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On the history of war...

Next the statesmen will invent cheap lies, putting the blame upon the nation that is attacked, and every man will be glad of those conscience-soothing falsities, and will diligently study them, and refuse to examine any refutations of them; and thus he will by and by convince himself that the war is just, and will thank God for the better sleep he enjoys after this process of grotesque self-deception.
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By admin | December 1, 2009

1860 Christmas Party

WHO: All Civil War Reenactors and Members of the Reed’s Bridge Battle Field Preservation Society (RBBPS).

WHAT: 1860s Style Civil War Christmas Party

WHEN: Saturday, December 12th, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Homestead Barn, Reed’s Bridge Battlefield, Hwy 161 South of Jacksonville, Arkansas.

ADMISSION: FREE, but we ask that each individual or couple bring a covered dish or desert.Also bring a serving utensil for your item.

CLOTHING: Reenactors, please wear uniforms, dresses, or other period clothing. Suggestion for RBBPS members–contact a reenactor for possible clothing items for gentlemen and ladies. Please attempt to look the part!

PARKING: Anywhere around the homestead area, but PLEASE do not block the barn’s driveway–prevents others from driving in and out.

GIFT EXCHANGE: Please bring something less than $20 dollars in value wrapped in either cloth or brown wrapping paper. Gifts should be items of every day use in the 1860’s: i.e., food, drink, clothing, candles, etc. Junk stores have old-fashioned bottles. If you’re a reenactor and have gear no longer wanted, wrap it. We will have a Christmas tree on the second floor. Place all gifts under it upon arrival. You will receive a numbered piece of paper. After the dance, place your number in a hat. Finally, everyone will draw numbers out of the hat to determine order of gift selection. This will not be like most White Elephant gift exchanges with multiple take-aways. You keep what you pick due to time constraints!

Schedule of Events:

5:00 - 6:00 PM Socializing & setup

6:30 - 7:30 PM Buffet type meal

7:30 - 8:30 PM Barn dance to include:

- The Grand March

- The Hat Dance

- The Broom Dance

- The Virginia Reel

8:30 - 10:00 PM Gift Exchange

10:00 PM - ? Clean-up when we’re finished and Departure

Please RSVP 1Sgt Steve Shore at 501-749-3114 or spflyboy@hotmail.com by December 10th.


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