These pictures were taken at the recent Mosby at Welbourne event in May 2009. This was a campaign event with members of the 1st Maryland Cav, Valley Light Horse, 1st Maine Cavalry along with several Federal infantry groups including the Liberty Rifles. This event was a 24 hour tactical and include torch light tours in and around Welbourne to raise funds for preservation of Welbourne and a donation to the Mosby Heritage Society. The Mosby Heritage Society helped with the torch light tours and advertising the event. This event was held in some of the most pristine land for horses and a Civil War reenactment. Click on the thumbnail pictures for a better view.
Old Salem Church
Old Salem Church June 2009
The 1st Maryland recently did a living history at Old Salem Church in Catonsville MD. The event was for a celebration of a wonderful old church and the history around it. We spent most of the day talking to a wonderful crowd and were treated great by the organizers of the event. We talked about the Civil War in general and answer many question about the 1st MD and cavalry during the war. This was a great local event and a joy for us to be part of. We hope we will be able to do more events like this for other local historical societies. All the photographs on this page are courtesy of Doug Schmenner. Doug is a local photographer who covers events in the area as well as other engagements.
Gilmor's Raid, Jerusalem Mills July 2009
The Gilmor's Raid was a great event for the 1st Maryland Cavalry. We were able to ride as a small unit and drill which we needed for both men and horses. The event provided spectators with three different scenarios and the reenactors great trails to ride. The event was well organized and provided a great meal for the participants on Saturday night. Our compliments to Charlie Kibler and all the folks that work at Jerusalem Mills.
Hope's Campaign Tactical September 2009
Hope's Campaign was a tactical event held in Elizabethtown PA. The event went live at 8 am and continued to late afternoon when the sky opened and the rains came. This event focused on the tactical use of troops in the field. Individual units were fed into the site at different intervals through the day. There were times that in the field more troops were needed, but none were to be had. This was a great event for the cavalry. The three of us that attended were responsible for scouting, harassing, bringing in information, drawing maps, holding flanks and intersections, and working with the infantry for guided attacks. Overall, this was a great event. Our compliments to Chris Anders, Courtney Abell, and all the other people involved with making this event more interesting then just another tactical. Not to mention, that all the proceeds went to a great cause. We look forward to this event next year, hopefully with no rain.
Monocacy Living History July 2010
The 1st Maryland Cavalry participate in a living history demonstration at the Monocacy Battlefield along with other infantry units and a signal detachment. The event was held on the original battlefield on the anniversary of the battle. Our campsite was on the side of the Gambril house on the hill overlooking the Gambril Mill and battlefield. We did a couple presentations on evaluating and appraising a horse for cavalry services and spoke to numerous spectators with question about the cavalry and the members of the 1st Maryland Cavalry. With special permission from the park, we were allowed to ride part of the battlefield and rode pass the ford that General McCausland crossed during the battle. The house in the picture faces towards the Gambril Mill and the rest of the battlefield. The ford is to the right of the house down at the river. We had a great experience participating in an event in Maryland. The staff and rangers at the battlefield were great to work with and we look forward to being part of more events at the Monocacy Battlefield
Living History at Bluemont VA September 25, 2010
In Late September, members of the 1st Maryland Cavalry participated in a small one day living history sponsored by the Snickersville Turnpike Association in Bluemont Va. The day was to recreate the small and quick encounter between several members of Mosby's Rangers and the 6th VA cavalry home on leave and members of a New York Cavalry detachment. There are conflicting descriptions of the battle, but the Rangers and troopers from the 6th VA were home on leave when a detachment of New Yorkers enter the town. The alarm was sounded and a quick running fight ensued. The New Yorkers were surprised and chased out of town. This was a nice small one day event held in the great small town of Bluemont.
Sky Meadows Virginia Living History October 2010
The 1st Maryland Cavalry was invited by the Virginia Park Service to do a living history encampment at Sky Meadows Park for the Fall Festival Days. Sky Meadows Park is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in a 1,862 acre park. The park had other activities through out the day to celebrate local traditions and history. We were able to ride various trails to enjoy the fall scenery. The large home that is the center piece of the park was owned after the Civil War by George M Slater who was from Maryland. George served with the 1st MD Infantry at the beginning of the war. When his term of enlistment was up, he enlisted in Co. K of the 1st Virginia Cavalry which was made up of Marylanders. He was one of the first 15 men detailed with then Capt. Mosby for scouting. This orginal assignment was short lived because Col. Fitz Lee of the 1st VA wanted his troopers back. When George's enlistment was up in Co. K, he officially enlisted in Mosby's Rangers for the remainder of the war. It was nice to spend time around and tour a house that was owned by a Maryland trooper who served in the war. The accomodations at the park were outstanding as well as working with the park staff. We were allowed to spend the night in a period cabin on the grounds and ride the beautiful park. We look forward to more opportunities to work with the park rangers at Sky Meadows Park.
