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Photos taken at
OVCWA events in
2006

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-The soldiers of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association at Gettysburg.
-At Tall Stacks in Cincinnati, Corpl. Rick Spencer likes to teach Living History because he gets to play with guns.
-A soon to be married Brenda Hornsby and Mike Heindl.
-Group tour at Gettysburg with Charlie Fennell.
-The men of the Ohio Valley at Glendower in August.
-Led by 1st Sgt. Chris Koers, the 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard steps off to retire the Colors at the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
The Ladies acting flirtatious (19th Century-style) at Gettysburg. (L to R) (Standing) -Debbie and Kathy. (Seated) -Brenda, Teresa, Wilma, and Laura.
-Artillery fire at night. Tall Stacks in Cincinnati, Ohio on the Kentucky side of the river. "Aim for the organ player!"
-1st Ohio Sharpshooters at the Dayton, Ohio V.A. (L to R) (Standing) Terry Pastor, Rick Spencer, and Kevin Ketron. (Seated) Tim Maddock, Ed Corley, Jan Ketron, and Jim Lady.
-1st Ohio Sharpshooters at the Dayton, Ohio V.A. (L to R) Jan Ketron, Tim Maddock, Jim Lady, Kevin Ketron, Rick Spencer, Terry Pastor, and Ed Corley.
-Jim Lady operates the Beardslee for visitors at Gettysburg.
-Jim Lady relaxes in the shade at Tall Stacks.
-Photos courtesy of Liz Knasel, Jim Lady, Scott McGowan, and Pat Taylor.
2006

Photos taken at
OVCWA events in
2007

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Photos by Kathy Barney, Denny Brown, Ed Corley, Fran Guy, Rufus Guy, Kevin Mitchell, and Pat Taylor.
2007
-Belle already hard at work while everyone else is just waking up at Glendower.
-View from the Pennsylvania Monument of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association's camp at Gettysburg.
-The Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg.
-1st Sgt. Don Taeger marching the 19th Color Guard in the rain at Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Illinois on April 14th.
-The Mid States boys in front of their Sanitary Commission Tent at Gettysburg. (L to R) Alvin Bartlett, Rick McNutt, and Bernie O'Bryan.
-The 19th U.S. Infantry in the middle of the battle line at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Mitchell)
-President Lincoln is wary to accept an offer from Pvt. Rufus for two free tickets to watch a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.
-The Brigade Mess set up commanded by Major Dave Bock at the Battle of Mill Springs in Kentucky.
-Sunday morning tactical at Mill Springs during the Western National Reenactment.
-The Ladies at the Dayton V.A. joking about Jim Lady and the rest of the guys.
Captain Roush stands in the rain behind a wreath with an enigmatic death defying stare into the oblivious unknown while waiting endlessly for the ceremony's monotonous keynote speaker (who was under an umbrella) to end a lengthly lecture-type speech that no one was listening to anyway in Springfield
-Led by Captain Doug Roush, the 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio during a marker dedication ceremony for the last living Civil War Veteran of Hamilton County, Ohio- Frederick Pfiester. (Photo courtesy of Denny Brown)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio during a marker dedication ceremony for the last living Civil War Veteran of Hamilton County, Ohio- Frederick Pfiester. (Photo courtesy of Denny Brown)
-Led by Captain Doug Roush, the 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio during a marker dedication ceremony for the last living Civil War Veteran of Hamilton County, Ohio- Frederick Pfiester. (Photo courtesy of Denny Brown)
-Mike Callahan and Scott McGowan listen intently and learn from their hero, Bill Barnet. As a result, they have now become upstanding citizens of the communtiy.
-Sgt. Willard Motsinger and Corpl. Richard Snyder explain Civil War artillery to visitors at Gettysburg.

