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Davis County Civil War Days & Living History Encampment. civilwarraid@gmail.com

October 11-12, 2008.

For 2007 event pics go to the following sites:

www.raincloudphotography.smugmug.com -- photos, can order from site

www.simmonsshots.com -- photos, can order from site

http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewalbum.html?bm=146259 -- photos set to music on DVD. Will need to download Presenter Plugin when you get to the site to see the show. Contact Sandy Bachman for order info at sbachman@mokancomm.net

Find more events to attend at http://www.reenactmenthq.com

Each year we have two generic battle scenarios at our event in which our reenactors particiapte. Battles are Saturday and Sunday afternoon. A complete schedule will be posted as soon as it is available and will include a supper (free to all in period attire) and dance on Saturday night, ladies tea, dining with President Lincoln Friday night and/or Sunday morning, pie auction and much more!

This event is held at Shooter's Roost which is located about 5 miles south of Bloomfield, Iowa on the route taken by James "Bill" Jackson and his men as they robbed, terroized and killed citizens of Davis County,

Iowa during a guerrilla border raid on October 12, 1864. event.

We are also searching for information about the people involved in the raid (victims or raiders). Check out the "Raid Info" button.

This event is not in a city park. If you want the look and feel of how a Civil War era camp should be, come to Shooter's Roost in 2008! Click on "Event Site/Directions" button to the left for pictures.

If you or your group would like to pre-register for the 2008 event please email us at civilwarraid@gmail.com. Give us your name/unit name; how many are in your group; if you are infantry, cavalry, artillery, civillian or sutler as well as your address and phone number. Bounty to artillery, infantry and cavalry (units or individuals) for pre-registration before September 15, 2008. Must participate in battle both days to receive bounty. Call 641-664-1304 (Brent & Nancy), 641-675-3352 (Laura) or 641-459-2109 (Carl) for more information.

Come back often as this site can (and does) change frequently!

Updated July 15, 2008

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