Hosted by the Breckinridge Greys

Contact us at bigdog-13@peoplepc.com to register or if you have questions.

Face To the Rear: A Progressive Event on

Wild Cat Mountain

November 20, 2010

A reenactment of Bragg's fighting withdrawal over Wild Cat Mountain after the Battle of Perryville, and the action there October 19, 1862

Event Information

This is a progressive event involving a 5 mile march and running tactical.  Know your limitations and plan accordingly.  Once the march commences, there is almost no modern intrusion.

Registration:

  • No fee, but participants must contact us (at bigdog-13@peoplepc.com) before the event.
  • We will make a collective donation for preservation of a Kentucky battlefield. 

Important Notes:

  • This is a 5 mile march over a mountain on a rough dirt road.
  • There are no food vendors, and rations will not be issued since it is a Saturday-only event.  Bring your own rations if you cannot last all day, just keep it period.
  • It may be very cold.  Be prepared.
  • Rank will be commensurate with the number of troops in line.
  • Participants will be shuttled from parking to the starting point, and back when the event is finished.

Rules:

  • All weapons will be inspected at the beginning of the event by the event coordinators.
  • No modern weapons of any kind will be allowed.
  • Any weapon other than 3 band muskets must be approved by the event coordinators (except officers' side arms for officers who bring a unit).
  • No edged weapons will be drawn on the march or in combat.
  • No alcohol.