Photos taken at
OVCWA events in
2008

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(Photos courtesy of Molly Allen, Kathy Barney, Marcus Corder, Deb Foster, Jim Lady, and Liz Knasel)
2008
-A little bit of rain never hurt a Living History event. The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
-After a torrential downpour we conducted a morning drill with the kids at the General Lew Wallace Study in Crawfordsville, Ind.
-A happy Jan Ketron at Gettysburg.
-Belle thanks Mr. Murdoch for the wonderful evening and gives him a free pass for next time.
-John Allen and his Proud Papa at Glendower.
-Donation of two Beardslee Telegraph machines to the Stones River National Battlefield Museum in October.
-Telegraph operators, Jim Lady and Dave Bock, at Fort McAllister in Georgia.
-Pvt. Marcus Corder stands guard at his post in front of a 32 pounder siege cannon at Fort McAllister in Georgia.
-1st Sgt. Taeger orders a weapons and ammo inspection before the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis.
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard at Gettysburg prepares to march of to retire the colors at the National Cemetery. (L to R) Josh Moffett, Alvin Bartlett, Rick Spencer, Rufus Guy, 1st Sgt. Jason Hawley, Scott McGowan, Bill Carnes, Colten Mitchell, and Tom Mitchell.
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard at Conner Prairie in Noblesville, Indiana at "Symphony on the Prairie" on July 4th. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard at Conner Prairie in Noblesville, Indiana at "Symphony on the Prairie" on July 4th. (Photo by Molly Allen)

Glendower
Living History

August 2nd & 3rd, 2008

Photographs taken at the OVCWA's annual Living History weekend event on the grounds of the Glendower Mansion in Lebanon, Ohio.

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-Photos by Liz Knasel, & Laura Van Fossen.
-The Ohio Valley Civil War Association's camp at Glendower and a 35 Star American Flag.
-The artillery boys making it happen: "FIRE!"
-1st Sgt. Taeger takes command of the Infantry Company. If anybody can whip these boys into shape-It's him!
-Shakespearean actor, Richard Sautter, portraying James E. Murdoch, recites "Mustered Out" at the campfire.
-The U.S. Military Telegraph teach visitors about the art and technology of wire communications.
-Civil War Ladies taking it easy in the shade of the Sanitary Commission tent.
-Medical Clerk Scott McGowan.
-A static living history display of Civil War items set up by Joe Spangler.
-Members gather in camp for Mail Call.
-Jeff MacIntyre speaks to the vistors about the role of the Lebanon Home Guard during the Civil War.
-Soldier Artist Rufus Guy sketching with a pen nib and dipped ink.
-Sgt. Willard Motsinger showing off his artillery collection in the cool shade of his new fly tent.
The following images were taken at events and are listed below as:
1979-2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (through May, 2009), Glendower '08, Gettysburg '08

Photos taken at
OVCWA events from
1979-2005

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-The 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry defending Snodgrass Hill at Chickamauga National Military Park in September, 1998. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-Night Firing at Camp Nelson in Kentucky in June, 1999. (Photo by Micki Bradford)
-The battle weary at Chickamauga National Military Park in September, 1998. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-"Before Old Bald Guy" The men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association at Aukerman Creek in Preble County, Ohio. December, 1999. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-"After Old Bald Guy" The men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association at Aukerman Creek in Preble County, Ohio. December, 1999. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-The men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association with the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the 1st Ohio Light Artillery at Sharonville on Memorial Day in May, 2000. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-"Paying our respects." -The men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association's 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Sharonville on Memorial Day in May, 2000. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-"Waiting for orders." -The men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association's 1st Ohio Light Artillery at Sharonville on Memorial Day in May, 2000. (Photo courtesy of Jan Ketron)
-Battery C (1st Ohio Light Artillery) firing on the Rebs at Shaker Village in Kentucky in June, 2000. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
-"Forming for Dress Parade" The men of Battery C (1st Ohio Light Artillery) at Shaker Village in Kentucky in June, 2000. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
-The men of Battery C (1st Ohio Light Artillery) at Shaker Village in Kentucky in June, 2000. (Photo by Liz Knasel)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry assemble at Shaker Village in Kentucky in June, 2000. (Photo by Liz Knasel)

Gettysburg
Living History

October 18th
& 19th, 2008

Photographs taken at Gettysburg National Military Park during the OVCWA's Living History event.

