Stephen Sherry and Dan Christensen of the 15th Wisconsin ‘Bear Hunters’ hosted the ACWSA table at the 2017 Civil War Expo at the museum in Kenosha, WI on March 11, 2017. Visiting the table were Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. The Old Soldier Fiddlers also performed their ‘All Wisconsin’ show [ » ]
Photos from the September 2016 skirmish at Bristol, WI hosted by the 15th WI, courtesy of photographer Pam Kirk.
Pat Kaboskey, Les Knutsen and Gene Hass of the 1st USSS supported a school day and public display in Ashippun, WI on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
Photos from the September 2-4, 2016 skirmish hosted by the 8th & 6th Wisconsin Regiments. Photos courtesy of Stephen Sherry and Pam Kirk.
Photos courtesy of Pam Kirk from the 2016 66th North Carolina skirmish near Appleton, WI:
A small group of ACWSA members were treated to a special tour of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum holdings with Curator Kevin Hampton on June 19, 2016. Only about 3% of the museums holdings are on display at any one time. Pictured items include the vest and handkerchief 2nd Wisconsin Commander [ » ]
The American Civil War Shooting Assn. (ACWSA) successfully held its first National Skirmish on June 10-12, 2016, at the Chief Wa-Ke’-De range near Bristol, Indiana. 10 of the 17 association’s units fielded of 14 musket, 15 carbine, 8 revolver, 11 smoothbore and 5 breechloader teams. 17 members participated in the [ » ]
The 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment reached out four time this Spring with three school visits at Eagle River, Wausau West, and Appleton Elementary, along with a Memorial Day appearance at Harshaw Cemetery. Thank you Pam Kirk for the photos. Well done 8th!
The ACWSA just received another $22.90 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation for purchases made between the beginning of January and end of March 2016. Donations for the entire year of 2015 totaled $44.80, so obviously more ACWSA members are using the program. Thanks to everyone who’s participating! AmazonSmile donates ½% [ » ]
David Gramling, alumni member of the ACWSA, and 6th Wisconsin ‘pard’ in both the N-SSA and ACWSA for many years passed on Monday, May 15, 2016. Click here for a copy of his obituary.