| 2011 School of the Soldier |
Each year we begin our reenactment and "Living History" season with
a training weekend called "School of the Soldier". This year, the 69th
hosted the event with the 71st, 104th and 50th Pa regiments joining
us for an intensive weekend of drill, marching, maneuver, firing
practice, skirmishing and camp life.
a training weekend called "School of the Soldier". This year, the 69th
hosted the event with the 71st, 104th and 50th Pa regiments joining
us for an intensive weekend of drill, marching, maneuver, firing
practice, skirmishing and camp life.
| The camp of "School of the Soldier" was located at Graeme Park in Horsham Pa. |
| The camp extended over to the barn |
| Our medical surgeon "Doc" Reidenbach shares his knowledge with visitors |
| Our ladies provided us with warm food and beverages during the training sessions |
| The 69th camped beside the mansion house of the Keith Estate |
| Practicing the skill of stacking arms |
| 18 new recruits, "fresh fish" were trained in camp in all the arts of soldiering. |
"School of the Soldier" 2011