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-Photos by Ed Corley, Liz Knasel, & Laura Van Fossen.
-Taking orders from 1st Sgt. Hawley, the soldiers of the infantry perform a demonstration for visitors.
-The men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association at Gettysburg near the Pennsylvania Monument.
-An artillery piece on the grounds of the Gettysburg National Military Park near the Pennsylvania Monument. (Photo by Laura Van Fossen)
-The Sharpshooters take the stage. Rick Spencer spots for Jason Hawley.
-The Ladies gather in the cold for a photo near the camp fire. (L to R) Liz Knasel, Martie Mycoff, Teresa Mitchell, Karen Kisling, Debbie Barnett, Deb Foster, Maria Henn, and Laura Van Fossen.
-Members of the OVCWA participating in a ceremony properly disposing of an old American Flag that once flew over the court house in Preble County, Ohio.
-Walt conducting church service for the OVCWA on a very cold Sunday morning on October 19, 2008.
-The Color Guard marches off to the Cemetery. (The 19th U.S. is the only reenacting group ever to retire the National Colors at Gettysburg National Cemetery.)
-Bundled up against the cold, Darrell Reel takes a smoke break.
-Charlie Fennell, Gettysburg Tour Guide, leading the OVCWA at Cemetery Hill.
-Pat Taylor explains the postion of the 75th Ohio during the battle at Cemetery Hill in front of a monument dedicated to the regiment.
-Portraying Birge's Western Sharpshooters, Sgt. Hawley prepares to fire his rifle at the enemy while Corpl. Spencer eyes a target with his field glasses.

- Company G of the 35th OVI marching during a drill session in 1979. Corporal Dave Tintsman and Peter D'Onofrio are in the front. Darrell Reel is the tall guy in the third file on the right. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-The men of the 35th OVI relax in camp while playing an "honest" game of cards in 1980. Standing are Jack Barnhart and Kraig Lawson. L to R on the ground are Chuck Wolfe, Brian Burns, Chuck Stahley, and Darrell Reel. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-The 35th OVI in 1980. (L to R) Jack Barnhart, Dave Tintsman, James McCargish, Peter D'Onofrio, Brian Burns, Dean Tintsman, Darrell Reel, Chuck Wolf, Bob Stahley, and Kraig Lawson. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-Newspaper photograph from the Englewood Independent in 1981 entitled "Civil War Declared!" (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-The men of the 35th OVI who were in the filming of "The Blue and the Gray" that was released as a television mini-series in 1982. This photo was in a Richmond newspaper. Clockwise from the front left: Jack Barnhart, Richard Hapner, Darrell Reel, and Dave Schrodi. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-35th Ohio Infantry brochure from the late 1990's. In the photo at the bottom Darrell Reel is 2nd from the left, Jan Ketron is 3rd from the left, and Jason Hawley is 4th from the left in a kneeling/ firing position. (Photo courtesy of Bill Barnett)
-The 35th Ohio Infantry in 1980. (L to R) Darrell Reel, Dean Tintsman (seated with Sharpshooter glasses), Peter D'Onofrio, and Brian Burns. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-The 35th Ohio Infantry in 1980. (L to R) Chuck Wolf, Bob Staley, Dave Tintsman, Jack Barnhart, and Kraig Lawson (seated in the front) (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-The 35th Ohio at Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio in the early 1980's. (Front L to R) Kraig Lawson, Jack Barnhart, John Carnes, Brian Burns, ?, ?, Dave Tintsman. (Back) Dave Jackson, Dave Schrodi, Steve Cozzan, Darrell Reel, Richard Hapner, and Charlie Steel. (Photo courtesy of Darrell Reel)
-35th Ohio Infantry brochure from the late 1990's. Darrell Reel and his trusty pipe is pictured in the center. In the bottom photo Jan Ketron is on the left and Jason Hawley is on the right. (Photo courtesy of Bill Barnett)
A newspaper clipping from 1986 in Natchez, Mississippi pictured with actor James Read while filming "North & South: Book 2". (Front from L to R) John Carnes, ?, Rick Spencer, James Read, Jack Barnhart, Dave Tintsman, ?, and Brian Burns. (Back) Darrell Reel, Dave Schrodi, ?, ?, and ?.
-The 1st Ohio Light Artillery at Camp Nelson. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-1st Sgt. Roush explains Civil War infantry to visitors in Hamilton, Ohio. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-Cannon night fire. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-Signal Corps demonstration. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The Signal Corps at work. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery C, firing the piece. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The regimental colors of the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Glendower in 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-Discussion amongst the ranks at Glendower in 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard in June, 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The 35th OVI at Hueston Woods in 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-Members of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association taking advantage of mess call. 2003 (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery C, in action. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The gun crew of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery C, 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The infantry take a stand on the hill, 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The Civil War Ladies, 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-Jason Hawley and his weapon display, 2003. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard on the bridge. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-A detachment of a Henry Company. (Photo by Walt McVicker)
-Two sharpshooters with scoped rifles. (Photo by Walt McVicker)

