Reenactor Information
See specific notes for:
Cheadle Lake | Willamette Mission | Fort Stevens
McIver | Albany Veteran's Day Parade
Details for Sutlers
REENACTOR REGISTRATION: Reenactors must register at the registration tent on sutler row. Membership in the NCWC, WCWA or other recognized reenacting reciprocal organization is required. Please have membership cards with you. Reciprocating organizations will need to sign a waiver to participate and must be current members of their respective organizations. Non-members will be asked to pay a fee and join a unit belonging to the NCWC in order to participate. Any reenactor found to be unregistered will be dismissed from activities by their commanding officer. All reenactors must register to be at the site.
REENACTOR PARKING: You MUST have a Reenactor Parking Pass in your vehicle which you can get at the registration desk. If you enter the public entry gate you will be charged admission.
SAFETY: NCWC safety rules shall apply at all NCWC events! Battle participants must have a current written safety test on file with their company commander. It is expected that each Unit Commander can show proof of safety test completion by all the members of that unit who will be participating at this event. ALL mounted members riding a horse on the battlefield must have passed a NCWC mounted certification test or similar test given by their reciprocating club with the horse they will be on. Weapons will be inspected at first parade by brigade and anytime thereafter by order of the respective company commander.
SUTLERS: All sutlers must register and be confirmed for each event. Please review the Sutler Policy and download the Sutler Registration Form. Contact Sutler Coordinator: Teresa Steinbock; 503-829-3678.
SET-UP: The park will be open for entry, registration, and setup the day prior to each event. Earlier entry is possible - contact the event coordinators. Horse camps† may set up a day earlier.
VEHICLES: Vehicles will be parked in designated parking areas only and must display their parking pass in the windshield. NO VEHICLES allowed in period camps after 7:30 AM the starting day of the event until the event ends.
MODERN CAMPING: See individual event notes. Contact the Event Coordinator with questions.
ALCOHOL: Fort Stevens State Park rules PROHIBIT use or possession of alcohol within the park. Violators are subject to criminal prosecution.
FIREWOOD: Firewood will be provided unless otherwise indicated in the individual event notes. Wood is well supplied but units should not take more than needed. Community wood will be placed in designated piles.
CLEANUP AT END OF EVENT: Please leave the firewood that was supplied at the reenactment and stack it in one pile per battalion camp. Campfire pits must be filled in and in pristine condition. Ash and dirt only in the pits- no trash! Commanders/Leaders should inspect their camps to be sure they clean their sites satisfactorily, as poorly cleaned fire pits can result in fines to your unit. Please place trash in the nearest garbage cans.
Event-Specific Notes
Cheadle Lake
There are no notes for Cheadle Lake at this time.
Willamette Mission
Units with horses may set up the day prior to normal setup day.
Modern camping: Notify event coordinator, Bill Alguire, by email so you can be assigned a spot number.
Event Coordinator is Bill Alguire baandpa@smt-net.com
Fort Stevens
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The reenactor entrance gate is to the north of the public gate; follow the signs. Those entering through the public gate will be charged admission. Set-up may begin at 9 am Friday, August 29th.
Modern camping shall be situated in the same location this year and will be severely restricted. Relatives of reenactors will be unable to camp at the site. Check with the event coordinator if you are unsure. You must pay for and reserve a modern camping spot by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope and a check for $10 payable to FOOFS (Friends of Old Fort Stevens) to: John Frenzel 33698 Bond Rd. Lebanon, OR 97355. You may email or call him with questions: jfrenzel000@centurytel.net or 541-451-2436.
Direct questions to Event Coordinator John Frenzel, 541-451-2436
McIver
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See the map for Camp Locations. There will be an information sheet available at the registration tent. This sheet will include a schedule of events just for participants.
Parking: As usual, reenactor parking will be in Lot E with trailers, etc, near the boat ramp. RVs please park in Lot D. Modern tents go next to Lot D in the grassy area. Our handicapped members may park both cars and RVs in Lot B. Some may need to park in Lot A but only with the permission of the Event Coordinator. Do not park your cars in handicapped spaces for the public!
Traffic Pattern: During Set-Up (Friday) the flow is from Lot A toward Lot E. During Tear-Down, the flow reverses to move from Lot E to Lot A. For specific setup times you need to check with your company and/or battalion commander (or civilian advocate) to find out what time they will have your camp ready. If you absolutely need to set up on Thursday you need to check with the Event Coordinator. The traffic pattern will be strictly enforced.
All vehicles must be out of camp by 8 AM on Saturday and no vehicles may enter the camps until 4 PM Sunday.
Fire Danger: Due to possible fire restrictions there may be a need to restrict open fire pits and/or camp fires. This can change at the last minute so check back here for updates, or contact the Event Coordinator.
Direct questions to Event Coordinator Steve Betschart, 503-623-2102.
Albany Veteran's Day Parade: See the Parade Info Page.