THE BATTLE OF RICHMOND KY.

    

 

 BATTLE of RICHMOND (overnighter) Fri - Sat Aug  25-26,  2023

BoR FRIDAY evening we will depart the church parking lot at 6pm, then travel to Richmond and camp near a Johnny Reb encampment. 

Explore the cemetery at night, sleep surrounded by battle ready soldiers.  Bring EAR PLUGS for the cannons!

 

Then on Saturday noonish, we will integrate into Civil war life in the 'town', then watch the battle on Sat afternoon about 2pm.

SAT LUNCH: BRING EXTRA MONEY FOR LUNCH ON THE BATTLE FIELD.

 

Friday, each scout will travel to Richmond Battle Site and meet at the (A side) at the A-B border fence line (shown yellow in map2 below), in the parking lot at 530-6 pm .  

See maps below

 

SCOUTs CAN SHARE VEHICLES NOW. We should have use of the church bus to transport scouts.  

 

 

 

BATTLE OF RICHMOND============================

 

Along with regular clothes, &  class A uniform, bring  Civil War era outfit:  

 

  • We will wear CSA outfit (above) during the day as we wander thru rebel encampments 

  • We will wear BSA CLASS A UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE BATTLE (about 2 pm)...

  • Wear some Under Armour or other wicking shirt underneath , it may be hot.

Cost : $15.00

  FORMS:

 

Maps :  Google map of our site          Local Info:   LOCAL INFO          WHEATHER

 

Suggested Packing List:  

  Camp Equipment  

__ CLASS A -BSA UNIFORM

__ CLASS A -CSA Civil War era outfit.    CSA or Union uniform or neutral prospector/explorer.

__ EAR PLUGS for the cannons!

__ Under Armour  (or some wicking shirt)  It could be hot!!

__Day Pack

__TENT

__Compass

__Boots

__Sun screen  

__Clothes (change of clothing  change of socks, underwear, B class t-shirt, long sleeve shirt for sun protection)

__Snacks (for the trip )

__Flash light / Head light

__Batteries

__ Water bottle  (filled with water)

__Backpack  (to carry all your clothes & equipment)

__Sleeping bag

__Sleeping mat / pad

__Personal Eating Utensils (plate, cup, spoon / fork – or mess kit)

__Hygiene Kit (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hand sanitizer)

__Toilet Paper in a Ziplock bag

__Matches

__Emergency kit (including a whistle, pocket knife, emergency blanket, etc)

__Scout Handbook

__Wet Weather Protection Gear (Rain Jacket and Pants- pants are optional)

__Personal First Aid Kit

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED ON TRIP.   (gameboys, DVD players, phones)

NOTICE!!
Sheath, butterfly, and survival type knives, etc. are not allowed on
the reservation. IF brought, the Scoutmaster should hold them until the Scout returns home. 

All fuel (propane, white gas) must be checked in and held by an adult until it is needed. Only adult leaders should handle fuel. 

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