RULES FOR THE SIEGE AT BRIDGEPORT 2008

These rules and regulations apply to Everyone that are on the property of Jere and JoJohn McCraw farm, for the Siege at Bridgeport 2008.


Rules and Regulations for the Event!

1.          Please unload gear as quickly as possible and move vehicles out of camps. No vehicles or trailer will be left in the Authentic Camps.

2.          Set up camp quickly and immediately hide/cover up all non period items. Keep Camp Visually Authentic

3.          Shot guns will be allowed ONLY after a safety inspection and documentation has been applied to weapon. The location of the Inspection will be at the overall Commanders tent by Ordinance Sergeant.

4.          Conduct of all reenactors will be regulated by each individual company Commander. However drinking and noise and other conduct not becoming a gentlemen will be handled by the Staff and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

5.          There will be no illegal narcotics of any kind allowed on this property, If you are found with any said drugs,  your unit will be asked to leave and the Jackson County Sheriff Department will accompany you upon leaving Incarceration and Confiscation can be made upon your exit.

6.          Please be considerate of your fellow reenactors and your ancestors while at this event.

7.          SAFETY IS IMPORTANT IN ALL ASPECTS IN THIS AND ALL REENACTMENTS.

8.          Please be responsible for your safety and the safety of those around you, Please report any and all hazards to the Staff immediately!

9.          NO VEHICLES are allowed in the camp after 9:00am Saturday until 4:00pm on Sunday.  .Emergency Vehicles ONLY. Vehicles will be towed at owners expense after that time frame!

10.        Attention     ARTILLERY UNITS:    National Civil War Artillery Association (NCWAA), Safety Rules will be enforced by Artillery Commander General Bob Goodrich and Staff, along with Event Committee.

11.        A grievance committee will be formed in or at both, Federal and Confederate camps, to handle any problems which may occur. If there is a problem you wish to have addressed, Please report this matter to the committee located at the Commanders tent in the Confederate Camp or Federal Camp. Any problems that may arise will be dealt with immediately. We wish to be fair and see that all parties are treated with respect.

12.        Age limit for carrying weapons on the field will age 16 years of age, others see the Commander.

13.        Cavalry Coggin’s Test Papers may be requested, be prepared to Submit.



If you can not find the Commander, PLEASE register your complaint at the Main Gate. Thank You,     Committee for the Siege At Bridgeport 2008.