SANTIAGO MEETS ST. LOUIS
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR NATIONAL RE-ENACTMENT
During the days of August 3-5, 2001 members of the 9th U.S. Infantry and the Batallon de Cazadores No. 25 will be hosting the 2001 National re-enactment of the Spanish-American War on the grounds of the 1866 Fulkerson Mansion. This event has been voted as the U.S.A.W.S. “Annual” for 2001 and member units will be making the maximum effort to attend this event. The previous U.S.A.W.S. events have been a great success and we hope to continue the tradition.
The site is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville, Illinois on IL Route 267. The Fulkerson Mansion sets on Hazel Dell Farm which covers approximately 60 acres. The privately owned property has a variety of terrain that includes rolling hills, open fields, woods, and wooded creek. This variety will allow us to provide the re-enactors with various U.S. & Cuban vs. Spanish battle scenarios including pre-1898 skirmishes between Cuban and Spanish forces. Jerseyville is located approximately 45 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. The event’s close proximity to St. Louis makes it convenient for those who are flying in from around the country. Those who need to may ship ammunition and supplies for the event ahead of time as long as prior arrangements are made. Those wishing to do so will need to contact Steve Beaver of the 9th U.S. or Robert Leinweber of the Patria Battalion.
All authentic impressions both military and civilian as well as period sutlers are encouraged to register for this event.
Collectors and historians are welcome to register for the event and set up displays of original artifacts and give lectures regarding this period of history.
This event is designed as a “non-spectator” event which means that we are not advertising to the public as to our presence or activities on the site. If curious people stop by then they are welcome to watch our activities. This event is for the re-enactors to really enjoy themselves and to exchange information and ideas.
Plans at this point are to have the day filled with the various aspects of daily military life including but not limited to drill and battle re-enactments. Dispalys of original items and lectures are encouraged as well. Tentative plans have been made to tour a military museum in St. Louis if enough folks are interested. If you have any suggestions for activities that you would like to see take place please let us know.
At least one mock up of a block house is to be constructed with hopes of constructing more if the level of participation warrants it. Additionally, entrenchments are to be dug and improved with sand bags and strung with real barbed wire.
Garrison style camps are planned for the primary camping area near the mansion. However, the option is open for campaign style or front line camps to be established for those who want the feel of the jungles of Cuba, Puerto Rico or the Philippines.
Since this is “non-spectator” event the funding for the event is obtained through registration fees. Water, Firewood, straw, portable toilets and meals/rations are to be provided by the event through the collection of registration fees.
Deadline for registration is July 1, 2001. Please be sure to have your registration postmarked no later than July 1, 2001. This deadline helps us to make sure that the necessary funds will be on hand to pay for the expenses of the event. Registration fees are: $20.00 per soldier, $15.00 per civilian and no charge for children who are 12 or younger. Registration should be made payable to and sent to Robert Leinweber at the address below. If you have any questions or will not be able to meet the deadline please contact us as soon as possible.
U.S. Military and civilians are being coordinated by Steve Beaver of the 9th U.S. Infantry. He can be contacted at:
Steve
Beaver
P.O. Box 283
Mulberry, IN 46058-0283
beaver@mintel.net
Spanish and Cuban military and civilians as are being coordinated by Robert Leinweber of the 25th Rifle Battalion at:
Robert
Leinweber
P.O. Box 73
Easton, IL 62633
(309) 562 – 7664
rkl@casscomm.com