Wisconsin Veterans Museum Event (1 Viewer)

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Hi Guys:

I just had a great meeting with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum folks concerning our event there on May 7. It is open to EVERYBODY and is FREE! Ken has just posted some unique, one of a kind Iron Brigade figures that we will be doing a silent auction of at the event - with most of the proceeds to go to the museum. There will be a talk by Ken, archive and library tours and talks by their curator and Mike Estell has even recruited members of his Iron Brigade unit to come!

As an added bonus Jeff Shaara will be speaking at the museum and adjacent hotel on the Thursday night, May 5, before our event. The museum is handling ticket sales for Shaara - $175 (private reception/book signing - includes evening talk as well) and $125 for evening talk which includes some heavy hors d'ouevres. They have tables for 10 people and I would really like to get a WB table together. If you are interested give us a ring - WB will gauge the interest and will be willing to offset some of the ticket cost for our members (another added plus to being a WB club member). If we get 8-10 folks then we'll let you know the price per ticket and book it.

For more about this entire event or to RSVP please call us at 1.888.771.5576 (ext 1) or go to our website or the Wisconsin Veterans site www.wvmfoundation.com.

See you there!

Richard
 
Sounds like a great event at a great venue. I used to stumble through there fairly often when we lived down in the area. Nicely located right on Capitol Square. I hope you get a good group together and really regret not being able to join you all. Please make sure somebody takes some photos.

MD
 
Hi Guys:

I just had a great meeting with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum folks concerning our event there on May 7. It is open to EVERYBODY and is FREE! Ken has just posted some unique, one of a kind Iron Brigade figures that we will be doing a silent auction of at the event - with most of the proceeds to go to the museum. There will be a talk by Ken, archive and library tours and talks by their curator and Mike Estell has even recruited members of his Iron Brigade unit to come!

As an added bonus Jeff Shaara will be speaking at the museum and adjacent hotel on the Thursday night, May 5, before our event. The museum is handling ticket sales for Shaara - $175 (private reception/book signing - includes evening talk as well) and $125 for evening talk which includes some heavy hors d'ouevres. They have tables for 10 people and I would really like to get a WB table together. If you are interested give us a ring - WB will gauge the interest and will be willing to offset some of the ticket cost for our members (another added plus to being a WB club member). If we get 8-10 folks then we'll let you know the price per ticket and book it. For more about this entire event or to RSVP please call us at 1.888.771.5576 (ext 1) or go to our website or the Wisconsin Veterans site www.wvmfoundation.com.

See you there!

Richard

Thanks for the update Richard. I just talked to Angela and confirmed my participation on Saturday, May 7 at the Museum as well as dinner out afterward. I also told Angela to sign both my wife Lynn and I to attend Thursday night, May 5, if you can get a full WB table. Looking forward to this event . . .
:smile2: Mike
 
I really wish I could be there. I used to go to that Museum when I lived in Madison many years ago. Sounds great!!
 
Thanks for the update Richard. I just talked to Angela and confirmed my participation on Saturday, May 7 at the Museum as well as dinner out afterward. I also told Angela to sign both my wife Lynn and I to attend Thursday night, May 5, if you can get a full WB table. Looking forward to this event . . .
:smile2: Mike

Mike:

Many thanks. I think it sounds like a fun night too. If it goes well we are already planning on another author and amazing new set and diorama for 2012...what happened in 1862 that would be worth commemorating in Wisconsin?...mmm...

Ken has some Reb conversions ready to go under the knife too next week. OUCH!They sure do look beautiful when he finishes them and will also be available at the event on Saturday! Does this now also make him a "Plastic Surgeon" - I can see the cheezy ads now in the airline magazines!

We have had two other folks call us about the Shaara event already. So off to a good start.

Have a great weekend.

Richard
 
Betting the reason for Mike being quite over the pass few days is that he's getting ready for this weeks upcoming event knowing he's can't wait for it to start and that he can't wait for the playtime sessions with Ken an Richard an wondering if Joe Baker will be joining them. Looking forward to loads of photos. Hope Richard's recharge his camera knowing Mike will have.....The Lt.
 
Betting the reason for Mike being quite over the pass few days is that he's getting ready for this weeks upcoming event knowing he's can't wait for it to start and that he can't wait for the playtime sessions with Ken an Richard an wondering if Joe Baker will be joining them. Looking forward to loads of photos. Hope Richard's recharge his camera knowing Mike will have.....The Lt.

