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Don't forget the Muster this weekend, May 2nd & 3rd, in Wasioja. Check the schedule on www.civilwarmn.com Get your Collectable Root Beer Mug at the Muster.

April Review

Wasioja Seminary
Volunteer groups worked last weekend at the Seminary removing trees and cleaning up. It is preparation to restore the original Officers Rings. A lot of the original trees on the grounds were getting rotten in the middle and were soon to fall into the ruins. Four teams of horses came on Saturday for the logging. The web site has a link to some great pictures. www.civilwarmn.com

Bonnet Making Workshop
The Costume Committee hosted a Civil War Bonnet Making Workshop on April 4th. Eighteen enthusiastic women began the process of constructing their bonnet. The workshop lasted all day and no one got past the construction of the frame. Watch the web site for pictures of completed bonnets.

Forums
The last two of the Forums were held in April. Tom Hoiser presented "Weapons of Gettysburg" and gave information regarding the Wood Lake Battlefield Preservation Association. Wood Lake is an official Civil War Battle Site, one of the two in Minnesota. Their web site is http://woodlakebattlefield.com . The last forum was held in Wasioja at the Township Hall and covered the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. Hopefully the forums will continue next year'

"Friends of Wasioja" Committee
The full committee met on April 15th at the Hubbell House. All committee chairs had the opportunity to keep everyone up to date on their activities. The Commemorative Root Beer Mugs were introduced.

Civil War Costume Seminar in Zumbrota
A delegation from Friends of Wasioja attended a Seminar presented by Marcia Ukera of Cannon Falls. Marcia showed her elegant Civil War Gowns, Headpieces and Bonnets. Marcia constructs most of the garments herself, primarily of silk. The afternoon was a delight for historians, seamstresses and the general public. Maybe we can encourage her to come to Mantorville next year.

Upcoming Events

Muster in Wasioja - May 2nd and 3rd, 2009
The Third Minnesota Regiment, Volunteer Infantry Co. C Provost & Medical, www.ThirdMinnesota.com will conduct their spring muster at the old Civil War Recruiting Station in Wasioja, Minnesota. The Third Minnesota, living history historians from Goodhue and surrounding counties teach history through living history.
The old station will come to life again as the 3rd MN Regt. Vol. Inf. Co. C encamp there for the weekend. All are invited to muster in for either day, or both and to drill as a soldier of that time. The 3rd will be accepting applications for their membership, as well as for the company being raised in Wasioja that will participate in the 150th Civil War event in Wasioja. These volunteers will train with the 3rd and will represent the 2nd MN. Co. C from Wasioja at the 150th.  All interested in joining the 3rd, or in participating in representing the Wasioja Company at the 150th are urged to muster for the weekend.
The encampment will be set by Friday evening to be ready for Saturday. The site will be filled with soldiers and civilians, living in the Civil War era.  This event is open for the public to fall in, or just view.
Saturday, camp will be open to the public at 8:00 a.m. and will close to the public at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. see wwwcivilwarmn.com for complete schedule.
Muster will be at 8:30 a.m. both days and will continue throughout the day.
 Saturday will consist of a muster for the cause. Anyone volunteering to put down these rebel traitors will be accepted.  There will be roll call, sick call, mail call, and school of the soldier, school of the musket and school of the bayonet. There will be marching in company and firing of the muskets for demonstrations. Camp life will be going on all day with special occurrences that happen throughout the day.
Sunday will be a repeat of Saturday, as there is no rest for a soldier. In addition, there will be church call with a period service conducted by the U.S. Christian Commission in the morning and a Memorial Ceremony at the Cemetery.. There will be medical demonstration in the afternoon as well. Our surgeon will demonstrate his skilful hands.
All will learn some Minnesota Civil War History as each day passes.
See www.civilwarmn.com

June 27 "Blue and Gray Civil War Tea"
An elegant Tea, held at the Milton Creamery  Retreat Center. Located in what was the Milton Cheese Factory.  Two seating's, one at 11 a.m. and one at 2:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20.00 per person and are selling fast..  A great Mothers Day gift. Ladies, gentlemen and mature children invited.   Full menu on www.civilwarmn.com.  Reservations available at dlvrieze@mchsi.com   or 507.527.2841. 

"Old Fashioned 4th of July in Mantorville"
Book signing by Mike Eckers - the introduction of his Civil War novel. "Northern Colors''
Events and Activities
"North Star Shooters"
Carriage, Cutter and Horse Drawn Contraption Show
Fiddlers Jamboree
Pie Making Contest
Kiddies Activities and Parade
Vendors
Food
Commemorative Root Beer Mug

Many will be in Civil War era costume, and you are encouraged to come in costume for the 'Old Fashioned 4th of July' celebration.
Volunteers needed, it will be a lot of fun.
- Contact Jerry Chellgren e-mail kojc@kmtel.com
The 4th of July event is sponsored by "Friends of Wasioja."  For the schedule of activities see www.civilwarmn.com see the web site for buggy entry forms - other entry foms coming next week.