Lincoln's 200th Birthday

February 12, 2009

Photographs taken at the Ohio Republican Party's Lincoln-Reagan Memorial Dinner at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio.

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(Photos courtesy of Pat Taylor)
-Ohio Republican Rob Portman takes advantage of a photo opportunity with the Color Guard.
-Corporal Spencer leads the way to center stage.
-19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard (L to R) Rick Spencer, Tim Maddock, Kevin Ketron, Jim Lady, Rob Portman, Scott McGowan, Jan Ketron, Rufus Guy, Terry Pastor, and Pat Taylor.
-At "Present Arms" during the National Anthem.
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard enjoying an inside gig in February at "Parade Rest".
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard kicks off the Ohio Republican Party's Lincoln-Reagan Memorial Dinner.

Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis

March 17, 2009

Photographs taken of the 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard advances on Meridian Street at support arms during the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Deb Foster)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard forms up to kick off the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard steps off at the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard marches in formation at support arms during the Indianapolis Saint Patrick's Day Parade, March 17, 2009. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The Color Guard nears the end of the Parade Route on Meridian Street. (L to R) Rufus Guy, Rick Spencer, Tim Maddock, Jim Lady, Tom Mitchell, Scott McGowan, Jan Ketron, Rick Roush, and Dave Cala. 1st Sgt. Don Taeger is marching behind the line. (Photo by Deb Foster)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard in fine form marching with fixed bayonets at support arms. (Photo by Deb Foster)
-1st Sgt. Don Taeger addresses the Color Guard before stepping off. (Photo by Molly Allen)

Spring Drill

April 4th & 5th, 2009

Photographs taken of the OVCWA at the Spring Drill which took place at Ray Schmid's farm near Lewisburg, Ohio.



(Photos courtesy of
Marvin Knasel, Doug
Roush, and Pat Taylor)
-1st Sgt. Hawley barking orders at the Infantry line as Shammy the Pug, and resident pet, inspects the front rank.
-The new recruits are provided with expert instruction from Willard, Richard, and Allen. Marcus at position #1 and Nathan at position #4.
-Forming into a battle line.
-The finest of the artillery crew guarding the limber.
-The "Low Twelve" Mess. (L to R) Callahan, McGowan, & Evil, (bottom) Ketron, & Mongo.
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-Prussian Skirmish drill. (Photo by Marvin Knasel)
-Walt McVicker helps Devon get his fife playing up to par. (Photo by Marvin Knasel)

Sidney School Day

April 17, 2009

Photographs taken during the School Day program in Sidney, Ohio at the County Fairgrounds for the 8th grade classes of the Shelby County Schools.