Oh you can be sure I'll be there bright and early with camera in hand. Will post pics of the event on Sunday/Monday. Looking forward to seeing the one-of customized ACW figures Ken has been working on for this event - proceeds to go to Iron Brigade flag restoration. Hope to add a few "special" figures to my collection ^&grin
:smile2: Mike
 
Just talked to Richard earlier today and got the run-down on Saturdays event. Hoping to make it down by noon to early afternoon if all goes according to plan. Looking forward to it. :smile2:

MD
 
Just talked to Richard earlier today and got the run-down on Saturdays event. Hoping to make it down by noon to early afternoon if all goes according to plan. Looking forward to it. :smile2:

MD

That would be great MD . . . . I plan to be there fro the whole day. It will be great to meet you and I am looking forward to that . . . .
:smile2: Mike
 
That would be great MD . . . . I plan to be there fro the whole day. It will be great to meet you and I am looking forward to that . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Ditto Mike. All is looking a go at this point. :smile2:

MD
 
Dave/Mike: I hope you guys can ask Richard if he intends to supplement in the 2nd,3rd or 4th catalog editions that beautiful 2011 Collectors Club figurine, the dismounted 1st Virginia Cavalry trooper, with a release of some supplements (at least four or five) to that piece. It would be a shame that on the heels of last years fantastic six figure dismounted Union Cavalry rollout that included a great Collectors Club Union officer, not to add to this years offering with a decided circa 1861 150th anniversary offering of the most impactful unit of 1st Manassas.
 
Sandor: I'll offer up a thumbnail view and then let the Wisconsinites (Mike, Dave etal) give a more detailed interpretation since they are more infantry oriented and more plugged into the subject than I. Suffice to say that from an 1862 standpoint and Wisconsin it was the year that the famed "Iron Brigade" had arrived on the field and arrived is an understatement as this splendid unit of Union Infantry: the 2nd, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana and later the 24th Michigan were drawing notice in the field. Aside from them not adapting the more well known forage or "bummer's" cap they chose to wear the more dress looking 1858 Army regular issue Hardee hats. But it was not just their look that personified their stature. Known as "Westerners" hailing from one of the north's western most located states, the Iron Brigade arrrived in the field too late to be an impact in the most notorius of the early 1862 eastern theatre battles specifically Gen. George McClellan's Peninsula Campaign that culminated in the Seven Days battles including epic fights at Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) and at Gaines Mill. For the rest of the year the Iron Brigade would make their mark participating in the great campaigns of that year including the fights at 2nd Bull Run, Antietam and Fredricksburg (when the 24th Michigan was added to the unit). It was in 1862 that this brigade earned their nickname fighting cohesivley and with great fury against the Confederates and eventually developing a profile as one of the Unions top infantry brigades resplendent in their now trademark Hardee hats. They developed their reputation on the battlefield in 1862. However it was in 1863 that the Iron Brigade, now also known as the "Black Hats" would champion itself into the lore of the American Civil War. One other point: The bravery of this brigade is beyond reproach. This unit suffered proportionately the highest casualties of any unit on the Union side of the ACW. From a WB standpoint it is a no brainer to extend the depictions of the Iron Brigade into their line up to include an early flavor to their depictions. I'm sure Iron Brigade figurines are top sellers, wildly popular to most astute hobbyists and a great supplement to more regular looking Union infantry able to give a distinct specific look. So expect Richard to rollout something for his loyal WB ACW infantry customers including the rock solid Iron Brigade afficianados.
 
Had a very enjoyable, but too brief, visit to the always impressive Wisconsin Veteran's Museum today. Great meeting you Mike, and congratulations on your purchases today. Also nice to see Richard again, and to meet Ken and Ericka in person. And as an added surprise, it was nice to see Paul from the Toy Soldier Shoppe in attendance.

Sorry I don't have any solid intel on any forthcoming ACW releases, but did see a nice Keith Rocco inspired figure for the first time. Also noticed a couple of prototypes on display along with all of the conversions Ken had been working on for the show.

As part of the experience we were allowed into the artifacts storage area and saw the 1st set of colors carried by the 2nd Wisconsin, The vest worn by Col Lucius Fairchild at Gettysburg and the only known intact Hardee hat worn by a member of the Iron Bde. in combat.

Also wanted to comment on how impressed I am with WB's support of restoring and preserving these sort of valuable artifacts through these sort of fund-raising events.

Sorry I couldn't stay for dinner....had to finish some Mothers Day shopping and get back in time for a 5 mile run. {eek3}

MD
 
Also meant to mention: if you want any advice on ACW related matters, Mike and Ken would be my first 2 recommendations. :smile2:

Had a very enjoyable, but too brief, visit to the always impressive Wisconsin Veteran's Museum today. Great meeting you Mike, and congratulations on your purchases today. Also nice to see Richard again, and to meet Ken and Ericka in person. And as an added surprise, it was nice to see Paul from the Toy Soldier Shoppe in attendance.

