ROCKWOOD CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR FOR 2009
SCHEDULE OF CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENTS
During the Civil War more battles and skirmishes took place in Tennessee than any other state except Virginia. Several of these armed encounters between Confederate and Union soldiers occurred in Roane County in and around the area where Rockwood is now located. After the War ended, Rockwood was founded by Union Brigadier General John Thomas Wilder an industrialist who returned to Roane County, formed the Roane Iron Company and built a company town that became known as Rockwood. The resulting City has the distinction of being the "prime example" of a reconstruction event that went well and was successful. During the Christmas Home Tour this year in Rockwood reenactment events scheduled for the edification of all interested individuals especially towns people, visitors, and students. All reenactment events are coordinated by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, William A. Hamby Camp 1750 headquartered in Crossville, TN.
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CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ROCKWOOD/BRILLO MILLER SPORTS COMPLEX (Located At 700 South Chamberlain Avenue) Maps will be provided to all units upon arrival.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Arrival of Reenactment Units and units review scheduled of events for Saturday=Noon to 8:30 pm
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Campsite Setup and evening meal
Campsite Setup and evening meal •Wassom House, 415 South Chamberlain Avenue
Wassom House, 415 South Chamberlain Avenue •Directions: From the East (Crossville; Sparta; Cookeville, Nashville, etc: TWO ROUTES ARE POSSIBLE
Directions: From the East (Crossville; Sparta; Cookeville, Nashville, etc: TWO ROUTES ARE POSSIBLE •
• (1) Take I-40 East to Exit 338, toward Rockwood .Turn right onto Westel Road proceed 2.8 miles to US-70, turn left onto US 70 for 3.3 miles to US 27, turn left onto US 27 and proceed 1.6 miles into Rockwood. Turn left at the first traffic light and proceed across RR tracks to first Stop sign. Go straight to the next stop sign at Chamberlain Avenue. Turn Left onto Chamberlain Avenue and go 0.2 miles. As you pass through the 4-way Stop sign 415 South Chamberlain Avenue is the 4th house on the right. Stop here for information about camp sites, and other information.
(1) Take I-40 East to Exit 338, toward Rockwood .Turn right onto Westel Road proceed 2.8 miles to US-70, turn left onto US 70 for 3.3 miles to US 27, turn left onto US 27 and proceed 1.6 miles into Rockwood. Turn left at the first traffic light and proceed across RR tracks to first Stop sign. Go straight to the next stop sign at Chamberlain Avenue. Turn Left onto Chamberlain Avenue and go 0.2 miles. As you pass through the 4-way Stop sign 415 South Chamberlain Avenue is the 4th house on the right. Stop here for information about camp sites, and other information. •
•(2) Take I-40 East to exit 347. Proceed to US 27 South and turn left. Rockwood is six miles down the road. Go to the last traffic light (No.6) and turn right; proceed across RR tracks to first Stop sign. Go straight to the next stop sign at Chamberlain Avenue. Turn Left onto Chamberlain Avenue and go 0.2 miles. As you pass through the 4-way Stop sign 415 South Chamberlain Avenue is the 4th house on the right. Stop here for information about camp sites, and other information.
