Hexamers Battery

01/01/2014

January 20-24, 1864 the Battery was in the "Mud March"

12/20/2013

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12/16/2013

12/11/2013

12/03/2013

Hexamer's Battery December 1863 Garrison duty at Brandy Station

12/01/2013

In 1863, here is what the boys of the battery were involved in.
November 26-December 2 Mine Run Campaign
November 27 Payne's Farm
December Duty near Brandy Station, Va.

The Battle of Mine Run
November 27 - December 2, 1863

Payne’s Farm and New Hope Church were the first and heaviest clashes of the Mine Run Campaign. In late November 1863, Meade attempted to steal a march through the Wilderness and strike the right flank of the Confederate army south of the Rapidan River. Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early in command of Ewell's Corps marched east on the Orange Turnpike to meet the advance of William French’s III Corps near Payne’s Farm. Carr’s division (US) attacked twice. Johnson’s division (CS) counterattacked but was scattered by heavy fire and broken terrain. After dark, Lee withdrew to prepared field fortifications along Mine Run. The next day the Union army closed on the Confederate position. Skirmishing was heavy, but a major attack did not materialize. Meade concluded that the Confederate line was too strong to attack and retired during the night of December 1-2, ending the winter campaign.

11/25/2013

This basically ends our 2013 season until the party. Then are all hand meeting in early 2014 to discuss 2014. Anyone interested in joining Hexamer's or as infantry, cavalry, hospital or any of the 2nd Battalion's units. Message me and you WILL be contacted.

11/25/2013

Gettysburg Parade 2013. Photos taken by Marie. Thnx! Click on the photo to see it all. They are large.

11/18/2013

Takes a bunch of guys to winterize the gun. We couldn't show it being jacked off the wheels as that takes "all hands".

11/18/2013

11/15/2013

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Larry A. Fischer on November 14. He was 65. Larry Fischer was a great supporter of civil war reenacting and and our former battery commander. He was the owner of Fischer's primers. He will be sorely missed. It is requested that a black ribbon or mourning rosette bo worn on our uniforms for 30 days. Our condolences to Larry's wife and family.

11/13/2013

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