SPARKS OF SECESSION
The event was spectacular!...
17th Inf. OTB
This was a grand and unique
event. I can think of none other that I have attended in recent history that
has left such a positive impression. I will treasure the memories from this
event for years to come.
Tripp Corbin Armory Guards/WIG
At the risk of sounding overly prideful, I can say
that the Westville Economy was able to run at least as well as a period economy
would have.
Peter Berezuk Tramp Brigade/SCAR
WOW! Jim Butler and all the rest of the
people behind this event deserve highest praise. It was magical in my book.
Matt Woodburn GHTI
There
have only been a handful of events in my life as a reenactor
(30 years) that truly capture a window in time. This event blew those away. I
think this sets a new standard for LH civilian events.
Todd Harrington
Ambrotypist
I had visited the site a
few times prior both in period and modern so I was anxious to see it full of
proper folks. I was not dissapointed. It was an
awesome scene. All that did not attend missed a truely
rare opportunity.
Patrick Petersen Critter Co.
It
went by too quick.We met alot
of nice people and we'd love to do it again!
Ed Henry Plug Uglies/SCAR
I had a great time! We brought the town to life. A
working economy, saw mill, cotton gin, not to mention
a dye pot.
Rob Murray 1st MN
Jim Butler and Vicki Rumble hit a
Grand Slam with this event. it has set a new standard
with preparation, planning and flow.
Greg Deese Tramp Brigade/SCAR
It was amazing, being the
first ones on site, watching as the town took on a life of its own. Everyone
was busy, doing what a 19th century person would be doing. Just looking down
the streets on Saturday morning was an experience well worth the drive....
Billy Birney
Did I mention the pure joy of eating FRESH sugar
cane?
Charles Heath
Well
what an incredible time that was! Even four days after the event I can't help
but sit back and think of all the bizarre, exciting and hilarious times that we
all had. My compliments to all who were involved in making this actually happen
and to allow so many of us to be there to represent a "full" town
atmosphere.
The experiences at Westville, our own
little "Brigadoon", are a treasured memory we can carry with us to
other events to flesh out our experiences there.
Bevin MacRae
Thanks
Again for a Wonderful event, which now ranks in top 5
experiences within the hobby.
Paul Boulden
There was so much that went well this weekend and made it
an amazing event. I am very glad that from my perspective very little modern
talk was heard. It is all fine and dandy to have kewl
gear and inhabit a great little village, but if the participants did not put
forth that final effort then it would have been for naught. Thank you
everyone!
Herb Coats Armory Guards/WIG
THANK YOU for setting the stage for a great event, pushing everyone
in the right direction with the suggested personal interactions provided in our
packets and then allowing a fantastic group of dedicated living historians the
opportunity to do what they do best! And you did folks. You all did an
outstanding job!
Pat Craddock Widows Sons
Mess/WIG
I had a very amazing time. I am depressed right now. Me and the boy had lots of period moments off doin our own thing.
Christopher Rideout - SCAR
The
amazing sensation of being in a working period town.
I mean working because it was 3-D, and there was no sensation of any
boundaries.
Andrew Jerram
Prophet Boys/WIG
This
was a truly unique opportunity for me. This event exceeded my expectations
beyond imagination. I would love to have the opportunity to get to do it
again.
Joel Phillips
Coon Dawg Mess
My little corner of
the world was just right. I could jaunt out to the main road or the Kiser Haus and see things, yet, at the same time I could hear
damn nigh everything of import going on in the village beyond the basic
whisper. Westville was very special. I
am truly thankful I was able to attend.
Charles
Heath Columbia Rifles
"Now
that we have the Irish, I won't be blamed for every single crime in the
county."
Swamp Owl
Once again this event has
been the highlight of the fall for me and it along with Winter
of 64 have been the best first person intensive events that I have been lucky
enough to attend.
Herb Coats Armory Guards/WIG
Good friendships were strengthened and
new friendships were begun.
Greg Barnett
Armory Guards/WIG
I can't say enough how nice it was to see a southern
town. We see so many of these villages up north, but damn few down south.
Charles
Heath
Had a GREAT ! time. I can't wait for
Westville II.
Tony Patton - GVB