5th Annual Peninsula
Napoleonic Spring Campaign
May 4 - 6, Anza, California
Registration
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Some new announcements
for the Anza event.
1) We ask for volunteers to assist in making this a better event
a) parking mangement
b) registratations
c) meal prep helpers for the cooks
d) table & benches set up for meals
e) clean up
f) Beverage Tent- tenders
g) entertainment - musicians, dancers, singers welcomed
2) Fire Alert - most likely we will be under STRICT FIRE
ALERT (due to drought & dry
conditions)
That will mean no campfires, cooking may be adjusted to charcol or propane by
chefs.
3) Commanders please email me the number in your units attending. INDIVIDUALS
Please preregister so we can plan a head count.
4) Bring your own period plates/bowls and knives and forks- everyone please clean
up as well
5) Meal Plan and Site Fee - We are getting an additonal portalette as well as
a sink for cleaning and washing
Site Fee is $10 for everyone -
Meal Plan - this is $25 for everyone 12 and older $20 for 12 and
under
This is covers five seperate meals and beverages/wine - a period style menu!
Friday Dinner,
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
DOWNLOAD MEAL PLAN and REGISTRATION
FORMS and send in your funds postmarked by
April 21st. Please mail it to Lisa Mathews.
6) Photo Waivers will be signed by all attending on site
7) Period Rumage Sale - bring Napoleonic era items to sell or trade - Sunday
after breakfast
8) Schedule of Events - please see the revised schedule below
in the general announcements
9) Enclosed is a FLYER to give to your quality reenacting
friends and candidates so they can enjoy this grand era!
RE-READ ALL BELOW
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WHEN: Main Day
- Saturday, May 5 is the main day. Thursday evening and Friday are setup
days. Possible drill and skirmish on Friday. Good conversation and dinner.
Sunday afternoon is strike.
WHERE: On historic land that was once part of the Spainish Crown two
hundred years ago. General de Anza walked through the property. While it was Nueve Espana, it looks just like old Spain! At Lee Barrett's place.
19 acres, open and wooded area in the high
mountains east of Temecula, California.
60815 Burnt Valley Rd Anza, CA (East of Temecula) landline:
951 763-5250,
Directions
on Map Quest:
(It is about 2 hours drive from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles)
WHO: Napoleonic reenactors: Soldiers and ladies and period civilian observers....
(Rev War and Civil War REENACTORS ARE WELCOMED! We have some tips on how
to convert your look to Spanish guerillas) THIS IS NOT A GENERAL PUBLIC
EVENT. This is a PRIVATE EVENT. All folks are REQUIRED to dress in period
clothing or uniform. We have some limited loaner gear to help. (Contact
us!) Percusion cap weapons are allowable with the extra steps for this
event... Napoleonics while relatively new to California, there are several
seasoned units in the area that attend. We are in a growing phase and gaining
interest and comradery! If you are interested and new to this time period
we can help
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TIME PERIOD: Our timeline is
1807-1814, Peninsula Wars in Spain and Portugal... somewhere near Cindad
Rodrigo...(As mentioned in Baron de Marbot's memoirs.) there were troops
(indiviuals and small units) from all over Europe in this region fighting
for the Allies or the French: (Bavarians, Saxons, Morrocans, Russians,
Turks, Prussians,Greeks, Poles, Lithuanians, Austrians, Swedes, Americans,
Irish etc) There were numerous guerilla civilian and militia troops and
well as main line combatants. All time periods units and uniforms of
the Napoleonic Age are certainly welcomed as well as the Revolutionary
wars with minimal conversion.... there is only a six year lapse of time.
In the poor sections of Spain and Portugal, not that much changed. Weapons
were often were 30-40 years old and clothing among the outlying regions
was often a half century behind the fashions of Paris or London.
