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Historic Brattonsville
Civil War Reenactment
at Hightower Hall
Oct 22-23, 2011
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On behalf
of the Sixth South Carolina Volunteers and the Culture & Heritage
Museums of York County, I'd like to invite you to come join us for a
weekend of fun and exciting history as we present the annual Civil War
reenactment at Historic Brattonsville, located just two miles east of McConnells, SC.
(map)
This
year's Brattonsville event will be located on-site of Hightower Hall, an impressive
wood slat panel structure built in 1856 for John Bratton Jr. and his
wife Harriet Bratton. This unique structure features a
prominent three-story central tower with deep eaves, large vertical
windows, bracketed mounts and a low pitched hip roof. After its completion,
the home became the centerpiece of a significant nineteenth and
twentieth century plantation. In recent months the home has undergone major restoration with the exterior now stabilized and the
interior now completed.
Brattonsville was placed on the National Records of Historic Places in
1971 and is home to 29 other
historic structures built from the 1760's through the 19th century,
all spread out over 775 beautiful acres located within the
Brattonsville boundary line.
Several buildings here,
including Hightower Hall, the site of this year's event, were used in
the filming of the Revolutionary War epic "The Patriot" starring actor
Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin and nominated for three academy
awards.
Friday evening, between the
hours of 5 pm and 6 pm, the inside of the Hightower Hall will be made available for
tours by Debbie
Newby, interpretation manager for the Culture and Heritage Museums of
York County. During the tour Mrs. Newby will speak about the interesting history
of the home and its most recent renovation. To prevent damage to the restored flooring, Debbie has
asked that those with heel plates please remove their shoes before
entering.
A Few
Important Reminders...
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All Palmetto
Battalion
Safety Regulations and
Field Orders will be in effect for everyone participating in
this event.
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Be prepared to
portray a Federal impression during one day of the event.
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All tents with the exception campaigner
and civilian will be formed upon a lined company street.
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A evening meal
will be provided to all reenactors by the 6th SC on Saturday. Be sure to bring your mess and muckets with you. A
estimated head-count from company commanders would be
helpful in ensuring a ample supply of food will be available for
all.
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The Historic
Brattonsville site is known as a living museum. Please help us
maintain the facilities and surrounding landscape made available for
our use and enjoyment while here.
Again we
welcome your participation in this event. So come out and join us for a
fun filled weekend of living history and camaraderie.
Gerald Goins
6th SC Volunteers
ggoins@6thregimentsc.org
803.328.0491
803.322.1870
Registration Forms
WILL BE IN EFFECT DURING THE EVENT
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All
uniforms and equipment must be of proper materials, construction and
appearance. |
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Infantry weapons must consist of 3 band muskets or proper revolvers
for officers. For cavalry, carbines, revolvers, and sabers. No shotguns, hawkins, or flintlocks.
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NO
KNIVES allowed on the battlefield. Only officers, Cavalry, and
designated NCO's are to carry edged weapons. |
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Horses must have current Coggins Certification (SC State Law).
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Horses are not to be ridden in infantry, refugee, or civilian camps.
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Fire-pits allowed in designated areas only . Units are expected to fill
in fire-pits at the end of the event. |
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No
non period music, musical instruments or playback equipment.
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Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only (See Map for Reenactor
Parking) All vehicles must be out of camp by 8:00am Saturday. No
Exceptions!! Vehicles will not be allowed back into camp until 4:00pm
Sunday. |
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All
modern equipment must be out of public sight at all times. |
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Pre-rolled rounds only, No Penny wrappers, staples, tape, aluminum foil
or waxed rounds. The use of ' Wonder Wads " is strictly forbidden.
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Bayonets will not be fixed except upon the orders of the commanding
officer. |
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Unit
commanders are responsible for the conduct of their men. |
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Any
soldier missing safety inspection will not be allowed on the
battlefield. |
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Must
be prepared to portray a Federal impression during one day of the event
if needed. |
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Pets
and Smoking are prohibited while on site. |
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Historic Bratton Homestead
Built between 1823 and 1826 this imposing
house was home to Dr. John Simpson Bratton and his wife Harriet Rainey
Bratton. Dr. Bratton was a son of Col. William and Martha Bratton. By
the time this house was constructed the Brattons were a wealthy and
influential family, so John and Harriet’s home and possessions reflected
their high social prominence. The side wings were probably added by
1828. Dr. Bratton died unexpectedly in 1843. Harriet continued to live
in the house and with the help of her sons she managed the large
plantation. In 1853 she paid for the construction of a grand Greek
Revival porch. She remained in the house until her death in 1874.
