Benjamin Fisher ~ War of 1812 Reenactor
Festival Nomad Correspondent
THE
1812-2012 ~ written by Benjamin Fisher
Saturday, October 13, 2012: 200th Anniversary- Battle of
While marching to the battle field we were
informed that there will be 4 battle scenarios one of which was fought by the
native re-enactors. We saw pyrotechnics set up to imitate the falling cannon
balls. We did not partake in the first
battle because the militia was not there. The first battle ended and we set out
for our first battle of the day. We all decided that no one shall die in the
first one, but when Brock is shot we will all scream in terror, take one last
shot and scatter out of the area. So we started marching out on to the field
(which was probably the size of 2 football fields we saw the first cannon fire
a huge ball of smoke explode near the American soldiers. We then fired and
marched with Brock out near the Americans. They shot and Brock had fallen to
the ground sword in hand. We all yelled,
shot once more and scattered out to the edge of the field where the other 8 or
so regiments waited until they entered the field. Once everyone was back we planned
who was going to be a “D.D” (Designated Dead). Thankfully I was not chosen to
be dragged off the field when it was over. We entered the field again and shot
about 3 times and left the field (like we were scared) a few dragged out the
dead guys. We then decided (once we were all off) that I will die in the next
battle along with 3 other guys. So we all went in for the last time. We went
and lined up in front of the artillery. But before we did they fired 3 shots
and a giant ball of smoke rose in the distance along with 2 small fireworks
resembling rockets. Once we were lined up we fired twice, the Americans
returned fire. We fired again and I said “if they fire I am dying right now”.
Sure enough they fired in our direction and I went down groaning and yelling.
Some of the guys yelled “good one, Benn!”
However one re enactor known as “Rooster” yelled “YOU KILLED MY SON YOU
BLOODY YANKEES!!!”
(To Be Continued)
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