WHAT: Our timeline is 1807-1814, Peninsula Wars in Spain and Portugal...
somewhere near Cindad Rodrigo...(As mentioned in Baron de Marbot's memoirs.)
there were troops (indiviuals and small units) from all over Europe in
this region fighting for the Allies or the French: (Bavarians, Saxons,
Morrocans, Russians, Turks, Prussians,Greeks, Poles, Lithuanians, Austrians,
Swedes, Americans, Irish etc) There were numerous guerilla civilian and
militia troops and well as main line combatants. All time periods units
and uniforms of the Napoleonic Age are certainly welcomed as well as
the Revolutionary wars with minimal conversion.... there is only a six
year lapse of time. In the poor sections of Spain and Portugal, not that
much changed. Weapons were often were 30-40 years old and clothing among
the outlying regions was often a half century behind the fashions of
Paris or London.
"Valour is never forgotten only the forgotten
battle"
MUSICIANS: We would love to have fife and drums and bag pipers participate
as well as evening musicians & fiddlers. JOIN US!
BATTLE: Ideally, we will have several of these on Saturday as well
as Sunday. This will depend of the number and types of troops...We
had four major battles last year on Saturday as well as duel. We have
several scenarios and skirmishes planned on different parts of the
property. There are several fortifications and open and wooded areas.
Infantry: We have several regular line troops attending
Artillery: We are hoping to have support on both sides
Cavalry: We will have Light & Heavy troops
Camp Followers and aristocracy: a great addition to the camplife
Bands: We are hoping to have both sides field music into battle.
NEW UNITS FOR "NEWBYS": To encourage more to learn and participate
in Napoleonics, we have special units and mentors to help and assist
you in this great endeavor. A chance to learn, drill, equipment, how
to "live and die" in the hobby etc...
ENCAMPMENT: We have an area for period camping adjacent to the old stone
cabin as well as a different location for modern tents. There is also
zone for pickets for horses, and horse trailers. The motels are in Palm Desert,
Idyllwild and Temecula...or Warner Hot Springs... all about 30 minutes
away. There are some restaurants within 5 miles, in Anza. There is even gambling!
We have own of course too.
ENCAMPMENT: We have an area for period camping adjacent to the old
stone cabin as well as a different location for modern tents. There
is also zone for pickets for horses, and horse trailers.
Hotel Accommodations: There is Lovely
Hotel with comfy cabins and beds
25 minutes away in Idyllwild
for those that prefer not to "rough it".
Very reasonable rates!
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CONDITIONS: This will be rather basic camping... there is plenty of
drinking water (from a superb well) as well as permission for
campfires. We
are arraigning to obtain a portable toilet... (This will be small fee
to
cover this cost.) Most cell phones work in the area, we ask you to use
them
out of sight, except for emergencies. Please remember to bring any
medication or special needs. In April, it does chill down at night at
this
higher elevation (5000ft), so please bring warm clothes and bedding.
BRING
HEAVY BLANKETS. I will say this again BRING HEAVY BLANKETS!!!!
Lee and Patty have been superbly designing the landscape and structures
for
the proper time period.
FOOD: We planning a group cook that will prepare 5 sets of meals for all.
(Friday supper, Sat- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, sunday breakfast) All of
this will be period traditional meals. This will be for a reasonal price including
wine and desert.
Meal Plan and Site Fee - We are getting an additonal portalette as well as
a sink for cleaning and washing
Site Fee is $10 for everyone -
Meal Plan - this is 25$ for everyone 12 and older, $20 for 12 and under
This is covers five seperate meals and beverages/wine - a period style menu!
Friday Dinner,
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
This is a meal packet to economize and save time in preparation and logistics
before and at the campsite.
Lisa Mathews and the cooking crew will be our chefs, cooking period food for
this event for the entire weekend!
The meals will be Northern Italian, Spanish and French in theme and period
to food then...Please if possible, bring your own PERIOD plates, mugs and silverware.
As much period looking cutlery adds to the ambiance.
We are only will have two designated campfires, due to the high fire risk...
if you plan to cook your own meal, please work around the main cooking site
and use the 2nd site. If you have a special diet, I recommend that you plan your own meals
Each unit will provide voluteers to help with the campsite as well as the cook
and cleanup - teamwork!