Brattons continued to live in the house until 1915 when the last member
of the family moved to York. The house was then occupied by a succession
of tenants and eventually was abandoned.
In the 1970s local concerned citizens
rallied to save the house and restoration began in 1975. The house is
now furnished to reflect 1840s taste and styles, and many of the
furnishings were crafted in the Carolina Piedmont and show a distinctive
southern furniture heritage.
Historic Brattonsville is a
restored village of 18th and 19th century structures
developed over several generations by members of the Bratton
Family. It includes the original homes of the Bratton
family, dwellings of early South Carolinians, and
reproductions of buildings built between 1760-1840. When
Scot Irish and German people from Europe came to America,
some settled first in Pennsylvania and then migrated to
Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This part of
the Carolinas is called the Backcountry which is located in
the Piedmont.
Historic Brattonsville was chosen as the
site for the filming of the Academy Award winning Motion Picture "The Patriot",
with some of the movie's most memorable scenes filmed here on site
of the Bratton Family Plantation home.
For more on the interesting history of
Historic Brattonsville please visit Historic Brattonsville online...
Culture & Heritage Museums - Historic Brattonsville
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Directions To Historic
Brattonsville
GPS Coordinates for Hightower Hall
Latitude 34°52'27.25"N - Longitude
81°10'51.31"W
From
Columbia - Take I-77 north, get off on Exit 73. At the bottom of
the exit ramp, turn left on Highway 901 and proceed three miles to
Highway 72/121; turn left. Proceed south on Hwy 72 four miles and turn
right on Highway 324. Follow Hwy 324 five miles to its intersection
with Highway 322 and turn left. From this intersection follow Hwy 322
south for five miles, passing Bethesda Presbyterian Church on the
left. One mile beyond the church, turn left on Brattonsville Road and
proceed two miles to the Visitors Center on the left.
From
Charlotte - Take I-77 south,
cross the Catawba River and take the second exit (82-B) for Rock Hill.
This exit is not called Cherry Road. Coming off the exit
the traveler will be on Cherry Road traveling southwest. Proceed
through Rock Hill on Cherry Road. The road narrows to a two-lane road
after crossing Highway 901 and becomes Highway 322. Follow Hwy 322
approximately ten miles, passing Bethesda Presbyterian Church on the
left. One mile beyond the church, turn left on Brattonsville Road and
proceed two miles to the Visitors Center on the left.
From
Greenville, Spartanburg - Travel
north on I-85 and take Exit 102. At the top of the exit ramp you will
be facing Hardee's restaurant. Turn right and follow the road,
crossing double railroad tracks before coming to the end of the road
at Highways 5 and 29. Turn left, traveling one mile before turning
right on Highway 5 to York. At the first stoplight in York, turn right
on Highway 321 south. Follow Hwy 321 for approximately nine miles to
Brattonsville Road and turn left. Proceed on Brattonsville Road three
miles to the Visitors Center on the left.
From
Clinton, Newberry, Batesburg - Take
Highway 72 or 121 north toward Whitmire. Follow Hwy 72 toward Chester
and turn left on Highway 321, traveling toward McConnells. At
McConnells, go right on Hwy 322 for two miles, then take a right on
Brattonsville Road. Proceed two miles to the Visitors Center on the
left.
From
Gastonia - Take Highway 321 south toward Clover. Stay on Hwy 321,
taking the 321 by-pass around York.
From
Lancaster -
Take Highway 521 north out of Lancaster. Turn left onto SC Highway 5 and
proceed into Rock Hill. Turn left onto Cherry Road. The road narrows to a
two-lane road after crossing Highway 901, and becomes Highway 322. Follow
Hwy 322 approximately ten miles, passing Bethesda Presbyterian Church on the
left. One mile beyond the church, turn left on Brattonsville Road and
proceed three miles to the Visitors
Center on the left.
From York
- Follow Hwy 321 for approximately nine miles to
Brattonsville Road and turn left. Proceed on Brattonsville
Road three miles to the Visitors
Center on the left.
Historic Brattonsville
Interactive Map
GPS Coordinates for Hightower Hall
Latitude 34°52'27.25"N - Longitude
81°10'51.31"W
Brattonsville Visitor Center: 1444 Brattonsville Rd.,
McConnells, SC 29726
Event Contacts
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Infantry/Cavalry Impressions
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Civilian Impressions
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