Wade House 2017

Ron Kind Visit

We were honored at Boscobel by a visit from Ron Kind, Congressman and Brad Pfaff, Deputy Chief of staff at our event Aug. 6.  Ron and Brad are very interested in Civil War History.

Rochester Photo's

One of our newer events that takes place in Minnesota is the Olmstead County History Center in Rochester. We are training the Poor Boy's Mess out of the LaCrosse Area as Artillerymen. These are photo's of the recent event.

Boscobel Aug. 5 & 6 2017

6th Wisconsin Battery will be at Boscobel this weekend.  The photo above is when members of the 6th Battery were part of Battery B 4th U S Light Artillery.  This event is new and called Reliving Our Heritage.  https://www.relivingourheritage.com/

2017 Schedule

5-May Fri. Appleton School Pierce Park  12-May Fri. Hartland School Day Pewaukee 19-May Fri School Day section 1 Milton WI 20-May Sat. Living History " 21-May Sun. " " 19-May Fri School Day section 2 West Salem School (cancelled) 20-May Sat. Drill TBD 10-Jun Sat. Lone Rock Lone Rock WI 11-Jun Sun. Living History Battery Park 24-Jun Sat. Heritage Green Bay WI 25-Jun Sun. Hills " 1-Jul Sat Berlin, Wis Riverside Park 15-Jul Sat Menomonie Falls   Section 1 Old Falls Village (cancelled) 16-Jul Sun " " 15-Jul Sat Rochester, MN  Section 2 New Olmstead 16-Jul Sun. 5-Aug Sat Boscobel Boscobel 6-Aug Sun. " timeline 22-Sep Fri. Wade House School Greenbush WI 23-Sep Sat. Battle/Reenactment " 24-Sep Sun. " " 13-Oct Fri School day Coon Valley 14-Oct Sat Norksedahlen Coon Valley 15-Oct Sun " "

Original Cannon 1844 6 pound smooth bore

The Cannon that appears green is actually 173 years old.  Yes, you are right 173 years old.  It has not been polished, therefore it is able to form it's patina in a soft green.  That is what Bronze does.  This is a 6 pound smooth bore.  A replica sits to the left of the original. Both cannons perform the same. There has been no change in the original version. The photo's were taken July 1,2017 and fired by the 6th Wisconsin Light Artillery, a modern day member of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association.

Berlin Wisconsin July 1 2017

Our Unit was proud to be sponsored again by the Berlin VFW for their Independence Day Celebration at Riverside Park Celebration on July 1.  We were also honored with a tour to their GAR Park in downtown Berlin and a pontoon boat ride down the Fox River.

Photo's of Heritage Hills 2017

Several photo's of our crew, Artillery camp, inspection of troops by Lincoln, Infantry Camp, Firing of the Cannon and Limber crew.

6th Wisconsin Light Artillery and 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Co. B, Co. E and Co. K will be at Heritage Hills State Park, Green Bay Wis. June 24 and 25.

Honoring one of the Soldiers of the 6th Hugh Flannery

             We were honored to meet a decendent of one of the boys of the 6th Battery while we were at Lone Rock June 10.  Pictured encircled above is Hugh Flannery. 1838 -1913. He was seriously injured at the Battle of Corinth Oct. 4 1862. He had been hit by shrapnel and and lost an eye and had many other body injuries including being bayonetted.  In that battle 5 were killed and 20 were wounded from the 6th.  Hugh was discharged January 1863 due to his wounds. That did not stop him. He married in 1864 and had many children.  His occupation in the 1870 and 1880 census had his occupation listed as saloon keeper. He is buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Avoca, Wisconsin.

Visitors at Camp in Lone Rock

Naval Cannon donated to Lone Rock Historical Society

Honored Guest

We had a guest fire the cannon at Lone Rock. He is the owner of House on the Rock. Terry Donaldson. He has given a Naval Cannon to the Lone Rock Battery Park. The Park was put in place many many years ago by the Lone Rock GAR. Henry Dillon Post 24.

Milton House 2017

Milton House May 19, 2017.  The morning started out fine for weather, But the May showers continued and the event cancelled by lunchtime.  We were able to get in a few groups of the 2000 plus students who were registered.

12 Pound Napoleon Cannon

Milton Wisconsin 2016......Last year we were using an original cannon from the Civil War. 12 lb. Napoleon Gun # 276.  The National Guard has pulled their agreement after 24 years.  We are renegotiating the agreement and hope to bring this cannon back to the Wisconsin public.
Addendum 6.21.2017 After 24 years of caring for tube #276 the National Guard denies the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Association, a non-profit group.  Denies usage of the bronze Napolean tube. Years of fundraising and usage has gone to waste. They could not prove ownership, but took the tube away under false notice.

4.22.2017 Safety Training

                       We are ready to meet the Public for the Summer of 2017

Safety Drill

                   
                          Before the beginning of our Summer Schedule. Each Cannoneer is put through a thorough drill for Safety.  The drill/training is a full day of training and each recruit is tested on all positions that he/she may hold during the firing of the cannon. The position of Gunner, usually a Corporal, is only held by a person that has worked with the cannon for many years.  The Gunner calls the commands to the crew, and makes sure everyone is doing what they need to do, safely, before the cannon is fired.  The Corporal is in the center with his hand in the air.

Safety Training

                       

                        A safety drill is done with re-enactors each time they go to a reenactment.   The drill is necessary at each reenactment on a daily basis to secure everyone is on-board with the correct safety measures to take a position on the Cannon.

Wade House Sep. 2016

2017 Schedule

5-May Fri. Appleton School Pierce Park  12-May Fri. Hartland School Day Pewaukee 19-May Fri School Day section 1 Milton WI 20-May Sat. Living History " 21-May Sun. " " 19-May Fri School Day section 2 West Salem School (cancelled) 20-May Sat. Drill TBD 10-Jun Sat. Lone Rock Lone Rock WI 11-Jun Sun. Living History Battery Park 24-Jun Sat. Heritage Green Bay WI 25-Jun Sun. Hills " 1-Jul Sat Berlin, Wis Riverside Park 15-Jul Sat Menomonie Falls   Section 1 Old Falls Village (cancelled) 16-Jul Sun " " 15-Jul Sat Rochester, MN  Section 2 New Olmstead 16-Jul Sun. 5-Aug Sat Boscobel Boscobel 6-Aug Sun. " timeline 22-Sep Fri. Wade House School Greenbush WI 23-Sep Sat. Battle/Reenactment " 24-Sep Sun. " " 13-Oct Fri School day Coon Valley 14-Oct Sat Norksedahlen Coon Valley 15-Oct Sun " "