Local Airports: Burbank, LAX (Los Angeles), San Diego Airports all 2 hours
away. Palm Springs 1 hour from site, Ontario 1.5 hour away from site. All
have rental car service. Consider a stop at a Trader Joes, a unique Grocery
chain located all over S California for fresh breads and snacks for the event.
If you need to crash pad, contact us so we can coordinate something or arrive
early at Lee's...
WEAPONS: We have a great source for your flintlock of choice at very low prices!
WAIVERS: EVERYONE MUST SIGN THESE to walk on the property.
PHOTO RELEASE: We plan on more promoting of this event and activity... you
must sign these too! We will have one or two splendid student cinematographers,
that filming the event. They will be dressed in period clothing and be discreet
and out of the way...they know that this is a spontateous event, and is not
to be staged for their benefit.... it is an event for us.... we will use this
material and photos for the War Horse & Militaria Heritage Foundation,
their class projects and promoting the time period and horses.
FIRING WEAPONS: PLEASE DO NOT FIRE ANYTHING ON THE PREMISES UNTIL YOU HAVE
BEEN GIVEN SPECIFIC PERMISSION BY LEE BARRET OR FRITZ BRONNER. (Don't worry
you will have plenty of opportunity during the event)
HORSE RENTAL: I have one promising lead for additional horses over the number last year....and we will continue to look for more horses suitable for a range of rider ability... If can bring you own horse it is preferred... since the rentals will have to transported to the site along with rental fee. We will continue to work on this. The goal is to have the horses there Friday
If you bring your horse from out of state be sure you have all the paper work for the state border crossings (i.e. coggins test) as well as bringing the horse back into your state. We ask that you bring sound and well mannered horses, no stallons.
WILD ANIMALS: There are mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes and wild dogs that
have been sighted in the area. We may need volunteers to post picket duty during
the night... I recommend that you do not bring small pets...Mostly likely the
number of people will scare these animals away from the area.
Photographry : We will have several interns like last year in period clothing
SAFETY: Please keep minors under close supervision at all times! Small children
should with an adult always. (safety rules will be added) There is NO FIRING
of weapons before sunrise or after sunset. DO NOT FIRE ANY WEAPONS, UNTIL
THE SAFETY CZAR HAS GIVEN THE CLEARANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!
Please be aware
of
the horses. We will have a safety meeting Friday afternoon with the commanders
and in the morning before each
skirmish.
Campfires: There are only two approved areas for the campfires.... period. These
are designated locations for fire safety. No other fires are allowed. There
is one in the Crown Forces and one in the Imperial Camps.
SITE FEE: There is a nominal charge for the portalet and misc expenses $10
BLACK POWDER: Out of towners let me know how much you need! Local folks
please store up for our guests.
Sutlers:
For basic tailoring and uniforms try agesanderas@earthlink.net
For Muskets - Middlesex peteplunkett@msn.com
Registration
For Event | Event Safety Rules | BN
Safety Rules | WHAMHF Waiver
SCHEDULE FOR EVENT:
We plan on photos, drill, BATTLE, marches and wine and song
later in the evening..
Thursday afternoon and evening: Set-Up
Friday Setup 10am...till and informal gathering, drill and preparations...
Saturday: Once things start the two encampments will be on alert all day!
9:30AM - Marshall the Forces for the Duke and Emperor's Review Parade and drill
10:15 AM Fire Flintlocks and Skirmish
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00PM Music and Picket posts of the two camps, and surprises
2:00PM Battle and Marches
3:00PM Tea
4:00PM Late Skirmish
5:00PM Prepare encampments & Pickets
6:00-9:00PM Dinner and Singing
SUNDAY: More to Glory. March with Wellington or the Emperor!
Morning: Breakfast
Late Morning: TBA Skirmish etc
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If
you have questions:
Please e-mail Fritz, fbronner@earthlink.net or
call @ 818 896-8390 or Lee @ 951 763-5250. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!
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