1^ST MICHIGAN INFANTRY

A CIVIL WAR REENACTING GROUP

 

 

 

EVENTS

 

SEPTEMBER 13-14– COLDWATER

 

Rain, Rain, Rain-  That was the order of the weekend.   Six members were able to attend and defend the little river railroad from robbers.  Each day we rode the train over to Quincy where 8 mounted robbers attacked the train.  We quickly jumped out of the cattle car and had a shootout.  While engaging the mounted robbers some other outlaws entered the train and began robbing all those who rode along.  After dispatching all of the mounted robbers we hopped back on the train and captured the robbers on the train and made them give all the money back.  At least 60 people showed up to ride the train on Saturday from bloomingdale.  We stirred quite the interest from that town after the memorial day parade there.  Each night we camped inside the depot and watched movies while having a great time.

 

Angola- No Report

 

 

THIS MONTH IN FIRST MICHIGAN HISTORY

 

October 1861- Duty at Bladensburg, Md., October, 1861, and at Annapolis Junction guarding Washington & Baltimore Railroad until March, 1862.

October 1862- Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 19.

October 1863-  Provost duty at Culpeper until October 11. Bristoe Campaign October 11-22.

October 1864-  Poplar Springs Church September 29-October 2. Boydton Road, Hatcher's Run, October 27-28

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

 OCTOBER 11-12- BOWENS MILLS

 

At least the 10^th time we’ve done this event.  Usually the best of the fall events.  Small but local.

Directions from 131

5.Take the ramp onto US-131 N

21.0 mi

6.Take exit 61 for M-179 toward Bradley/Hopkins

0.2 mi

7.Turn right at 129th Ave (signs for Bradley/Hastings)

6.0 mi

8.Continue on Chief Noonday Rd/M-179

1.7 mi

9.Turn left at Briggs Rd S

1.6 mi

10.Turn left at Old Mill Rd

0.4 mi