Sorry I don't have any solid intel on any forthcoming ACW releases, but did see a nice Keith Rocco inspired figure for the first time. Also noticed a couple of prototypes on display along with all of the conversions Ken had been working on for the show.

As part of the experience we were allowed into the artifacts storage area and saw the 1st set of colors carried by the 2nd Wisconsin, The vest worn by Col Lucius Fairchild at Gettysburg and the only known intact Hardee hat worn by a member of the Iron Bde. in combat.

Also wanted to comment on how impressed I am with WB's support of restoring and preserving these sort of valuable artifacts through these sort of fund-raising events.

Sorry I couldn't stay for dinner....had to finish some Mothers Day shopping and get back in time for a 5 mile run. {eek3}

MD
 
Had a very enjoyable, but too brief, visit to the always impressive Wisconsin Veteran's Museum today. Great meeting you Mike, and congratulations on your purchases today. Also nice to see Richard again, and to meet Ken and Ericka in person. And as an added surprise, it was nice to see Paul from the Toy Soldier Shoppe in attendance.

Sorry I don't have any solid intel on any forthcoming ACW releases, but did see a nice Keith Rocco inspired figure for the first time. Also noticed a couple of prototypes on display along with all of the conversions Ken had been working on for the show.

As part of the experience we were allowed into the artifacts storage area and saw the 1st set of colors carried by the 2nd Wisconsin, The vest worn by Col Lucius Fairchild at Gettysburg and the only known intact Hardee hat worn by a member of the Iron Bde. in combat.

Also wanted to comment on how impressed I am with WB's support of restoring and preserving these sort of valuable artifacts through these sort of fund-raising events.

Sorry I couldn't stay for dinner....had to finish some Mothers Day shopping and get back in time for a 5 mile run. {eek3}

MD

It was certainly all my pleasure inmeeting you Dave. It sure was about time since we have communicated so long via the forum without ever having met. I enjoyed your company immensly and it certainly added to my over all enjoyment of the day. I am going to start another thread for my "after action" report on this event.
:smile2: Mike
 
Would anyone enlighten me (this is not my field^&confuse:confused:)?
Thanks,
Sandor:salute::

Sandor: I'll offer up a thumbnail view and then let the Wisconsinites (Mike, Dave etal) give a more detailed interpretation since they are more infantry oriented and more plugged into the subject than I. Suffice to say that from an 1862 standpoint and Wisconsin it was the year that the famed "Iron Brigade" had arrived on the field and arrived is an understatement as this splendid unit of Union Infantry: the 2nd, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana and later the 24th Michigan were drawing notice in the field. Aside from them not adapting the more well known forage or "bummer's" cap they chose to wear the more dress looking 1858 Army regular issue Hardee hats. But it was not just their look that personified their stature. Known as "Westerners" hailing from one of the north's western most located states, the Iron Brigade arrrived in the field too late to be an impact in the most notorius of the early 1862 eastern theatre battles specifically Gen. George McClellan's Peninsula Campaign that culminated in the Seven Days battles including epic fights at Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) and at Gaines Mill. For the rest of the year the Iron Brigade would make their mark participating in the great campaigns of that year including the fights at 2nd Bull Run, Antietam and Fredricksburg (when the 24th Michigan was added to the unit). It was in 1862 that this brigade earned their nickname fighting cohesivley and with great fury against the Confederates and eventually developing a profile as one of the Unions top infantry brigades resplendent in their now trademark Hardee hats. They developed their reputation on the battlefield in 1862. However it was in 1863 that the Iron Brigade, now also known as the "Black Hats" would champion itself into the lore of the American Civil War. One other point: The bravery of this brigade is beyond reproach. This unit suffered proportionately the highest casualties of any unit on the Union side of the ACW. From a WB standpoint it is a no brainer to extend the depictions of the Iron Brigade into their line up to include an early flavor to their depictions. I'm sure Iron Brigade figurines are top sellers, wildly popular to most astute hobbyists and a great supplement to more regular looking Union infantry able to give a distinct specific look. So expect Richard to rollout something for his loyal WB ACW infantry customers including the rock solid Iron Brigade afficianados.

I couldn't have given you a much better review in brief Sandor than what Jeff has already given. 1862 was the year that made the legend of the Iron Brigade. An all western brigade (Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan) in the Union's eastern army (Army of the Potomac). Respected and feared by the Confederates and known by them as "Those **** Black Hats". They were the best of the best . . .
:smile2: Mike
 

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