House on the Metolius 2017
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Metolius Event, 2017
Reenactor Information
School Day Friday, May 19
General Public, Saturday, May 20, & Sunday, May 21, 2017
The House On Metolius site is over 260 acres of private property with the Wild and Scenic, clear blue, Metolius River running right through the place. (http://www.metolius.com)
We are welcome back because, in the past three years, we have lived up to our bargain of providing a fun, interesting family-oriented, living history experience for area school children and the general public. We have left the property nicer than we found it, and have been humbly gracious to the property owners. There is no reason to change any of this.
To help you orient yourself in the camp area meadow, north is towards Mt. Jefferson (10,495’), the largest peak in our view. To the west is Three Finger Jack (7,844’). Ponderosa Pine trees and a small knoll are to the south, which conveniently conceal the parking and modern camping area.
Our camping is primarily on flat meadow grass. This is springtime, so watch for soggy spots, though there are not many.
There will be cords of firewood and drinking water on the west side of the river, north and south. This year the Union will be closer to the public. The Civilians and Sutlers are stuck in the middle of the meadow. The Artillery, Confederate and Cavalry camps remain in the same locations as past years.
DIRECTIONS: From The Valley: take US Highway 20 East (The Santiam Pass) past Hoodoo Ski area to Suttle Lake. Four miles past the lake and down the pass, turn left at the Camp Sherman exit on Road 1419. Go 2.6 miles; stay left at the first intersection. After 2.1 miles more, pass the Metolius Meadows neighborhood on your left. At a 4-way intersection with a stop sign, continue straight. In a half mile another intersection is marked Allingham Guard Station. Don’t turn, continue straight on Forest Service Road 1420 for 1.2 miles, crossing a small bridge and two small rolling hills. Look for a little green sign for “House on Metolius” and turn right onto the red cinder road. Go down this road a quarter mile and look for directions and a left turn.
From Sisters, Oregon: take US Highway 20 (OR 126) 10 miles to the Camp Sherman exit. Turn right on Road 1419 and follow the same directions as above.
These directions sound complicated, but just head towards the Camp Sherman exit and follow the yellow “Civil War” signs.
EARLY SETUP: For sutlers, camp coordinators and other highly important people, set up anytime after 10:00 am Wednesday, May 17. For all others, set up anytime from 8am to 8:00pm (dark) Thursday, May 18. If you have any problems or need help with set up, call or e-mail David Banks so he can clear the path and get the gate open for you (541-815-1975). Everyone can drive on the meadow to his or her spot. All vehicles must be off the meadow Thursday night so that we are ready to go first thing Friday for School Day, which starts at 9:00 am.
Sutlers can bring vehicles to the meadow evenings, 6:30 - 7:00 pm to clear valuables, and can then return merchandise in the morning from 6:30 - 7:00 am.
REGULAR SETUP: If arriving Friday, check in time is after 2:00 pm so the 900 school kids can clear out.
PARKING & DRIVING: There is a one-way road into the site for everybody, the red cinder (gravel) road off Forest Road 1420, a.k.a. they way you can in. This zags about a quarter mile and then turns left, downhill, facing the meadow. Parking is then to the left, up a small rise. At the top, the first 200 yards is reserved for Friday school buses, then weekend public parking. Past this area is REENACTOR PARKING. A hundred yards farther is the MODERN CAMPING site. It is about a quarter mile hike, at the most, to the camps from the parking and modern camping areas.
To exit the property, from the parking areas, the red cinder road winds down and then up a small hill, this is the one-way exit, for everyone. This road joins the asphalt Road 1420 that goes back to Camp Sherman and the highway. The roads on-site are all single lane, so all “traffic” must follow the one-way entrance and one-way exit. There is not room for two cars (trucks, trailers, etc.) to pass on these roads, hence the one-way.
MODERN CAMPING: Modern campers must camp towards the gravel road (south), away from the downward slope of the camping area. This keeps the tents, RVs, etc. out of view from the meadow and reenacting area.
The camping area is un-improved and basic: just a treed, grass and pinecone field atop a small rise. Water and porta-potties is a short walk away. Fires are permitted in a ring, but you are in a forest, so please be very careful!
WATER & FIRES: Water from the “Buffalos” and taps is well water that has been tested. It is some of the freshest, mineral-rich H 2 0 you have had in along time. The water from the in-ground spigots is just for horses and fire fighting. It is not bad, but it hasn’t been tested for human consumption.
