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 " "