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fifttii 10 TUFPKfl LAKE FREE fflESS, WED., SEPT. 22, 2004 tattle raged and history same to life during Civil War eenactment at LP Quinn feekend catted total success from education standpoint |>y Newton Greiner White canvas tents fluttered ; the breeze under a sunny blue ky and none of the predicted rain iiaterialized over the weekend luring the Civil War reenactment |eld at LP Quinn Elementary chool grounds in Tupper Lake. Ladies in gingham skirts vent about their chores, and little tids playing with wooden toys jjnd rag dolls pranced among the jults in the encampment. Soldiers in blue or gray >olen uniforms stirred ipfires or sat under the canvas jaulin just sharing a story in : shade. jj These were just some of the Scenes from over the weekend as fcivil War reenactors converged Jen Tupper Lake to give students *and local citizens a taste of what •life was like during America's Jgvil War in the 1860s. At night the campfires took in the sights and soiwds of the soldiers of the north and of the weekend. The Saturday night dance came together really well as ten Tupper Lake reenactors kicked up their heels with reenactors from Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Canada for a little hooting and hollerin'. The weekend was \awesome\ by all accounts and everyone who the south took the time to memorialize their dead and wounded heroes. \Many people forget, that the confederate soldiers were Americans too,\ Mr. Gilbert reminded. A couple of generals were on hand at the reenactment. One of which portrayed General Armistead with all of the was involved hopes to do it again trappings of the uniform next year. The next stop for organizer Pete Gilbert is Virginia, where he and other local reenactors will attend a reenactment at Cedar Creek. At the anniversary of that battle there will be almost 12,000 reenactors at the battle which usually draws about 5,000. Shirley Ellerbuch, of the Utica area was set up in the school with her paintings of the Civil War and the soldiers and civilians of the day. Her paintings were phenomenal. Her son and daughter, Nate and Diana, are also reenactors with the 13th North Carolina. Reenactors included Union 1st Sgt. Pete Gilbert, serving with the 55th VA Co. D, was the key organizers of this past weekend's reenactment days. A Civic War reenactor for troops from the 2nd Michigan, close to 20 years, Mr. Gilbert and the 6th Pennsylvania as well spearheaded the local reenactment (this was the biggest one he has .sparked to life, as soldiers and had locally). He is with the 55th ffahiilies garnered for their supper, Virginia Company D Volunteers IfjjKi later meandered over to the as an infantry first sergeant. *8ance, called a cotillion, where Mr. Gilbert credited local *they were treated to live music reenactors Claire Santerre, Patty \and stepped lively in the manner and Larry Sexton and their son, £of the period. Matthew, as well as Stuart and ?$.* On Saturday, as the sun Rose Burnett with going above -|tood high in the sky and the and beyond the call of duty in the \\warmth of the day settled over days and weeks leading up to the reenactment. He said their help was a valuable asset toward the success of the weekend. He also credited his three children Crystal and Tiffany Gilbert, and Josh -•d)e fields, a skirmish broke out i between soldiers Of the north and 'tSuth. Although we mostly hear «§jf the major battles in history *6ooks, there were many small «$iirmishes like the ones that Facteau for their participation and ^ok place over the weekend, help during the event, igjjxording to Pete Gilbert who Suttlers (vendors) who sold rwganized and spearheaded the period clothing, tools, and wood ; weekend-long event. furniture were on hand and people Unlike the skirmishes of the kept those tents busy all *mad „ 1860s, however, spectators in the ;• hundreds lined the present-day ' battlefield, where men in blue ; and gray shot at each other from ! close range. The people were I, privileged to see just how the • war was fought over a hundred •1 years ago. Lines of soldiers ; shooting, and then stopping to • reload each time. The dead and '; wounded spread out on the '< battlefield, and a young boy ,; taking up the battle flag of his \ fallen comrade. jfiQCmlWar ^«ft4^*l __„.