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(Photos by Rufus Guy)
-Teresa Mitchell teaching with the Civil War Ladies
-Scott McGowan demonstrates the role of a Civil War surgeon to the students with Laura Van Fossen and Doc McLin.
-Students work the gun positions during a mock firing drill under the instruction of Willard Motsinger and Richard Snyder.
-Sgt. Hawley firing a rifle during the Sharpshooter's demonstration while the crowd and the infantry boys look on.
-The Civil War Ladies (L to R) Teresa Mitchell, Karen Kisling, Kathy Barney, and Wilma Casenhiser.
-Anthony Gibbs of Black Historic Impressions performs his stunning Living History presentation as John Parker, a notable participant of the Underground Railroad.

Stones River
Living History

May 2nd & 3rd, 2009

Photographs taken at Stones River National Battlefield near Murfreesboro, Tennessee during
the OVCWA's Living History event.

(Photos by Rufus Guy & Teresa Mitchell)
-Sgt. Willard Motsinger mans the OVCWA artillery display in the foyer of the museum at Stones River.
-A battery wagon on the lawn of the visitor center.
-Although heavy rain all weekend moved us and our displays into the museum, we still managed to conduct another great Living History event. Here, Jan Ketron takes a break after setting up the gun display before the museum opened for the day.
-Park Ranger Jim Lewis leads the group during an early Sunday morning tour of Fortress Rosecrans. (L to R) Willard, Scott, Tom, Jim Lewis, Laura, Bryan, and Doug while Rufus takes the photo.
-The Stones River National Cemetery.
-The Color Guard marches out of the Stones River National Cemetery.
-Craig L. Barry takes a break outside to enjoy a smoke in between the rain spells. Craig is with the 9th Kentucky Infantry and fell in with us during our demonstrations. Thanks Craig! We enjoyed having you with us.
-The Color Guard marches into the Stones River National Cemetery to retire the colors.
Photographer Randy Harris took some awesome photographs on Saturday and Sunday.
(Click the day to view)

Sharon Woods
Living History
Educational Week

May 12th - 15th, 2009

Photographs taken at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods in Cincinnati, Ohio during the OVCWA's Living History Educational Week School program.

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(Photos by Rufus Guy)
-The Ohio Valley Civil War Association set up camp at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods for the Educational Week school program despite the soggy conditions.
-Willard discusses Civil War artillery with the help of Richard to a school group that came up to Cincinnati on a field trip from Atlanta, Georgia.
-Willard and Richard "don't need no stinking raincoats" as they teach Living History artillery to a school group at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods.
-The kids take what they have learned and work the positions on the cannon for a mock firing demonstration during the Educational Week school program at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods.
-Pat and Rufus discuss the food items that a soldier would have eaten during the Civil War.
-Pat Taylor, as Col. Harris, discusses the uses of ginger root along with several other "tasty" food items assisted by Rufus Guy, Rick Spencer, and Allen Coffman.

Sharon Woods
Living History
& Reenactment

May 16th & 17th, 2009

Photographs taken at Heritage Village in Sharon Woods near Cincinnati, Ohio during the OVCWA's Living History event combined with a battle reenactment.




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(Photos by Sister Joanne, Rufus Guy, and Fran Guy)

-Members of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association discuss their game plan early on Sunday morning before the crowds show up.
-The depleted ranks of the Union Army receive an order to charge!
-A battle weary Pvt. Coffman returns victoriously from the field! He said: "I saw the elephant and kicked his a_ _"

Eaton School Day

May 22, 2009

Photographs taken of the
OVCWA at Bruce Elementary in Eaton, Ohio during the school's
"Pioneer Day"
-Scott McGowan teaches the kids about some of the medical techniques from the Civil War.
-Kathy checks on the Shepherd's Pie.
-The crew that worked the Eaton School Day program to a success! (L to R) Scott McGowan, Karen Kisling, Rufus Guy, & Kathy Barney.
-The Eaton 4th graders came to school dressed in their "Pioneer Days" outfits.
-Rufus discusses the life of a soldier from the Civil War.
-Scott McGowan, as an Assistant Surgeon, explains to the kids items that would be found in a Civil War field hospital.
-Scott and Rufus recruit two of the kids to the ranks of the infantry.
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(Photos by Kathy Barney)

Madisonville Dedication Ceremony

May 24, 2009

Photographs taken of the OVCWA Color Guard during the Civil War grave marker dedication at Laurel IOOF Cemetery in Madisonville near Cincinnati, Ohio. Hosted by the Sons of Union Veterans.




