Past Events
Winter '64, February 2008
In February, we attended the last in
the successful series of Winter '64 events, recreating the conditions
of troops in winter quarters.
Memorial Day Parade, May 30,
2007
On Memorial Day we marched in the Baldwinsville
Memorial Day parade, taking part in the ceremony following the
parade.
Oakwood Cemetary Statue Unveling,
November 11, 2006
In November, we re-dedicated the Civil
War Veterans' section of Oakwood Cemetary, complete with the unveiling
of the replaced Sentinel Statue.
Chatham Manor Living History,
July 1-3, 2005
In July, we attended the Chatham Manor
Living History, representing the 7th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
at Fredericksburg. It was extremely hot, but a good time was had
by all. Click on image for a larger version.
Winter 1864, February 20-22,
2004
In February, two of our members braved
the cold and attended Winter 1864 in Newfane, NY. Accomodations
were period, as were the activities. Reports were very positive.
Click on image for a larger version.
Restored flag
and display dedication, November 10, 2003
On November 10, hard work and perseverence
paid off as Onondaga County dedicated the flags that have returned
from the conservators. The flags are displayed in a case paid
for by fundraising efforts of the 122nd NY. See our page on preservation
by clicking the link above. Click on image for a larger version.
Antietam Living History and Preservation
March, September 26-28, 2003
The 122nd NY participated in with the
Potomac Legion in the Antietam Battlefield Living History and
Preservation March. This event raised over $10,000 for preservation,
and allowed participants to engage in living history scenarios
never before allowed on National Park Service property. Pictured
from the top, left to right: the battalion breaks at the Mumma
farm after the Cornfield scenario as the 9th Penna. Reserves;
the battalion prepares to charge the Sunken Road as the 69th New
York of the Irish Brigade; the battalion approaches Burnside's
Bridge; the battalion charges across Burnside's Bridge as the
51st Pennsylvania; a dedication was held at the National Cemetary
to honor those that fell during the Battle of Antietam and elsewhere.
Click on image for a larger version.
Genesee Country Village Reenactment,
July 2003
One of our members (Randy Elliott)
made it out to Mumford, NY, to participate with some fellows at
Genesee Country Village, albeit as a Reb. Ferrotype by John Coffer.
Click on image for a larger version.
Memorial Day, May 30, 2003
The 122nd New York participated in
the Memorial Day Parade in Baldwinsville, NY. The majority of
soldiers of Company A, 122nd NY were from Baldwinsville and the
surrounding area. It was a beautiful evening for a parade, complete
with firing for the crowd. Click on image for a larger version.
McDowell, May 2003
Once again, the 122nd NY participated
in the reenactment of the Battle of McDowell, along with scenarios
involving the occupation of the town. Also once again, the event
was outstanding. Click on image for a larger version.
CR Camp of Instruction, April
2003
Weather once again conspired to dampen
(or freeze!) the COI weekend. And once again, participants proved
too reslilient for that. Despite the cold weather and thick coat
of ice, training and comeraderie went on, almost as planned. Click
on image for a larger version.
Skaneateles Historical Society,
June 2002
Pictured is Chris Piering after doing
a talk about the history of the 122nd New York for the Skaneateles
Historical Society. Chris does many talks like this for local
groups. Click on an image for a larger version.
Camp Curtain, June 2002
The 83rd Pennsylvania, Co K. hosted
the Camp Curtain event at the National Civil War Museum in Harrsiburg,
PA. John Pell is pictured here as a new recruit getting familiar
with his equipment. Click on image for a larger version.
Memorial Day, May 2002
On Memorial Day weekend, the 122nd
NY visited Oakwood Cemetary, replacing the worn headstone of Capt.
Dudley Shirley. Present for the replacement of the stone were
descendents of Capt Shirley. Unit members marched in the Baldwinsville
Memorial Day parade, which is on the actual holiday. Click on
an image for a larger version.
Recon 2, Incident at Todd's Tavern,
May 2002
The 122nd New York attended Recon 2
in May, 2002, portraying members of the 140th PVI. Chris Piering
acted as battalion commander, with some members acting in staff
roles. Others served in the ranks of Company A, led by Mike Murley.
Click on an image for a larger version.
Columbia Rifles Camp of Instruction,
April 2002
In April, the 122nd NY attended the
COI hosted by the Columbia Rifles at Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY.
