there. The stories go on and on and are corroborated by town residents. Wine tours and pub crawls are about 1/2 mile long, and are indoors except when walking between stops. Allow 2 to 2 1/2 hours for tours. Drinks and tastings are purchased separately through the individual businesses. Adults only! ID required. $20 - Adults. Tickets may be pre-purchased online, through Facebook by email or by calling. We are on sight for ticket purchase about 1-2 hours before tours. Tour stops include five stops at local tasting rooms and restaurants. Tours take place rain or shine. For additional tours and events, see our website. Feb. 1- Andersonville First Saturday Programs Dec. 5, Overview 2015 During the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, park staff will conduct a series of programs on the first Saturday of each month. These programs will explore the events, conditions, or emotions of prisoners during the war. To expand the prisoner story, the park will also feature other Civil War prisons and draw on their stories to present a fuller picture of a soldier's life beyond the battlefield. Contact the park or visit http://www.nps.gov/ande/planyourvisit/cw150.htm to learn more about these programs. Current - Once Collected Always Cherished highlights from the Greene and Spencer Jan Collections 10,2016 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA, 31906 The Columbus Museum recently acquired several items from the collection of the late Russell County Circuit Court Judge George Greene. An avid collector of local historical artifacts for decades, Greene served on the Museum's History Committee and applied a keen eye to capturing the rich heritage of the Chattahoochee Valley. Chief among these is an extensive archive related to the musician "Blind Tom" Wiggins, as well as several items related to the Civil War in Columbus. The museum is proud to unveil these 50 pieces as new and cherished additions to our collection. The exhibition also features maps from the J. Kyle Spencer Map Collection at the Columbus State University Archives. Spencer has collected maps documenting the emergence and evolution of the American colonies, specifically Georgia, for more than 30 years. http://www.columbusmuseum.com/exhibition/once-collected-always- cherished/ 2 September 18-26, 2015 Historic New Manchester History Hike 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA, 30122 This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This ranger-led hike will include going to the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. Meet at the Visitor's Center. http://gastateparks.org/info/138624 September 19, Annual SCV Salutes Veterans 2015 Carl Vinson Va Hospital in Dublin Ga Food, fun, music, bike contest, and Salutes to Our defenders of Freedom September 20, State Quarterly Meeting Mechanized Cavalry 2015 404 Kellam Rd. Dublin Ga. Same place as last year- PeeWee's Shop Meeting starts at 12:00 noon. Spouses and potential Guest members Welcome. Guests must be accompanied by a member September 19-20, 2015 Hurricane Shoals Festival and Art in the Park Art in the Park – 2015 25TH Art in the Park “Heritage Village” HAPPENINGS IN THE HERITAGE VILLAGE September 19 & 20, 2015 Enjoy your walk across the Covered Bridge to the Heritage Village and step back in time. These historic buildings were rescued from all corners of Jackson County. Enjoy stories as you tour the Miles Wilson Chapel and all the log cabins that date from the 1800’s. ALL WEEKEND Folk art demonstrations are set against the backdrop of the Heritage Village. SOAP MAKING — Dianne Baird — Front porch of Wood Log Cabin CHAIR CANING — Jay O’Kelley— Front porch of Veal Log Cabin BLACKSMITHING — Cory Hendricks — Blacksmith Shed SPLIT OAK BASKET WEAVING — Jerry Waldrop — Two story bar Continued on next page…. ARROWHEADS & ARTIFACTS — James Mathis Wood — Caretaker House SPINNING — Linda White — Freeman Cabin (right room) KNITTING — Knitters at Noon — Freeman Cabin (left room) JAMS & JELLIES — Lazy Goat Produce — Front porch of Wood Log Cabin Talk on produce & canning practices. In the Freeman Log Cabin listen to a BIOGRAPHICAL VIDEO of Clyde Freeman who lived in this 1840’s dog-trot cabin until his death in 1992. The Freeman Log Cabin never had electricity, running water or indoor plumbing. CHILDREN’S ART — Middle and High School — Veal Cabin & Courthouse Entries and Winners in Art Contest Elementary School — Art Pavilion #4 War Between the States RE-ENACTORS Drills and Living History Encampment on both sides the River. Battles: Saturday 2:00 lasting 45 minutes Sunday 2:30 lasting 45 minutes Heritage Village Produce & Plant Stand — Near the Wood Cabin Hit and Miss Engine — Cracking Corn & Shelling SATURDAY ONLY SHAPE NOTE CLASSES — Stephen Butler — Miles Wilson Chapel 10:00-2:00 Teaching and demonstrations of the 7 shape note singing style developed in the 1830’s as a method to teaching folks how to read music quickly. TUG OF WAR — Policemen vs. Firemen — Middle of the Village 10:30 WATERMELON EATING CONTEST — Crossroad School 3:30 HISTORIC MUSIC ON VIOLIN — Miss Gracie — Miles Wilson Chapel 3:30-4:00 SUNDAY ONLY Old Fashion Church Service — Chaplain Joey Young — Miles Wilson Chapel Period Music Old Paths Re-enactors Missions 12:30-1:30 Celebrating 25 Years — Keith Arial — Miles Wilson Chapel 2:00-2:20 Recognition Ceremony Music by Todd, Collin and Chole Chandler — Miles Wilson Chapel 3:30-5:00 Reminder: SCV DUES Are Due no later than October 31st, 2015. Payments need to be at Head Quarters by this date to avoid late fees… September Living History event in Jonesboro 26, 2015 100 Carriage Lane, Jonesboro, GA, 30236 Take a step back in time to see what life was like as the Civil War came to Jonesboro, Georgia. The stories of this time told to Margaret Mitchell by her grandfather and many of the local people and places served as inspiration as she wrote Gone with the Wind. Living historians and tour guides in period dress will offer a glimpse into what life was like as the town was evacuated and Union soldiers arrived during the Battle of Jonesboro. Schedule for the day: 10 a.m. - Open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Cooking Demo Recruit a Defender Today 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - Firing Demo SCV Application 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. - Firing Demo OCR Application 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. - Dancing Demo Mechanized Cavalry There will be medical displays, camp life, Application civilian life, children's games and house tours Get your printable featured throughout the day with the last house applications tour starting at 3 p.m. Here http://www.historicaljonesboro.org/ Many of the events you see in this calendar are an excellent opportunity for Recruiting new Members. Have your camps or Mechanized Cavalry Troops set up fundraising/recruiting tents. Large festivals and living history events can be very profitable for camps. Flags, hats, key chains, bottled water, etc. are great money making items for camp funds. Check with the event host for details on how to set up a vendor tent site. Printable membership applications are Available here…….. Sept. 2015 Ride to the Hills 25-27, 2015 All Georgia Mechanized Cavalry Troopers - The second annual Suches, Georgia "Ride to the Hills" event is planned for 25, 26 and 27 September 2015. PPOC for long term planning is 1LT Third Gear 678-896- 8466.