(2) Take I-40 East to exit 347. Proceed to US 27 South and turn left. Rockwood is six miles down the road. Go to the last traffic light (No.6) and turn right; proceed across RR tracks to first Stop sign. Go straight to the next stop sign at Chamberlain Avenue. Turn Left onto Chamberlain Avenue and go 0.2 miles. As you pass through the 4-way Stop sign 415 South Chamberlain Avenue is the 4th house on the right. Stop here for information about camp sites, and other information. •
•From the West (Knoxville and points beyond) Take I-40 West to Exit 347. Go to US 27 South and turn left . Rockwood is six miles down the road. Go to the last traffic light (No.6) and turn right; proceed across RR tracks to first Stop sign. Go straight to the next stop sign at Chamberlain Avenue. Turn Left onto Chamberlain Avenue and go 0.2 miles. As you pass through the 4-way Stop sign 415 South Chamberlain Avenue is the 4th house on the right. Stop here for information about camp sites, and other information
From the West (Knoxville and points beyond) Take I-40 West to Exit 347. Go to US 27 South and turn left . Rockwood is six miles down the road. Go to the last traffic light (No.6) and turn right; proceed across RR tracks to first Stop sign. Go straight to the next stop sign at Chamberlain Avenue. Turn Left onto Chamberlain Avenue and go 0.2 miles. As you pass through the 4-way Stop sign 415 South Chamberlain Avenue is the 4th house on the right. Stop here for information about camp sites, and other information ___________________________________________________________
Saturday, December 5, 2009
•Breakfast==7:00 to 8:00 am (Light snacks-cookies, doughnuts, coffee)
Breakfast==7:00 to 8:00 am (Light snacks-cookies, doughnuts, coffee) •Units proceeded to Sports Complex area for reconnaissance and planning for Battle== 8:30-9:15 am
Units proceeded to Sports Complex area for reconnaissance and planning for Battle== 8:30-9:15 am •Setup for downtown demonstrations at Junior's Restaurant parking lot ==9:30 to 10:00 am
Setup for downtown demonstrations at Junior's Restaurant parking lot ==9:30 to 10:00 am •Move to 132 North Kingston Ave for Play Practice==10:00 to 11:00 am
Move to 132 North Kingston Ave for Play Practice==10:00 to 11:00 am •Lunch
Lunch •Move selected units to downtown area; parking lot of Junior's Restaurant; set-up to demonstrate paymaster activities, mail call, drill, guard duty==1:00 to 2:00 pm.
Move selected units to downtown area; parking lot of Junior's Restaurant; set-up to demonstrate paymaster activities, mail call, drill, guard duty==1:00 to 2:00 pm. •Units Move to Battlefield staging areas and ready themselves for battle==2:15 to 2:30 pm
Units Move to Battlefield staging areas and ready themselves for battle==2:15 to 2:30 pm •Battle of the Cannons Begin==2:30-3:15 pm (this event will be narrated choreographed for the benefit and education of visitors and students regarding battle tactics used during the war)
Battle of the Cannons Begin==2:30-3:15 pm (this event will be narrated choreographed for the benefit and education of visitors and students regarding battle tactics used during the war) •Soldiers return to their respective encampments for dispatch to assigned homes on the tour for interactions with home tour visitors==3:30 to 5:00 pm
Soldiers return to their respective encampments for dispatch to assigned homes on the tour for interactions with home tour visitors==3:30 to 5:00 pm •Return to camp areas and Supper==5:30 pm
Return to camp areas and Supper==5:30 pm •Historic Play at the Manning House, 132 N. Kingston Ave.==6:00-6:45 pm
Historic Play at the Manning House, 132 N. Kingston Ave.==6:00-6:45 pm •Return to Camp and Interact with Visitors==7:00 to 8:00 pm
Return to Camp and Interact with Visitors==7:00 to 8:00 pm •Rest and Relaxation, Taps-8:00 pm
Rest and Relaxation, Taps-8:00 pm ___________________________________________________________
Sunday, December 6, 2009
•Morning Muster==8:00 am
Morning Muster==8:00 am •Camp Activities at Wassom House
Camp Activities at Wassom House •Lunch
Lunch •Selected soldiers set up downtown for Church Service,drilling, mail call etc. People will be in town before the tour and we need a soldier presence there.
Selected soldiers set up downtown for Church Service,drilling, mail call etc. People will be in town before the tour and we need a soldier presence there. •HOME TOUR BEGINS==1:00 pm
HOME TOUR BEGINS==1:00 pm •Proceed to Sports Compes 1:30 pm
Proceed to Sports Compes 1:30 pm •Dedication of the Grave of Confederate Lt. Joshua C. Kimbrough==2:00-3:00 pm.
Dedication of the Grave of Confederate Lt. Joshua C. Kimbrough==2:00-3:00 pm. •After dedication selected soldiers search designated houses for Union soldiers.
After dedication selected soldiers search designated houses for Union soldiers. •Return to Wassom House; Interactions with Visitors/Students
Return to Wassom House; Interactions with Visitors/Students •-----Drill Instruction
-----Drill Instruction •-----Weaponry
-----Weaponry •-----Uniforms and Equipment
-----Uniforms and Equipment •-----Explanation of Rank
-----Explanation of Rank •Striking Camp And Return To Homes==6:30 pm
Striking Camp And Return To Homes==6:30 pm