(Photos by Molly Allen)
-Denny Brown, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), speaking at the Civil War grave marker dedication ceremony at Laurel IOOF Cemetery in Madisonville near Cincinnati, Ohio.
-The OVCWA Color Guard at attention. (L to R) Terry Pastor, Jim North, Scott McGowan, Rick Spencer, Tom Mandrackie, Rufus Guy, and Tim Pieper. (Jim, Tom, and Tim are helping out and falling in from the 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry)
-Marching the colors in.
-Posting the Colors.
-The Color Guard firing a musket gun salute volley.
-The Color Guard with the Regimental Flag and the National Flag.
-Break Ranks, March!
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-President Lincoln (as portrayed by Stan Wernz) visits Ohio Valley members, Kathy Barney and Fred Lynch.
-You'll notice a few of the OVCWA guys mixed in with this detachment at Sharon Woods. Look closely to find Jan Ketron, Spencer, Maddock, Guy, Coffman, Pastor, and McVicker.
-The South will rise again, or at least try to. Here, some of the Rebels show up in Ohio to defend their cause at Sharon Woods.
The Ohio Valley Civil War Association provided the public with scheduled artillery firing demonstrations throughout the weekend. Here is a detachment of Battery C, of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery. (L to R) Hapner, Spencer, Guy, and Coffman. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Fire!" (Artillery style) (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Visitors gather to take pictures during one of the weekend's artillery firing demonstrations. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Defending the village at all costs against the enemy foe is the Mighty 35th! (L to R) Capt. Ketron, Spencer, Maddock, Guy, and Coffman. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Fire at Will!" (Photo by Sister Joanne)
The rough and tough veterans of the Union Volunteer Army ready to march on the enemy! (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Close Ranks!" The 35th Ohio falls in with another company to defend Heritage Village. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
The 35th Ohio are determined to outlast the Johnnies as they pause to fire a few rounds before advancing again. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Sister Anthony, of the Sisters of Mercy, rushes out to give water to a mortally wounded soldier in the middle of the street. (Sister Joanne and Rufus) (Note to reenactors: Holding onto your cap is one way to keep your bald head from getting sunburned!) (Photo courtesy of Sister Joanne)
Pvt. Darrell Reel and Pvt. Richard Hapner discussing military strategy at company headquarters. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
Rufus listens to Allen spin yarns about the good old days back home in Ohio. (Photo by Sister Joanne)
"Pour it on and give it to 'em, boys!" (Photo by Sister Joanne)

Symphony
on the Prairie

July 2nd, 3rd,
& 4th, 2009

Photographs taken of the 19th U.S. Infantry Color Guard during their performance at Conner Prairie's Symphony on the Prairie Independence Day Celebration in Fishers, Indiana.




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(Photos by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard formed up and ready to march. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-1st Sgt. Taeger finds fault with Corporal McGowan's bayonet tip cover. (Nothing can escape the scrutiny of the Sergeant's inspection) (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The Sons of the American Revolution. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard, the nation's finest. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-Confetti showers the Color Guard after the closing notes of the National Anthem. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard in front of the audience while Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard shake hands with the Indiana National Guard. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-A crowd of over 12,000 concert goers pack the symphony amphitheater at Conner Prairie for the Independence Day Celebration. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-Led by Sgt. Spencer, the 19th U.S. Infantry Civil War Color Guard halts briefly before marching in the colors to kick off the Independence Day Celebration at Conner Praire. (Photo by Molly Allen)
-The Color Guard just before they formed up to retire the colors at the Stones River National Cemetery.
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-Capt. Doug Roush and Pvt. Rufus Guy soaking in the atmosphere (literally) at Stones River National Battlefield near the Visitor's Center.