The Official Web Site of the Trans-Mississippi Brigade.
The Official Web Site of the Trans-Mississippi Brigade.
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Welcome to the Department of the Trans-Mississippi, representing and promoting awareness of the American Civil War Many battles, skirmishes along with the last major invasion of the Confederate States in the war, occurred in the area west of the Mississippi River. The "modern" Trans-Mississippi Brigade brings together as an umbrella group some of the Although we are a Confederate Brigade, we "galvanize" to portray Federals as needed for specific events. |
Brig.Gen. W. Huckabee and Col. R. Sanders at Tribbey 06
OCTOBER 7 & 8, 2006 - PERRYVILLE, KENTUCKY
The 144th Anniversary Battle of Perryville will be held the weekend of October 7 & 8, 2006
and bring together participants with infantry, cavalry, and full-scale artillery for a weekend of living history.
Perryville is the NSA national event for 2006. They hosted the event in 2002
When you go to the site for registering...look on the left for reenactor. Then go to the bottom of the page and follow the 4 steps for registering.perryville website
TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
3/19/06 When the Beaumont reenactment was cancelled due to rain, Col Sanders of the 1st ARK and some troops made a trip to the Texas Civil War Museum. If you havent been to this yet...go. It is great! Lots of amazing things in there and presented in a new impressive way. REAL FLAGS! Lot of 'em and...more Confederate shell jackets that I've seen anywhere. You will not believe how small the waist is on Gnl Robert Hoke's jacket.
Costs just $6.00 to get in...well worth the trip! Go here for more info and directions http://www.texascivilwarmuseum.com
TMB LEAVES THE FCD
The Trans-Mississippi Brigade has officialy resigned from the First Confederate Division.
They have finally torn down the Pizza Hut that stood over the spot where General Cleburne was killed... right of the pike and within a few feet of the "works". This is a great victory as battlefields are dissapearing every day due to urban sprawl.
Here are a few 2006 events that we know about....more to come.
more info on schedule page
145th Anniversary of the Capture of Jefferson City
May 19th, 20th, 21st
Binder Park, Jefferson City
Brig. General Mark Griffin Resigns
12/17/05 Word has come that Brig. General Mark Griffin of the Mississippi Valley Brigade has resigned his position. Gnl Griffin cited his lack of time to devote to the Brigade as one of the main reasons for his resignation. Mark and his wife are starting a new church which puts a heavy demand on his time. Mark Griffin will be long remembered for his genuine love of the reenacting hobby and his zeal for authenticity. Tom Stuart will be Acting General of the MVB.
NEW CD BY REENACTOR ROGER EPPS
Long-time reenactor and musician Roger Epps has produced a civil war CD! This fine CD has 12 ORIGINAL songs written by Roger. These songs are professionally recorded and performed by Roger Epps and a full bluegrass style group. Included is the popular original Epps song "Battle of Cabin Creek". more information and website
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| 1/26/06 Captain Silas Tackitt, A.I.G., the FCD "drill guy" has a good point about stacking arms.
The manual says that the leaner should not be placed vertically on the stack but should be inclined. Also the #1 rear rank man places it there himself..not the front rank #2. Also see his "breaking files to the rear". |
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Here is a nice authentic shell jacket that was on ebay. The brown color looks grey in the edges of the rips...most likely was the original color. It has Block I buttons.
THIS HAS BEEN IDed TO A PRIVATE JOHN M. BARRON OF THE 19TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY
COMPANY AMMO BOXES
here is a website with ammo box plans
CONFEDERATES AT CORINTH
8/27/05 Cpt. Richard Holloway of the 19th LA TMVI, has put together a nice presentation on the Confederates at Corinth. These 2 pdf files also include many photos of soldiers and their unifroms. Also these is a section that has the CSA commanders at Corinth along with photos. download here part 1 part 2
TMB WILL HAVE WATER BARRELS AT CORINTH
8/17/05 BgGnl Huckabee has come up with a plan so his troops can be well supplied with water at Corinth...water barrels in wagons! Oak barrels have been purchased and donated by the Prairie County Avengers (civil war music group). Col Rob Sanders of the 1st Ark is building racks so they can be mounted on their side in the wagons. They will also have spouts put in the ends for convenience in filling canteens. I have been told that water from these tastes great and stays pretty cool. They are former whiskey barrels.
