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Jason A. Sumner
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Christmas at Marbury and Reflection
Our company has had a year of firsts, a year of growth, and a year of learning as we have adjusted to our new home in the Hardee Guard...
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Jason A. Sumner
Oct 3, 20248 min read
Onward to Kennesaw!
Our Company had the privilege of working with the National Park Service to provide a Living History Program at Kennesaw Mountain National...
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Jason A. Sumner
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Union Soldiers of St. Clair County?
" Union Soldiers of St. Clair County - 24th August, 2024 ," a trip to the Ashville Museum and Archives in Ashville, Alabama I was very...
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Jason A. Sumner
Aug 15, 20243 min read
Preparations for the Fall Season
Recapping a quiet summer break: If you're following along, you’ll notice that there hasn’t been much in the way of posting in a few...
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Jason A. Sumner
May 10, 20245 min read
“A Recap of the Skirmish in the Valley”
Fiddler’s Green, Jacksonville, AL 5th - 6th May, 2024 Our home event, the annual “Skirmish in the Valley” was a rather fantastic two day...
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Jason A. Sumner
Apr 22, 202410 min read
Growth and New Beginnings at Fort Harker - 2024
Friday, 5th April, 2024 - Sunday, 7th April, 2024 The company’s second voted event was a first for the company as we were officially in...
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Jason A. Sumner
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Recreating the Colors of the 79th PA
A flag for the 79th PA VOL. INF. Co E. - Established officially on 11th November, 2023 Following the event at Tallassee this past...
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Jason A. Sumner
Feb 4, 20244 min read
We're Recruiting!
A few questions for you to consider: Have you considered becoming a living historian? Do you have a passion for learning about and...
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Jason A. Sumner
Nov 15, 20236 min read
Battle for the Armory - Tallassee, Alabama
Thursday, 9th November, 2023 - Sunday, 12th November, 2023 Tallassee marked the final event of the season for our company and would also...
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Jason A. Sumner
Nov 13, 20234 min read
The Fight at Skirim Creek
Skirim Creek - 4th & 5th November, 2023 - Crossville, Alabama Though non-voted, this event was absolutely enjoyable for our members....
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Jason A. Sumner
Nov 9, 20231 min read
A Connection to the Past
Looking towards the Past... When looking to the past for answers to my identity, to that place from which my family has come, and to the...
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Jason A. Sumner
Oct 18, 20233 min read
A Brief Recap of Cowboy Days at Old Baker Farm
Saturday, 14th October, 2023 - Sunday, 15th October, 2023 / Harpersville, AL (Shelby County) A departure from our normal undertakings,...
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Jason A. Sumner
Oct 10, 202311 min read
The 160th Anniversary of Chickamauga
23rd - 24th September, 2023 - Event by the Atlanta Campaign, Inc. What an honor and privilege it was to take the field at the 160th...
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Jason A. Sumner
Apr 6, 202310 min read
Ft. Blakeley
Friday, 31st March, 2023 - Saturday, 1st April, 2023 This time, my adventures took me on a brief departure from the mainstream side of...
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Jason A. Sumner
Mar 6, 20236 min read
The Fight for the Tannehill Ironworks:
Our first living history event of the 2023 season, held at Tannehill State Park, signified distinct and evident growth of participation...
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Jason A. Sumner
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Gettysburg - Company Quilt Raffle
Please consider assisting the company in our efforts to travel to Gettysburg for the 160th Anniversary Event, hosted by the Patriots of...
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Jason A. Sumner
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Join us at Tannehill
Friday, 3rd March, 2023 - Sunday, 5th March, 2023 The 20th Kentucky Volunteer Inf. Company F. will serve as a co-host for this historical...
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Jason A. Sumner
Jan 21, 20231 min read
2023 Spring Events
Company Voted Events: 3rd - 5th March, 2023 - "Battle for the Tannehill Iron Works" - McCalla, Alabama (Co-host Company) / 12632...
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Jason A. Sumner
Jan 21, 20233 min read
2023 Company Winter Meeting - Saturday, 21st January, 2023
Report of the Minutes: Co. F of the 31st Alabama Infantry met at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, AL for our Annual Winter...
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Jason A. Sumner
Nov 21, 20226 min read
Battle for the Armory - Tallassee, Alabama
10th - 13th November, 2022 The Company traveled to Tallassee, Alabama for the 25th Annual "Battle of the Armory." The event this year was...
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