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Oak Forest 1812 & Napoleonic Wars Reenactment |
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| Dates: | Friday Sept 14 - Sunday Sept 16 | |
| Last update: | Feb 3, 2012 | |
| Location: | City Property |
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| Type of Event: | Public event, camps, small scale battles | |
| Who is invited: | All Napoleonic and 1812 | |
| Cavalry Friendly? | Cavalry is welcomed, they may come dismounted or bring their own horses, rental horses are available. | |
| Family Friendly? | Family is welcome, period dress is requested. | |
| Description: | Public event hosted by the Veterans Commission of Oak Forest, covering both the Napoleonic wars and the war of 1812, there will be a Napoleonic, and an 1812 battle both days. Reenactors are invited to bring multiple kits and participate in both period battles if they would like. Battle scenarios will be planned around numbers to keep the scenarios believable to the public. |
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| Food: | There will be food vendors on site, a FREE reenactor meal is provided Saturday evening. | |
| Accomodations: | Period camping only on site. |  |
| Straw, Water, Wood: | All three are provided | |
| Weapons, Powder, etc: | If you only participate in either Napoleonic or 1812, plan for 2 battles, if you plan on both periods, plan on 4 battles. There will be a powder ration provided to every battle participant, available loose or in pre-rolled cartridges. Crossing sabers and bayonets is allowed, though some scripting should be undertaken if that is anticipated. | |
| Entertainment: | Live band and dance callers for a Saturday evening dance after the meal under a large (40’x80’) tent. | |
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| Closest airport: | We are under 1 hour from O’hare and Midway Aiports |  |
| Fees or stipends: | No fees, Powder issue as mentioned above. | |
| Contact Info: | For more Information regarding this event, please contact: Ian Baker |  |