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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, 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 ?.