The 8th Wisconsin attended the DC Everest’s Annual Civil War Days event by hosting a hands on learning experience with American Civil War artillery. Demonstrating Union loading and firing procedures for 8th grade students.
The weather worked out beautifully for the final ACWSA skirmish of the year. With seven skirmishing units there was plenty of black powder in the air and smiles all around. The only remaining skirmish of the year are for dual ACWSA and N-SSA (North South Skirmish Association) members coming up [ » ]
The Labor Day weekend once again played host to the Rhinelander Vacant Chair Memorial Skirmish over the cool, yet sunny weekend. Four units attended, resulting in a small but fun and unique shooting atmosphere. Many individual shooters competed along with mini mortar golf to compliment the traditional team shooting events. [ » ]
Pleasant weather and the familiar Beloit Rifle Club provided a good skirmish on August 23rd to the 24th. The skirmish was highly attended with lots of individual competition shooting before the team events. Many also enjoyed the complimentary supper that was given at the clubhouse. Results for the team shooting [ » ]
The late July skirmish ran through some light rain and muggy, hot temperatures. The hosting units did a great job managing these conditions and hosted a great summer skirmish. Lots of free food and drink was available allowing shooters to easily tolerate the weather conditions. There were seven units (1st USSS, [ » ]
As no surprise the Frank Matuszek Memorial Skirmish near Streator, IL, was an extremely hot two day skirmish. Though temperatures were high the dress code and shooting events were adjusted accordingly. Forty plus members were in attendance creating a great line skirmishing environment for the team relays. Results for the [ » ]
This year’s Appleton skirmish was a one-day event with the weather being superb on Saturday, but leaving much to be desired on Sunday. Despite the low numbers of skirmishers and the rainy weather for the scheduled second day of action, there was still plenty of lead shot down range. Results [ » ]
This year’s first ACWSA skirmish started off with some interesting weather. The Lefthanders Gun Club range had all the above from sunshine to hail. Despite this mix of weather, skirmishers were treated to excellent shooting conditions during the skirmish competition time frames. Numbers were relatively light compared to previous years [ » ]
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison honored former ACWSA President Gary Van Kauwenbergh by setting up a display in their American Civil War exhibition. Gary Van Kauwenbergh gets special mention for all of his efforts assisting the museum and his donation of a Lorenz musket.
The final ACWSA skirmish of the year was hosted by the 15th Wisconsin. Saturday was a very warm day with very little breeze for the initial portions of the skirmish. Unfortunately poor conditions for Sunday forced the skirmishers to call it a weekend. Team results are as follows… Smoothbore Team [ » ]