Battalions are required to have two people on fire watch all day and night. This is less critical during the day, but from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am everyone must keep an eye on fires. Do not leave fire unattended! Please restore fire pits carefully. Cut the sod and set it and the dirt aside. When done, put out your fire, replace the original dirt and sod and make it look like nothing was ever there to disturb the place. Don’t bury anything like food, trash, burned wood, etc. Critters will dig it up, the place will look trashed and we might not get invited back.
THE METOLIUS: It is one beautiful, fast and c-o-l-d river. Small children must be supervised when near the water. Because there are so many of us, and it is hard to keep an eye on all of us, we ask that everyone “look, but don’t touch.” There are two bridges that offer great places to peer down into the swirling waters. Look for fish, baby geese and enjoy the sound.
HORSES: Cavalry personnel get to choose what they think is the best site for their animals, near the south end of the meadow and near a stand of trees. This location must also be near one of the in-ground water hook ups. Consult with David Banks upon arrival. Weed free hay is the law in the Metolius Basin.
ELECTRICITY: There are two outlets along the gravel road at the south end of the meadow. You will see nightlights mounted on pine trees. These are mostly for the concessionaires, but all are welcome to plug in and recharge, if necessary. Also, up at the lodge there is electricity. David Banks may also have access to juice from an undisclosed secrete location (meaning I haven’t located it yet, but when I find it I will share.) This is a trip back to 1863; so unless you are sending a telegraph, live without power for a while.
This is a magnificent playground for all of us. I’m sure you will enjoy this weekend experience, especially getting to camp for free on private property with mountain views and sounds of a river.
If you have any questions, find me and ask, and I will do what I can to help you. If you can’t find me, then go ahead and pitch a fit.
David Banks
Event Coordinator
Reenactor Information
School Day Friday, May 19
General Public, Saturday, May 20, & Sunday, May 21, 2017
The House On Metolius site is over 260 acres of private property with the Wild and Scenic, clear blue, Metolius River running right through the place. (http://www.metolius.com)
We are welcome back because, in the past three years, we have lived up to our bargain of providing a fun, interesting family-oriented, living history experience for area school children and the general public. We have left the property nicer than we found it, and have been humbly gracious to the property owners. There is no reason to change any of this.
To help you orient yourself in the camp area meadow, north is towards Mt. Jefferson (10,495’), the largest peak in our view. To the west is Three Finger Jack (7,844’). Ponderosa Pine trees and a small knoll are to the south, which conveniently conceal the parking and modern camping area.
Our camping is primarily on flat meadow grass. This is springtime, so watch for soggy spots, though there are not many.
There will be cords of firewood and drinking water on the west side of the river, north and south. This year the Union will be closer to the public. The Civilians and Sutlers are stuck in the middle of the meadow. The Artillery, Confederate and Cavalry camps remain in the same locations as past years.
DIRECTIONS: From The Valley: take US Highway 20 East (The Santiam Pass) past Hoodoo Ski area to Suttle Lake. Four miles past the lake and down the pass, turn left at the Camp Sherman exit on Road 1419. Go 2.6 miles; stay left at the first intersection. After 2.1 miles more, pass the Metolius Meadows neighborhood on your left. At a 4-way intersection with a stop sign, continue straight. In a half mile another intersection is marked Allingham Guard Station. Don’t turn, continue straight on Forest Service Road 1420 for 1.2 miles, crossing a small bridge and two small rolling hills. Look for a little green sign for “House on Metolius” and turn right onto the red cinder road. Go down this road a quarter mile and look for directions and a left turn.
From Sisters, Oregon: take US Highway 20 (OR 126) 10 miles to the Camp Sherman exit. Turn right on Road 1419 and follow the same directions as above.
These directions sound complicated, but just head towards the Camp Sherman exit and follow the yellow “Civil War” signs.
EARLY SETUP: For sutlers, camp coordinators and other highly important people, set up anytime after 10:00 am Wednesday, May 17. For all others, set up anytime from 8am to 8:00pm (dark) Thursday, May 18. If you have any problems or need help with set up, call or e-mail David Banks so he can clear the path and get the gate open for you (541-815-1975). Everyone can drive on the meadow to his or her spot. All vehicles must be off the meadow Thursday night so that we are ready to go first thing Friday for School Day, which starts at 9:00 am.
Sutlers can bring vehicles to the meadow evenings, 6:30 - 7:00 pm to clear valuables, and can then return merchandise in the morning from 6:30 - 7:00 am.
