2024 Beloit Skirmish – Hosted by 46th IL & 66th NC
The rifled musket line at the Beloit range on Sunday.
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2024 Rhinelander Skirmish – Hosted by 8th WI & 2nd WI
Awarded mugs with with the eagle of the 8th WI and the 2nd WI logo.
2024 Bristol Skirmish – Hosted by 56th VA
Many ACWSA units were present and many targets were broken. We had some very humid weather at Bristol despite the temperature sitting in the low 80’s. Many skirmishers camped on the separate, tucked away black powder range and enjoyed plenty of American Civil War conversation topics as well as some reminiscing [ » ]
2024 Streator Skirmish – Hosted by Battery H
ACWSA President, Bob Chabalowski, reported that, “This past Saturday was hot and humid, but all survived and had a great time. For the Saturday night dinner a Taco bar was set up and was very tasty. The sun made it a beautiful day with low humidity, plenty of sunshine, and [ » ]
Rest in Peace Founding Father
In 1999, Gary co-founded the American Civil War Shooting Association (ACWSA). He was a passionate and dedicated member, showcasing his pride in representing the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry at many skirmishes. However, due to the pandemic and health concerns, Gary had to step back from active participation. Nevertheless, his passion [ » ]
2024 Appleton Skirmish – Hosted by 66th NC
Though the weekend started out rather damp, it did not deter the men and women of the Union and Confederate forces from skirmishing at the Twin City Rod & Gun Club Inc. Through on and off rain the troops continued to pour lead into the targets of the Neenah gun [ » ]
2022 Appleton Skirmish Stats
June 4-5, 2022 Appleton Skirmish Results Breechloader Team 1st: 15WI 2nd: 2WI 3rd: 66NCSmoothbore team 1st: 56VA 2nd: 66NC 3rd: 2WI 4th: 15WI 5th: 1USSS 6th: Btry H 7th: 56VA B team Carbine team 1st: 1USSS 2nd: 15WI 3rd: Btry H 4th: 66NC 5th: 2WI 6th: 56VA Musket Team 1st: 2WI 2nd: 1USSS 3rd: ? 4th: ? 5th: ? 6th: ?
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There are many types of insurance policies. The ACWSA has always had a general liability policy. All nonprofit organizations should purchase general liability insurance. General liability policies cover against claims made against the organization by third parties for bodily injury and property damage occurring during our operations. It does not [ » ]
More Rebs In Madison, WI
“The Captured, the Sick, and the Dead: Confederate Prisoners at Camp Randall”Book Review by Gary Van Kauwenbergh In my humble opinion, Laurence Donald Desotell has written the definitive book on the soldiers buried in Confederate Rest in Madison, WI. Its title is “The Captured, the Sick, and the Dead: Confederate [ » ]
ACWSA Members CW Ancestors
Jan and Bren Buck’s (2WI) Great-great-great grandfather Private Amos Buck, a 36-year-old carpenter from Farmington, WI, enlisted as a musician in Company B, 36th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He served with the unit in the battles from Cold Harbor through the Siege of Petersburg, where he was wounded in action. He [ » ]