ROCHESTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2010
The Tenth Michigan Infantry is proud to return for the 11th time
to the Rochester Heritage Festival.
ACTORS WANTED!
To reenact our nations history.
The Recruiting Station will be open both days. Come volunteer
and Join us to help preserve the heritage of these United States of
America.
Email us for an audition or stop by the Sutler/Registration tent to sign in. Limited number of portrayals available.
Rochester 2009 Schedule of Events
Saturday May 23
10:00 am Posting of the Colors (Cannon Firing)
10:15 am Sick Call
10:30 am Company Drill
01:00 pm Opening Ceremony
of Vintage Base Ball
02:00 pm Artillery Drill (Cannon Firing)
02:15 pm Gentleman’s Duel
03:00 pm SKIRMISH
Medical Scenario to follow
04:00 pm 1860s Period Fashion Show
05:00 pm Company Drill
06:00 pm Retreat of the Colors
08:30 pm Candlelight Camp Tour
(Tickets Available before 5pm at Sutler Tent No Charge)
Sunday May 24, 2009
10:00 am Posting of the Colors (Cannon Firing).
10:15 am Sick Call
10:30 am Camp Inspection
11:00 am Company Drill
01:00 pm SKIRMISH
Medical Scenario to follow
02:00 pm Memorial Day Program
with 5th Michigan Regiment Band
03:00 pm Artillery Drill (Cannon Firing)
03:15 pm Retreat of the Colors
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ACTORS WANTED!
To reenact our nations history.
(Members must commit to a minimum of 3 Michigan weekend events per year. Families are encouraged to join.)
TENTH MICHIGAN INFANTRY AT ROCHESTER
Camp Norman O. Rowley
and Paint Creek Recruiting Station
Norman O. Rowley (1918 -2008) was the founder of the Tenth Michigan Infantry. He served the unit for over 30 years in a variety of roles including Commanding Officer, Chaplain and Surgeon.
He was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a Staff Sergeant in the 125th Infantry Red Arrow Division during World War II.
He was the last member of our family to have actually known Civil War veterans.
His last visit to Rochester was in 2005.
FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ROCHESTER COME AND SEE
THE CANDLELIGHT CAMP TOUR!!!
Pick up your FREE ticket anytime during the day at the Sutler Tent ( the Civil War store)and then on
SATURDAY EVENING AT 8:30 pm
join us, as members of the Tenth Michigan Infantry take you back in time to the year 1864.
You will be guided through the camps by the glow of candlelight and campfires to see scenes depicted from an army on the march and at the front.
See the Sights and Sounds of an era now past
Our Sutlers, Regimental Supply and The General's Lady, will be on site with a full shop of period Civil War goods for both the reenactor and the general public. Last year the Blue & Gray hats and rifles for the kids sold out so come early to get your set as the sutler's are coming back with a fresh supply.
Also, a first at Rochester - Cartridge Candy at the Civil War Candy Shop.
Living history camps are always open, feel free to stop by and ask questions, sing songs at the fire or maybe stop in for a game of poker and a sample taste of soldiers hardtack. Weevils optional!
Some of our returning favorites events for the festival will include:
The Artillery Drill & Firing of our Mountain Howitzer Cannon!!! This will be accomplished several times each day. Please check the schedule so you don't miss out!.
Civil War era Fashion Show on Saturday.
Skirmish on both Saturday and Sunday
