tom4141tom

tom4141tom , 25 days ago to histodon group

https://youtu.be/1rhMsDjLD1I?si=3i7PfEeM2jp49SwE

It is going to take a little time for me to find my rhythm as Brigadier General at big events.

As I monitor the infantry command take their troops through their paces I do get to sneak moments where I play tourist!

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tom4141tom , 25 days ago to histodon group

Had an opportunity to catch these fine lads. Huzzah the 41st!

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tom4141tom , 25 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2019 Stoney Creek.

1806 the 27th Regiment were in Maida in Southern Italy.

Supposedly they were bathing in the sea when the French attacked. They responded going into a battle wearing only their belts and carrying their muskets earning the nickname the “Skins”.

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tom4141tom , 28 days ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory, yesterday!

Had the opportunity to wear blue and work with this very fine team the last couple of days!

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tom4141tom , 29 days ago to random

Re-enacting Memory: Fort Meigs.

A candid moment of two guys clearly enjoying each other's company!

Kidding! Love you two!

tom4141tom , 30 days ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: last year!

Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Ohio.

Photos by Jacque DuVall Redding

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory! 2003 Fort Meigs.

Photo by Jacque Duvall Redding

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2011 Fort Meigs, Ohio

A very wet year! A graphic illustration of why we don't camp on the flood plain.

Ground was so damp, our fire pits would flood. We built a raft to build our fire upon!

Thank goodness for blockhouse accommodations!!!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2008 Fort Meigs. The first wheel burning.

A cold, damp day. We were sapped of energy but somehow a dodgy piece of kit saved our day and started a tradition.

We will be doing it again tomorrow night!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2008 Fort Meigs. (Perrysburg, Ohio)

Sunday morning with nothing to do, took a little march down to the ruins of Fort Miamis (site of the British camp during the Siege).

Took a pause on the return trip to fire a volley or two to wake up the camp!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2010, Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Ohio.

Billet with Mad Dog at your own peril!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

https://youtu.be/GJXdkcayD1U?si=YXct23Uv9iot_GhQ

New video! We visit with the manager of the Bankfield Museum in a wide ranging discussion talking about their fashion collection, access to the collection and how it inspires reproductions and new fashion.

This is also reflected in the current exhibit.

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2008

Fort Meigs (Perrysburg, Ohio). One of my favourite sites, home to some of my best friends.

On the schedule next weekend!

(I do believe Maurice Depas joined us on the skirmish and took photos with my camera)

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 21 years ago! @FortMeigs .

I am looking forward to being back there this coming weekend!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2016, Wellington County Museum.

I had changed sides in preparation for an education day!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory: mutual respect between adversaries and the real life dynamic of being long time, dear friends!

Looking forward to seeing Marty next weekend!

Photo by Deb Lewis Brown

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: Taking part in the "Canada at War" education day at Wellington County Museum in 2018.

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: the many education days that re-enactors volunteer to do with schools/kids.

This is from the Wellington Country Museum.

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory: 2009, Wellington County Museum.

Pro Tip - if you are making fun of the pioneer picking his teeth with a bayonet, make sure he cannot see you!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memories: those Longwoods mornings!

While the camp gently sleeps

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2010, I was invited to Defiance Ohio to speak on Major Adam Muir and the 41st Regiment.

Was shown the work of the local historical society.

A great trip!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memories: Port Dover 2007.

This was a maritime festival and we just sort of made ourselves useful!

Always enjoyed Port Dover!

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2024 Battle of Longwoods

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: Longwoods 2024.

Photos by Steve Zronik

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: Longwoods 2024 from the Sunday.

"When smoke gets in your eye"

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: Longwoods 2024 from the Sunday.

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: yesterday! Longwoods (near London, ON).

Attack column hit hard by the Americans and we rally the broken troops.

Photos by Steve Zronik.

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: yesterday! Our amazing gunners! @histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Longwoods!!!! @histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: a perfect smoke ring! Love those from our guns!!!

Photo by Steve Zronik. @histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: from Longwoods 2019.

One of my favourite photos of Tracy Macdonnell. Following in Ross Flowers' footsteps in terms of "always be recruiting!".

Check out Tracy's YouTube Channel: The British Fife

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSD5aGdP-jExtzcF31HdXw

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2022 at Longwoods.

(near London, Ontario)

Photos by Steve Zronik

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: 2022 at Longowoods.

Back in my office for the first time since COVID!

Felt good!

Back there this coming weekend!

Photo by Steve Zronik

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tom4141tom , 1 month ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory: when you get parked in a playground waiting for the tactical demonstration to kick off … boys will be boys!

Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London, Ontario, 2011

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory. Fort Meigs, Ohio 2009

Our haircuts replicated Velcro. Our heads are stuck together!

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Officer/NCO School at Fort George, 2014.

Bill Longo actually being useful for once!

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Officer/NCO School at Fort York, 2008.

Final fitting!

The coat would make its debut at Longwoods in about a week after.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory. Fort George, Upper Canada, July 2019

Photo by Rolf Gollin

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: Waterloo, 2015. Another photo by Kevin Wolf. A companion to yesterday's post.

The first night, the walls of the structure were destroyed.

For the second night, there were attempts by those inside to fabricate something.

But they did not last long.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Back to Waterloo, 2015. I love this photo by Kevin Wolf. I use as the wallpaper on my computer.

He is inside the "Hougoumont" structure as we defend against a French attack.

This was the second night of the reenactment.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2017, Fort Erie.

American Garrison Weekend!

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: my previous marquee.

Photo was taken at night, the tent is illuminated by the lanterns on the table.

Who knows what mischief I was up to!

One of my favourite pictures, taken by Alan Pinn

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

https://www.youtube.com/live/nRxCKLE1i3s?si=J4Q_qiN8yoG6jdVS

What an awesome talk we had with Andrew Brunatti! I felt like we could have gone on for 3 or 4 hours.

What a fascinating figure was Castlereagh. What a difficult life it must have been to be a senior leader in public office!

Great insights into politics, life and culture during the Georgian and Regency eras!

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Today!

Our next livestream. Simply go to our YouTube channel for 14:00 Eastern.

https://www.youtube.com/@HeritageDaysHistorySymposium

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Sunday Morning. Fort Erie.

We commemorate those whose memory we strive to keep alive.

We commemorate all who have served and sacrificed. It is an important part of what we do.

Photo by Steve Zronik
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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memories: various trips to Wales.

I am long overdue for a visit again!

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Saturday - Castlereagh

Our next livestream

https://www.historysymposium.com/event/andrew-brunatti-it-must-end-or-i-must-end-viscount-castlereagh-and-mental-health-in-the-public-service/

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