Fort Ontario proved to be an excellent site for the camp, as it
had facilities to do some drill indoors while it poured rain outside.
In the photos above you can see folks taking a break outside the
enlisted mens' barracks, where most stayed for the night. Also
shown, the company formed in front of the barracks, and some skirmish
drill - Rally by Section. The bottom row of photos shows members
of the 122nd getting ready to bed down for the night in the guard
room to the north of the sally port. The site manager tells us
that we were the first people to sleep in that room since 1869.
Also on the bottom row is a photo of Mark Pflum of the RLHA giving
a talk on gun (BIG gun) safety. Click on an image for a larger
version.
Flag Moving Ceremony, February
2002
On February 13, 2002, a ceremony was
held at the Onondaga County courthouse to celebrate the moving
of the remaining Civil War battle flags to the conservator. The
National Colors of the 149th NY Volunteers were unfurled for the
public to see for the first time in nearly 100 years. In the photo
to the left are members of the 122nd NY with County Clerk Ann
Ciarpelli, County Executive Nicholas Pirro and County Legislator
William Meyer. Click on an image for a larger version.
Boy Scout Jamboree, October 2001
In October, members of the 122nd NY
attended a Boy Scout Jamboree near Utica, NY. The boys were excited
to line up in mock battle line, and to see the weapons and equipment
used during the war. Click on an image for a larger version.
Potomac Legion Living History,
August 2001
Members of the 122nd NY participated
in the Potomac Legion Living History, portraying the 1st Minnesota
Volunteer Infantry. At this event, we were again fortunate to
be among those chosen as the color guard. It was an awe inspiring
experience to have camped and drilled on the very same ground
occupied by the "Minnesota First" during the second
day of the battle of Gettysburg. Click on an image for a larger
version.
Memorial Day Weekend, May 2001
Members of the 122nd NY participated
in Memorial Day activities over the Memorial Day weekend. Members
assisted in the placement of over 1700 flags on the graves of
US veterans in Oakwood Cemetary on Saturday morning. Following
the placement of flags there, the 122nd participated in a ceremony
honoring those buried in Syracuse's historic Rose Hill Cemetary.
On Monday, the 122nd was part of a dedication ceremony honoring
Dr. Mary Walker, recipient of the Medal of Honor, and others buried
in Rural Cemetary, Town of Oswego. Dr. Walker is the only woman
ever awarded the Medal of Honor. Click on image for a larger version.
Gillette Road Middle School,
May 2001
Chris and Teresa Piering did living
history presentations for nine fifth grade classes at Gillette
Road Middle School in the North Syracuse School District. Click
on image for a larger version.
McDowell Living History and Reenactment,
May 2001
Members of the 122nd New York attended
the McDowell Living History. Most served on the color guard, with
the exceptions of Chris Piering who served with the regimental
music, and the other Chris Piering, who served as commander of
the duty company, as well as Second Lieutenant of C Company. Garr
Gast served as third/fourth sergeant for Co C. This was a fantastic
event. Yet to be posted is a photo from a glass plate taken by
Robert Szabo. Click on image for a larger version.
Columbia Rifles Camp of Instruction,
March/April 2001
Members of the 122nd New York at the
Camp of Instruction event, sponsored by the Columbia Rifles. Though
the weather was not the nicest, the event was a fantastic learning
experience, and fun was had by all.
Wetzel Road Elementary School,
February 2001
Dan Fleet and Dave Grieves doing a
history presentation for the fifth graders of Mrs. Ames' class
at Wetzel Road Elementary in Liverpool, NY. Click on image for
a larger version.
Oakwood Cemetary Rededication,
November 11, 2000
See our Sentinel
Project page for photos of the event.
Perservation 2000, October 2000
Some pards around the fire. Wet plate
photograph by Bob Szabo. Click on the image for a larger version.
Gettysburg Living History, August
2000
Battalion musicians play for the crowds.
Private Piering rousting the same dutch boy. Click on image for
a larger version.
Fort Ontario, July 2000
Card playing in the Adjutants office.
PoJohn rousting a presumably drunken dutch boy in the fort's street.
Click on image for a larger version.
Genesee Country Village Reenactment,
July 2000
The 122nd NYVI at Genesee Country Village,
July, 2000. Ferrotype by John Coffer. Click on image for a larger
version.