REGULAR SETUP: If arriving Friday, check in time is after 2:00 pm so the 900 school kids can clear out.
PARKING & DRIVING: There is a one-way road into the site for everybody, the red cinder (gravel) road off Forest Road 1420, a.k.a. they way you can in. This zags about a quarter mile and then turns left, downhill, facing the meadow. Parking is then to the left, up a small rise. At the top, the first 200 yards is reserved for Friday school buses, then weekend public parking. Past this area is REENACTOR PARKING. A hundred yards farther is the MODERN CAMPING site. It is about a quarter mile hike, at the most, to the camps from the parking and modern camping areas.
To exit the property, from the parking areas, the red cinder road winds down and then up a small hill, this is the one-way exit, for everyone. This road joins the asphalt Road 1420 that goes back to Camp Sherman and the highway. The roads on-site are all single lane, so all “traffic” must follow the one-way entrance and one-way exit. There is not room for two cars (trucks, trailers, etc.) to pass on these roads, hence the one-way.
MODERN CAMPING: Modern campers must camp towards the gravel road (south), away from the downward slope of the camping area. This keeps the tents, RVs, etc. out of view from the meadow and reenacting area.
The camping area is un-improved and basic: just a treed, grass and pinecone field atop a small rise. Water and porta-potties is a short walk away. Fires are permitted in a ring, but you are in a forest, so please be very careful!
WATER & FIRES: Water from the “Buffalos” and taps is well water that has been tested. It is some of the freshest, mineral-rich H 2 0 you have had in along time. The water from the in-ground spigots is just for horses and fire fighting. It is not bad, but it hasn’t been tested for human consumption.
Battalions are required to have two people on fire watch all day and night. This is less critical during the day, but from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am everyone must keep an eye on fires. Do not leave fire unattended! Please restore fire pits carefully. Cut the sod and set it and the dirt aside. When done, put out your fire, replace the original dirt and sod and make it look like nothing was ever there to disturb the place. Don’t bury anything like food, trash, burned wood, etc. Critters will dig it up, the place will look trashed and we might not get invited back.
THE METOLIUS: It is one beautiful, fast and c-o-l-d river. Small children must be supervised when near the water. Because there are so many of us, and it is hard to keep an eye on all of us, we ask that everyone “look, but don’t touch.” There are two bridges that offer great places to peer down into the swirling waters. Look for fish, baby geese and enjoy the sound.
HORSES: Cavalry personnel get to choose what they think is the best site for their animals, near the south end of the meadow and near a stand of trees. This location must also be near one of the in-ground water hook ups. Consult with David Banks upon arrival. Weed free hay is the law in the Metolius Basin.
ELECTRICITY: There are two outlets along the gravel road at the south end of the meadow. You will see nightlights mounted on pine trees. These are mostly for the concessionaires, but all are welcome to plug in and recharge, if necessary. Also, up at the lodge there is electricity. David Banks may also have access to juice from an undisclosed secrete location (meaning I haven’t located it yet, but when I find it I will share.) This is a trip back to 1863; so unless you are sending a telegraph, live without power for a while.
This is a magnificent playground for all of us. I’m sure you will enjoy this weekend experience, especially getting to camp for free on private property with mountain views and sounds of a river.
If you have any questions, find me and ask, and I will do what I can to help you. If you can’t find me, then go ahead and pitch a fit.
David Banks
Event Coordinator
Daily Schedule
Civil War Reenactment, House On Metolius
Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21, 2017
Open 9:00 am Infantry Drills Union & Confederate grounds
Sutlers Tents Open, large tents w/signs (hardware, books, etc.)
Concessions Open
Blacksmith, near sutlers tent
Bayonet Practice and Musket Drill, Union Camp, 69th NY
Musket Drill, Dentistry, Confederate Camp
Cavalry Presentation, look for horses
War Correspondent, (reporter) Union Camp
Engineering and Pontoon Bridge Building, near river
11:00 Morning Battle, meadow area (camps closed)
11:45 Medical Presentation, look for red flag, civilian camp
Visit Civilian Camps (cooking, sewing, games, etc.)
12:15 Lunch
President Lincoln speech, (Saturday Only!) bleachers
(Polite questions from the audience.)
