Wednesday, November 28, 2007
George Scott's avocation is reeactments. Details on the next one are blogged below. The public is welcome as observers.
What an easy way to absorb some of our country's history.
From: George Scott
To: scottgv@windstream.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:20 PM
Subject: Hogtown
December 7, 8, 9, 2007. First Annual Battle of Hogtown, at Poe Springs, (a.k.a. Battle of Gainesville, aprox. three miles west of High Springs). The event will take place on 202 acres of scenic rolling fields and wetlands situated along the banks of the Santa Fe River. All camping will be permitted: RV, modern tent, authentic military camping and civilian. No alcoholic beverages, no pets. Water, modern bathrooms with showers, hay, live music, Ladies Tea, various performers, and 1860's Ball. Battle held on both days, first day will be determined by amount of reenactors, second day will be reenactment of Battle of Gainesville. Friday night if possible. Wild pig roast - event host will supply the meat you bring the veggies. Directions: I-75 High Springs/Alachua Northwest 441, go to High Springs, turn left onto County Road 236 South, to County Road 340 West (watch for sign Blue, Poe and Ginnie Springs) turn right, about 2 1/2 miles on the right. This is Alachua County Park, run by the local YMCA. For additional information contact Cpl. John McLean at mcleanjgator@yahoo.com or Randy Atkins at hszoom01@aol.com or www.geocities.com/cok28thgainf
What an easy way to absorb some of our country's history.
From: George Scott
To: scottgv@windstream.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:20 PM
Subject: Hogtown
December 7, 8, 9, 2007. First Annual Battle of Hogtown, at Poe Springs, (a.k.a. Battle of Gainesville, aprox. three miles west of High Springs). The event will take place on 202 acres of scenic rolling fields and wetlands situated along the banks of the Santa Fe River. All camping will be permitted: RV, modern tent, authentic military camping and civilian. No alcoholic beverages, no pets. Water, modern bathrooms with showers, hay, live music, Ladies Tea, various performers, and 1860's Ball. Battle held on both days, first day will be determined by amount of reenactors, second day will be reenactment of Battle of Gainesville. Friday night if possible. Wild pig roast - event host will supply the meat you bring the veggies. Directions: I-75 High Springs/Alachua Northwest 441, go to High Springs, turn left onto County Road 236 South, to County Road 340 West (watch for sign Blue, Poe and Ginnie Springs) turn right, about 2 1/2 miles on the right. This is Alachua County Park, run by the local YMCA. For additional information contact Cpl. John McLean at mcleanjgator@yahoo.com or Randy Atkins at hszoom01@aol.com or www.geocities.com/cok28thgainf
# posted by Jinny Wilson @ 4:53 AM 
