February 2008
Washington Brigade Courier
Newsletter of the 26th
I hope everyone enjoyed their Holiday and New Year’s celebrations and have had a safe winter so far. The event season will be upon us shortly and I am writing this newsletter to post some event information along with driving directions. The winter meeting was held on Saturday January 26 and we have some changes in the board this year. I'd like to thank Heather Gwin and Kendall Mattern for their service this past year. Eileen will once again take over the Event Coordinator post and Don Stow stepped up to take on the job of Recruiter.
If you haven’t done so…please send your dues into Frank Wonder. Associate Member: $15/yr ; Full Member: $25/yr.; Family Membership: $35/yr. Make Check out to: "26th PVI"
Frank Wonder
3148 Street Rd.
Warrington, PA. 18976
Once again, send your event registration to:
Eileen Campos
641 Surf Ave.
Beachwood, N.J. 08722
E-mail: camp26@comcast.net
Mifflin Guard T-shirts/Sweatshirts
- Orders for shirts must be to camp26@comcast.net by March 30!!! You can pay when you receive it but I must e-mail orders by then.
- The logo itself represents the corps and division banner for each unit that is represented in the Mifflin Guard. The 26th PA is the white diamond for the 1st brigade, 2nd Div., 3rd Corp.
- See Logo: http://www.mifflinguard.org/MGLogo.htm
- The T-shirts [long or short sleeve] will have the corps badge logo (as shown) on the BACK with a small spread-winged eagle with "Mifflin Guard" (in white underneath the eagle) over the left breast.
- The sweatshirt will only have the Corp badge logo (as shown) on the FRONT
- Please note: the sizes are all men's shirt sizes & they are all Navy Blue - T-shirts or sweatshirts
- See size info & pricing: http://www.mifflinguard.org/TShirt%20Order%20Form.htm
Registration Deadline Reminder!!!!
Shippensburg LH & Tactical - June 27-29 - Early Registration!
- With Meals: $9 (13-adult) & $6 (7-12 yrs.)
- No Meals: $4.50 (13-adult) & kids free
- Due to Eileen by Feb.21st!!!!!!
Gettysburg Battle Event - July 4-6 - LAST REGISTRATION!!!
- $20 due to Eileen by March 5th!!
Up and Coming Events
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Jim Thorpe, Pa - with 81st Pa - March 9 – (Sunday)
- Quaint little historic town dubbed “The Switzerland of America” - lots of little shops & pubs.
- The Irish come out in force for this parade and its lots of fun.
- Parking at train station limited so get there early!!!
- Last bus leaves train station at 12N for transport to the start of parade
- Contact Scott Kuchta if attending and for more info or directions: sdk1199@bwkip.com
Sgt. Bradbury Memorial Ceremony - April 5 @ 11AM - Cavalry Episcopal Church, Aston, PA
- The Bradbury Camp #149 SUV sponsor this ceremony to honor one of our own, Sgt. Jones Bradbury of Co. B. Jones enlisted in the 26th on May 1861 as a Pvt. and served till he was wounded in the foot at Locust Grove in Nov. 1863. He re-enlisted in Feb. 1864 and was transferred to the 99th Pa when the 26th Pa. mustered out in June 1864. He was captured at Mechanicsville in June 1864 while leading his men on a skirmish line and sent to Andersonville Prison, spending 6 mo. there before being paroled due to illness. He convalesced in Phila. until March 1865 when he was recalled to the Regiment. On April 6, while the 99th was chasing the retreating Confederates away from Saylor’s Creek, he was mortally wounded. He clung to life for only two hours, but was able to send a bloodstained letter to a friend. He is buried in the Cavalry Episcopal Church Cemetery in Rockdale, Aston Township. Union veterans in Delaware County named their G.A.R. Post after him.
- This is a short ceremony [30-60 min. total] with several readings and a wreath laying. It is local for most members and one of the only events we do that specifically honors one of the soldiers we portray.
250th Anniversary Newark DE Parade - April 12 @ 3PM
- Application filed
- Awaiting confirmation of acceptance and further details
Neshaminy – Bensalem, PA “Spring 1863 Campaign” – April 26-27 http://28thpvi.org/neshaminy_2008.htm
- Sponsored by 28th PA
- $7 Registration fee postmarked by April 1st
- $10 – April 2nd- to 15th
- $15 after Apr. 15th - Walk-on fee
- Battles at 2:30 Sat. & 1:30 Sun.
- Park where supposed to park – Playmasters parking for staff only & others will be towed!
- By registering, you’re essentially signing a liability waiver for the event
Direction to Events
Jim Thorpe Pa.
- Take North East extension of Pa. Turnpike and get off at the
Mahoning
Valley Exit.
- Take Rte. 9 towards Lehighton/Jim Thorpe.
- Follow Rte. 9 thru 1st light and over a bridge. Make
a right
at the 2nd light.
- Remaining on Rte 9 follow through Lehighton and into Jim Thorpe.
- Make a right and go to the train station. The county parking lot
is behind
the station. Park there and take the bus to the start of the
parade.
Sgt. Bradbury Service-Calvary Episcopal Church
Aston,
Pa
- From the North take Rte. 1 South to Rte 452 south Follow Rte 452
south for
about 1 mile Church will be on your right up a hill.
- From the South take I-95 north to Rte. 452 north. Follow 452 north
into
Aston, just before you get to the church there will be Little League
baseball
fields on you right. The church will be on your left up a
hill.
Neshaminy State Park, Bensalem Pa.
- From I-95 Exit at Street Rd (Rte.132) east to dead end (about 800
yards).
Make left onto State Rd. Go about BE of a mile. Enter at Park
entrance on right
hand side and follow signs to registration.
- From Pa. Turnpike: Exit # 29 (Delaware Vally/Bristol). Take Rte.
13 south
to Street Road (Rte 132) east. Then follow the above
directions.
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