THE TRIBBEY EVENT
6/13/06 The Tribbey, OK reenactment was this past weekend.Many commented that it was a really good one. The "ground" was great, the battles were hot and so was the weather. It was the first TMB event for the TMVI and they were favorably impressed and considered their recent move to the TMB a good one. BrigGeneral Huckabee was in attendance and commented that he would work to have the Tribbey event moved to the last of May or the first of June. Also he commented that he will "work to make Tribbey a big Brigade event in the next 2 years" The General was pleased with the turnout and thanks the TMB for making the event such a success.
THE 5th MISSOURI CO A.WEBSITE
5/29/05 Recently had an opportunity to view the 5th Mo. Co. A website...it's great! Look for the newsletter articles on "axle grease coffee" and "musket cleaning". Also there is a great article that contains the correct procedure to present your rifle to the inspector during arms inspection.(BrigGen Huckabee has "mentioned" that we all need to do it the same) This is a very good site that is updated and contains useful information to the members and to prospective members and is presented in a clear manner. 5th MO website...go there
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Really don't know who these fellas are 'cept for the one with the gold braid.
IF YOU MISSED PORT HUDSON...YOU MISSED A GOOD ONE!
2/05/05 Pvt. James Prentice Jacket. PENETENTIARY JACKET
Prentice enlisted at the beginning of
the war in Co. K, 1st Arkansas Infantry for twelve months.
After his enlistment expired he reenlisted July 21, 1862 in Co. F, 38th Arkansas Infantry.
SEE MORE PHOTOS
"Appler" Commutation Jacket... look
Battalion Maneuvers,
Commanders.....here is a list of maneuvers that the Brigade will work on.
This was sent to us by Mark (Silas) Tackitt of the Division staff.
Battalion Maneuvers
TMB Battalion...1st Missouri, Featured in Midwest Civil War Illustrated
1/17/05"As we panned the battlefield, we spotted the familiar Missouri Battle flag being vigorously waved
and displayed about by Color Sergeant Shawn Bell of the 1st Missouri Infantry Battalion he seemed even
more intense and inspired than normal..."
Brigadier General John Beck commanding the Trans-Mississippi Bridgade, announced his retirement
at Prairie Grove, Arkansas December 4th, 2004.(Brig. Gen Beck's Farewell Address)
Trans-Mississippi Brigade, Pride & Dignity
"The Image of Wilson's Creek," by Marilyn Ela, Civil War News.
Disclaimer-The Trans Mississippi Brigade is an informal affiliation of reenactors of the American Civil War. There are no memberships, dues or criteria for participation beyond an interest in preserving Civil War history and working together to present to the public authentic recreations of some of the events and people of those traumatic years in this country's journey. As such, the Trans Mississippi Brigade advocates no political, religious, or social stance, nor does it endorse or advocate any organizations that may take such stances. While the Brigade generally portrays a unit of the Confederate Army, it is prepared at all times to portray a Federal (Union) Army unit, as well. Reenactors affiliated with the Trans Mississippi Brigade come from a wide variety of walks of life, ethnic, social and economic groups and religious and political persuasions. We are united by our love of history and a deep belief in its importance to our nation. Those of us affiliated with the Trans Mississippi Brigade will vigorously oppose any attempts to associate our name or our activities with other groups that may have positions or purposes that go outside of, or are contradictory to, our historic preservation purposes. Brig.Gen.Wm Huckabee Commanding Trans Mississippi Brigade Col.Brad Amend Commanding 1st Missouri Battalion, Col. Rob Sanders Commanding 1st Arkansas Batallion, Col. Warner Todd Huston Commanding Independent Guard Battalion and Col Richard Hunt Commanding Trans-Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Battalion.