1:00 Parlor Talk, “Lives On The Home Front, During The War”,
Maryland Line, Confederate camp
Artillery Demonstration, at cannons
Camp Presentations, as in the morning
2:00 Fashion of the 1860’s, bleachers
3:00 Afternoon Battle, (camps closed)
4:00 Camp Presentations
Saturday 5:00 pm Event Closed to the Public
Sunday 4:00 pm Event Closed to the Public
Civil War Reenactment, House On Metolius
Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21, 2017
Open 9:00 am Infantry Drills Union & Confederate grounds
Sutlers Tents Open, large tents w/signs (hardware, books, etc.)
Concessions Open
Blacksmith, near sutlers tent
Bayonet Practice and Musket Drill, Union Camp, 69th NY
Musket Drill, Dentistry, Confederate Camp
Cavalry Presentation, look for horses
War Correspondent, (reporter) Union Camp
Engineering and Pontoon Bridge Building, near river
11:00 Morning Battle, meadow area (camps closed)
11:45 Medical Presentation, look for red flag, civilian camp
Visit Civilian Camps (cooking, sewing, games, etc.)
12:15 Lunch
President Lincoln speech, (Saturday Only!) bleachers
(Polite questions from the audience.)
1:00 Parlor Talk, “Lives On The Home Front, During The War”,
Maryland Line, Confederate camp
Artillery Demonstration, at cannons
Camp Presentations, as in the morning
2:00 Fashion of the 1860’s, bleachers
3:00 Afternoon Battle, (camps closed)
4:00 Camp Presentations
Saturday 5:00 pm Event Closed to the Public
Sunday 4:00 pm Event Closed to the Public
House On Metolius School Day
Civil War Reenactment Schedule
Friday, May 19, 2017
Each “station” presents for twenty minutes, followed by a five-minute pass time. To spread student groups out among the various presentations, schools and groups will be assigned as either odd or even. From the flagpole near the settlers cabin and bleachers, odd groups work counter clockwise (left), even groups work clockwise (right). Obviously there is not time to see everything if one spends twenty minutes at each station. Feel free to move around. Please be courteous when asking questions and pick up all trash.
Open 9:00 am Infantry Drills Union & Confederate grounds
Blacksmith, near sutlers tent, concessions open
Artillery Demonstration, at cannons
Bayonet Practice and Musket Drill, Union Camp, 69th NY
Cavalry Presentations, look for horses
10:30 am War Correspondent, (reporter) near bleachers
Engineering and Pontoon Bridge Building, near river
Student CW Characters, (they come to life) near rustic cabin
11:00 am Medical Presentation, look for red flag, civilian camp
Sutler Tent, very large tents, signs in front (hardware, books, etc.)
Visit Civilian Camps (cooking, sewing, games, etc.)
12:00 noon President Lincoln speech, bleachers (questions from the students)
Lunch
1:00 Same presentations as above
Life for Women and Children in the 1860s, Maryland Line camp
1:30 War Correspondent (reporter)
Afternoon Battle, pending hostilities (camps closed)
2:00 – 2:30 Load School Busses
Close 3:00 pm Event Closed to the Public
Civil War Reenactment Schedule
Friday, May 19, 2017
Each “station” presents for twenty minutes, followed by a five-minute pass time. To spread student groups out among the various presentations, schools and groups will be assigned as either odd or even. From the flagpole near the settlers cabin and bleachers, odd groups work counter clockwise (left), even groups work clockwise (right). Obviously there is not time to see everything if one spends twenty minutes at each station. Feel free to move around. Please be courteous when asking questions and pick up all trash.
Open 9:00 am Infantry Drills Union & Confederate grounds
Blacksmith, near sutlers tent, concessions open
Artillery Demonstration, at cannons
Bayonet Practice and Musket Drill, Union Camp, 69th NY
Cavalry Presentations, look for horses
10:30 am War Correspondent, (reporter) near bleachers
Engineering and Pontoon Bridge Building, near river
Student CW Characters, (they come to life) near rustic cabin
11:00 am Medical Presentation, look for red flag, civilian camp
Sutler Tent, very large tents, signs in front (hardware, books, etc.)
Visit Civilian Camps (cooking, sewing, games, etc.)
12:00 noon President Lincoln speech, bleachers (questions from the students)
Lunch
1:00 Same presentations as above
Life for Women and Children in the 1860s, Maryland Line camp
1:30 War Correspondent (reporter)
Afternoon Battle, pending hostilities (camps closed)
2:00 – 2:30 Load School Busses
Close 3:00 pm Event Closed to the Public
