Co. H, 33rd Virginia Infantry Regiment
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What: Living History and March
When: July 23-25, 2004
Where: Kernstown Battlefield

Company H, 33rd Virginia Infantry (Stonewall Brigade) is working with the Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA) on a weekend of activities to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Kernstown.

The event will be held July 23-25, 2004. This is a campaign-style event and everyone is encouraged to minimize their canvas, although shelter halves and tent flies are allowed in case of rain. On Friday night, the Confederates will be transported from the parking area at Kernstown to their camp at Bartonsville. On Saturday morning, the Confederates will march the approximately three (3) miles to the Kernstown Battlefield, arriving at 11:30 am and will retrace the steps of Williams Terry's Brigade as skirmishers along Houge Run. In the afternoon, there will be another demonstration for the public, followed by an afternoon living history program. On Saturday night, the Confederates will camp on the battlefield. Sunday's activities will commence at 11:00 am with living history programs through the afternoon.

The Union troops will camp both nights on Pritchard's Hill. Artillery demonstrations will highlight some of the programs. Beginning at 10:30 am on Saturday, the Union troops will recreate a skirmish line coming off Pritchards's Hill and advancing on Houge's Run. This line will give ground as the Confederates come on the field. Living history programs will fill the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.

The purpose of the living history and march is to draw public attention to this little known and visited battlefield. This summer, the KBA successfully paid off the 315 acres of the Pritchard-Grim Farm, which they have been working for years to preserve - the heart of the battlefield. Their current project is to raise funds for the restoration of the c1854 Pritchard House. For this reason, the living history weekend will have a preservation component, whereby donations will be raised through a small registration fee and/or contributions.

For more information, please contact Kim Stidley at: kk33vacoh@comcast.net or (703) 264-1684

Confederate Uniform and Equipment Guidelines for 140th Anniversary of the Second Battle of Kernstown July 23-25, 2004

The guiding impression for the weekend will be the 33rd Virginia Infantry of Brigadier General William Terry's Brigade or Major General John B. Gordon's Division. As an Army of Northern Virginia regiment in 1864, the 33rd Virginia received uniforms and equipment produced at the Richmond Depot and Richmond Arsenal.

The guidelines are intended to be just that, guidelines. No one will be rejected from the event, although we do ask everyone to try and adhere, as much as possible, to these suggestions. Under each item, the suggested model or type is listed in order of preference.

Uniforms and Equipment for the Enlisted

Jackets

  1. Richmond Depot pattern "Type II" or Peter Tait pattern in blue-gray kersey.
  2. Richmond Depot pattern "Type II" in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.
  3. Richmond Depot pattern "Type III" in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.
  4. Richmond Depot pattern "Type I" in kersey, jean, cassimere, or satinet.
  5. Frock coat of documented pattern

We request that civilian sack coats not be worn by any military personnel.

Trousers

  1. Richmond Depot issue in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.
  2. Civilian work trousers, Relief Association trousers in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.

Headwear

  1. Civilian pattern slouch hat in correct period color and construction
  2. Military kepi
  3. Federal "Hardee" hat of period construction

We request that no federal forage caps or kepis be worn and that all hats be devoid of brass and other ornamentation.

Shirt

  1. Civilian pattern in woven check, stripes, or solid.
  2. Federal issue shirt in brown, blue, gray, red, white.
  3. English army shirt.

Socks

1. Cotton or wool in correct pattern and color.

Suspenders/Braces

  1. Civilian styles in correct pattern, four tabs or six tabs. Cotton, linen, wool, jean, leather, tapestry material, correct period elastic.

Waistbelt

  1. Richmond Depot Infantryman's Roller Buckle
  2. Black leather belt with any of the following buckles: "Georgia frame," forked tongue, English "snake," Virginia state seal.

Cap Box

  1. Richmond Depot pattern with lead finial.
  2. Federal issue patterns.
  3. English Enfield pattern.

Cartridge Box

  1. Richmond Depot pattern with lead finial.
  2. Federal issue patterns.
  3. English Enfield pattern.

Scabbards

  1. Richmond Depot pattern with lead finial.
  2. Federal issue patterns.

Haversacks

  1. Confederate unpainted haversacks.
  2. Confederate painted haversacks.
  3. Federal issue patterns painted.

Canteens

  1. Wood or tin drum.
  2. US M1858 "smoothside" tin canteen.
  3. US M1862 "bulls-eye" tin canteen.

Knapsacks

  1. Confederate documented patterns: "Kibler" and "Johnson".
  2. Federal issue pattern: "double-bag."
  3. English "Isaac and Campbell" pattern.

We prefer that everyone wear a knapsack, however if you do not own one the above listed types, please bring a bedroll.

Blankets

  1. Confederate documented styles.
  2. Federal issue styles.
  3. Coverlets and civilian patterns.

Ground Cloth

  1. Painted canvas.
  2. Federal issue rubberized canvas.

Shoes

  1. Confederate documented styles.
  2. Imported English styles.
  3. Federal issue styles.
  4. Civilian styles.

Weapons

  1. Imported English P1863 Enfield rifle-musket - .577 caliber
  2. Richmond-made rifle-musket - .58 caliber
  3. US M1861 or M1863 Springfield rifle-musket - .58 caliber

It is preferred that US M1816 and M1842 smoothbore muskets not be carried, unless it is the only weapons owned.

Uniforms for the Officers

Jacket

  1. Richmond Depot pattern "Type II" or Peter Tait pattern in blue-gray kersey.
  2. Richmond Depot pattern "Type II" in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.
  3. Richmond Depot pattern "Type III" in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.
  4. Frock coat of documented pattern.

It is preferred that officers wear "shell" jackets as opposed to frock. Like the enlisted, civilian coast are strongly discouraged.

Trousers

  1. Richmond Depot issue in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.
  2. Civilian work trousers, Relief Association trousers in kersey, jean, cassimere or satinet.

Headwear

  1. Civilian pattern slouch hat in correct period color and construction
  2. Military kepi
  3. Federal "Hardee" hat of period construction

We request that no federal forage caps or kepis be worn and that all hats be devoid of brass and other ornamentation.

Footwear

  1. Confederate documented style shoes.
  2. Imported English style shoes.
  3. Documented style boots.
  4. Federal issue styles.
  5. Civilian styles