„,,..», -...,_.. _,.,. ' \wereTiTTuppeir LaEe For the three day event. On Friday afternoon over 800 school children from Tupper ake and the surrounding towns Tad the chance to tour the ^encampment and see the people jcloseup. Inside the school they Ijwere given a glimpse of more Ijhistory with displays, replicas, S^nd the actual implements of life Jjfipn the 1860s before their eyes. K >> As darkness fell, the mist •crept over the camp as the Reenactors bedded down for the knight in their woolen clothes. jpThe cold settled over the tents as handle light flickered from wood J^and glass lanterns true to the •{period. \It got a little cold *;especially toward morning,\ said *ieenactor Pete Gilbert later. 1^'Everyone was pretty well ^dressed for it, though, so we were *«,good to go.\ ** Friday's educational day was *«£ highlight of the weekend, as ^Children got to see, and listen to |pthe tall, bearded Abe Lincoln fjplayed by Jack Bayliss). KStudents from Long Lake, North ifeCreek, and Tupper Lake were JHoined by other students from %area schools. Elementary ^students and high school students weekend. Reenactors and visitors alike purchased woolen clothing and mementos of the war, while youngsters pranced around the fields with period replica weapons fighting their own make believe battles. The three major suttlers on hand included \Grandma's Old Trunk\ of southern New York and others from Susquehana, Pennsylvania. Brian Hollenbeck \came to the rescue\ with a food vending -wagon which was busy all The Tupper Lake Honor Guard was on hand to commemorate all of the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in all of the wars fought by America in a moving tribute. Following the battlefield scene as confederate reenactors from the 55th Virginia, the 16th North Carolina and the 13th North Carolina. John Reardon's weapons display inside the school was a definite hit among the grade schoolers who came for the historical education day on Friday. Lithographs displayed by Peter Curtiss of Lake Simond Road came from an old book, and his presence added yet another facet to the historical perspective of the era, both in the depictions of the battle scenes and in the methods of printing and etching of the day. Michael Griffiths displayed his hand made diorama depicting the Battle of Culps Hill, which although he was not able to be there Friday for the kids educational program, became a focal point for the rest of the weekend inside the school. As a note of interest, Culps Hill has a personal connection to the historical background of reenactor Pete Gilbert, as his great, great grandfather, James Farden fought in that battle during the Civil War. Pete's predecessor also fought at Gettysburg, where he was wounded in action. He was wounded again at Fishers Hill in FnTfaaeiphia. Also during the weekend Pete Gilbert's mother and father became hooked on the idea of becoming Civil War reenactors. Elizabeth Chapman of Ottawa, Canada was a big hit over the weekend as she explained a little about civilian life during the Civil War, The children appeared quite and what purpose a \boot lacer\ could serve, (photos by Judy McClelland) Bantam & Junior Bowling starts this Saturday, September 26th , Call Tupper Bowl at ^^^ 359-2234 or stop in to sign up. Facteau's Plumbing £t Heating We have Gould Water Systems sc Gould Water Pumps Working to Meet All of Your Heating &c Plumbing Needs Dugal Rd., Tupper Lake, Tel. 359-2143 Miss Hattie (Patty Sexton) portrays a Confederate nurse in the 1860's, surrounded by her charges- at front, from left, Hayley McCotters and Madison Fortier and at back, Krystal Gilbert, Matt Sexton and John Bujold. Do you use the phone book to look up addresses? Is yours correct? If not call Verizon toll free at 890-7100 to make sure it will be correct in the January phone book. If you see this Howdy Doody On Sept. 23rd Wish him a Happy Birthdai Jack Baylls, aka President Abraham Lincoln kept the children enthralled all day Friday. lEJsWfrlci^niimiitiSlTa .?5 WawbeckAvenue, Tupper I'ake Senior Portraits • Baby Photos iirnshj Portraits • Urine; uour Pots' Now Forming: Pointing & Drawing for Kids & Adults Call for appointment Cefl#569-3769 or 359-7644-
