I am posting this for the Union commander at Perryville - Chad Greene.  
Perryville, KY
October 11 – 12, 2008

This year’s event will be slightly different for Union forces.  We will be camped just outside the living history village, which is this year the town of Perryville after the battle.  Town will be full of civilians, shop keepers and all manner of impressions.  We are not going to be camped campaign like the soldiers did during the battle; we will be in a fixed camp area with one company street.  We will be portraying a 100 man company occupying the town of Perryville.  With the army present around the town marshal law will be declared and the military will govern some of the civilian activities.  
We will have a guard mount that will have walking routes that will protect both the citizens and the army.  The guard mount will be pulled from the company.  This will be maintained throughout the event.  I suspect there will be inappropriate interactions with military and the civilians and civilian owned businesses.  Civilians in the Living History Village will be able to solicit the army for rations etc.  This will be a great time for all!!!!

We all know that gas prices are at an extreme, but Perryville is centrally located with over 700 acres of beautiful land.  The park has committed to a full program of several thousand dollars for all participants and you will not be able to find a better quality event or a more fun time than here.  

Most importantly all of your registration fees will go directly to preservation.  Your money does not go to pay for the event.

Scenario for US Military and Living History Village – Perryville, Kentucky post battle October 1862.

Impression for Officers and Enlisted Men for Union Forces – A mid to early war impression for officers (limited use on sack coats.)  Enlisted impressions should be typical Western Theater infantrymen in a fixed camp situation.  

Impression Opportunities – A 100 man company with the following impressions available.
87 enlisted men
13 NCOs
Cooks- Specifically looking for individuals that will only do cooking.  You will have the support of the entire company for water and wood details.  The park will provide all equipment and food needed for this impression.  All you have to do is show up and cook!  You will work in conjunction with the quartermaster.
Laundresses – This must be a functional impression this means you will be open for business.
3 officers

Additional Impression Opportunities –
Officer of the Day
Quartermaster
Adjutant
Sergeant Major
Surgeons
Chaplin


Cavalry and artillery that camp within this are will conduct themselves in accordance with army regulations for a 100 man company or battery.

If you are interested in applying for any one of these positions please send a short introduction and your practical experience.  Please note that a general willingness to do some fun work and provide your comrades a quality time will go a long way.

You can send me an email at chadgreene104@hotmail.com

Thanks for looking,
Joni House

I am passing this along from the Union commander, Chad Greene.  

"Pards,
We have had a good response to the 100 man company.  There are many commitments to both the staff positions, speciality impressions and best of all rifles.
This is going to be a super opportunity.  I am working on the ration program which will include fresh beef , essence of coffe, hardtack and veggetables this year.  It also looks like we are going to get a ration of toothbrushes, tooth powders, candles and soap.  The park has committed some serious funds to this program.  Additionally for those of you who do not have A-frames we will have a sibley tent for you to use.
To update everyone on event preperations we are going to have a tactical situation early Saturday morning on nearly 150 acres of the park that is not open to the public.  Again this will be an unscrïpted tactical opportunity that is not open to spectators it is just for the reenactors.
The Federal response has been great for this event.  We do need to have some more CS rifles to make this a great event so if your interested please contact the park and let them know.
One thing I would also like to mention is the keynote speaker for this year. It is Ruth Hill McAllister.  She is the great granddaughter of Sam Watikins of the 1st TN Infantry.  That should be a very interesting program for those of you who wish to attend that.

We need more good rifles for the Federal Army and to fill out the 87 privates.  This is a great chance to participate in a quality program, donate your money and time to preservation and have a great experience on one of the most pristine battlefield in the country.
Your Pard,
Chad Greene"

Please contact Perryville Battlefield for more information.
Thanks,
Joni House