Introduction
The weekend is the final three days of "Civil War Week" in Charleston. Confederate units have been invited to camp on Morris Island and Fort Sumter. Federal activities will be minimum but will include: Posting of Pickets, Morning Formations, Drill Sessions, Ration Issues, and a 6.5 mile march to Little Folly for a memorial ceremony.
Water, Wood, Parking and Sinks are provided. Straw will not be available as the camp will be within the sand dunes on the south end of Folly Island in the Folly Beach County Park. Rations of Rice, Coffee, Hardtack and Onions will be issued to pre-registered units.
Folly Island was occupied from April 1863 until Charleston occupation in February 1865. Due to the semi-permanent nature of the camps, soldiers were issued Wedge tents. We will be requiring all participants to bring A-frames only for tentage. Due to limited space in the dunes, plan on four men per Wedge tent.
Sponsored by the 47th New York State Volunteers "Washington Grays, Inc."
Friday 12 April 1200 Camp Opens 1800 1st PicketOs Posted 47th NY, Co. C 2100 NCO/Officers Call 2200 2nd PicketOs Posted, 47th NY, Co. C Saturday 13 April 0200 3rd PicketOs Posted, 47th NY, Co. C 0600 4th Pickets Posted, TBD 0600 Reveille 0615 Morning Muster/ration issue 0630 Breakfast 0730 Colors Formation 0800 1st Guard Mount, TBD 0900-1100 Section Drill 1130 Dinner 1200 2nd Guard Mount, TBD 1230-1430 Company Drill 1600 3rd Guard Mount, TBD 1730 Supper 1800 4th Guard Mount, TBD 2100 NCO/OfficerOs Call 2200 5th Guard Mount, TBD Sunday 14 April 0200 5th Guard Mount, TBD 0400 6th Guard Mount, TBD 0600 Reveille 0615 Morning Muster 0630 Breakfast 0730 Colors Formation/7th Guard Mount [Volunteers] 0900 NCO/Officers Call 0930* Formation for March [with 1 days rations] 1300 Memorial Ceremony, Little Folly, Lighthouse Inlet. [All units invited to bring a wreath for their units sacrifice during the Siege of Charleston] 1330 Shuttle back to camp 1400 Break Camp/end of event
Directions to Folly Island Encampment
The encampment site is marked on Full Color Map
From South of Charleston - Take I-95 North into South Carolina. At exit 33 take 17 North into Charleston (about 60 miles). Just before crossing the West Ashley River Bridge onto the Charleston Peninsula, turn right onto 171 [Folly Beach Road]. Follow signs to James Island - Folly Beach. Continue through James Island and onto Folly Island. At the last light turn Right. The Folly Beach County Park in about 1 mile.
From North of Charleston - Take I-95 South to I-26 South at exit 86. Continue into Charleston [about an hour]. Keep right at I-26 ends and follow the cross-town [Spring Street] across the Ashley River Bridge. Keep left immediate after the bridge and turn left at the light onto 171 [Folly Beach Road]. Follow signs to James Island - Folly Beach. Continue through James Island and onto Folly Island. At the last light turn Right. The Folly Beach County Park in about 1 mile.
From West of Charleston Via I-20 - Take I-20 East toward Columbia and exit on I-26 south. Continue into Charleston [about two hours]. Keep right at I-26 ends and follow the cross-town [Spring Street] across the Ashley River Bridge. Keep left immediate after the bridge and turn left at the light onto 171 [Folly Beach Road]. Follow signs to James Island - Folly Beach. Continue through James Island and onto Folly Island. At the last light turn Right. The Folly Beach County Park in about 1 mile.
From West of Charleston Via I-16 - Take I-16 East toward Savannah and exit on I-95 North into South Carolina. At exit 33 take 17 North into Charleston (about 60 miles). Just before crossing the West Ashley River Bridge onto the Charleston Peninsula, turn right onto 171 [Folly Beach Road]. Follow signs to James Island - Folly Beach. Continue through James Island and onto Folly Island. At the last light turn Right. The Folly Beach County Park in about 1 mile.
General Regulations
No civilians in military camps from 2200 until 0700. A picket shall be maintained all night.
Metal detectors are prohibited on actual Civil War battlefield sites.
All lights out and noise shall be kept to a minimum from 2330 until reveille.
Loud foul language shall be not be permitted.
An authentic camp shall be maintained the entire event.
No modern camping equipment shall be used. If conditions warrant, you may sleep and cook in or near your vehicle in the designated parking area.
Vehicles shall not be allowed in the dunes, so pack light. You will have to foot your gear in about 200 yards.
The camp area will remain free of trash and garbage at a times.
No cameras, including video equipment, shall be carried unto the field where it can be seen by the public. Extreme care will be taken to be VERY Discrete when taking g photographs. Do not disturb the first person experience of others with an inappropriate photo opportunity.
Appropriate uniforms only: Forage caps, standard Infantry Sack or Frock coat.
All fires will be treated with respect and shall not be permitted in high wind conditions. Extreme care shall be take to ensure that fires do not get out of control.
Always wear a wool coat [Sack, Frock or Great] around campfires.
When handling black powder, great care shall be taken to avoid contact with fire, sparks and static electricity.
Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in camp.
Edged tools/weapons shall be handled with care at all times.
Alcohol/drugs constitute a major safety violation in camp and shall not be permitted.
Sky-larking and rough housing is strictly prohibited.
Fighting shall not be tolerated.
Children and the general public shall be supervised at all times. No pets allowed in camp.
