Event Rules & Regulations.
  1. In order to control the ratio of Confederate to Federal troops, only those members in good standing of member or officially affiliated units of the First Confederate Division will be allowed to participate as Confederate at the Battle of Corinth.
  2. Prior to the event, each applicant must submit a completed application form, a signed Release of Liability and Emergency Contact form or it will be returned to the applicant.
  3. Age Limit: For participation on the field or carrying a weapon (in all service branches) participants must be at least 16 years of age. The only exception is functioning musicians, who must be at least 12 years old. Participants serving as active members of artillery crews, i.e. those serving positions 1 through 4 and Gunner must be at least 17 years of age and properly trained on the piece. All participants under the age of 18 must be either under the supervision of a parent/legal guardian, or other responsible adult who will sign a consent form acknowledging said responsibility upon registration sign in. In the absence of said consent form, the affected unit commander accepts the full responsibility.
  4. Only Officers, Cavalry and mounted couriers are permitted to carry side arms.
  5. All participants must meet the minimum impressions standards of the division with which they are participating.
  6. The North-South Alliance, First Federal Division and/or First Confederate Division reserve the right to deny admission or revoke participation to any person for just cause.
  7. All registrants must check in at the Official Check In site and receive participant identification, parking permit, event updates and directions. This identification must be kept on the participant's person during the entire event, and may not be transferred to any other person. If a participant cannot produce his or her identification at any time, they will not be allowed to participate in the event, and asked to leave the site.
  8. Military reenactors must be affiliated with a unit that is attached to a bona fide command on the field. Soldiers/units acting independently of the command structure will not be tolerated and will be escorted from the field. Officers are expected to bring troops in sufficient numbers to justify their rank.
  9. No women will be allowed to camp in the Confederate camp except authorized members of the medical staff. The Confederate camp will be closed to all civilian participants at 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
  10. No civilian women will be allowed to visit or remain in the Federal camp from dawn to dusk without a signed Pass issued by the Federal Provost or Division HQ. From dusk to dawn, no civilian women will be permitted to camp in or remain in the confines of the Federal camp, excluding a legitimate emergency. Women portraying Civilians, Medical, Sanitary or Christian Commission impressions will camp in the Medical/Civilian camp.
  11. Women in the ranks - If they are discovered to be female, they will be discharged from service as was the practice of the period. Each Battalion Commander in each branch of service, the Provost, or the Event Staff will enforce this.
  12. Reenactors may arrive on site no earlier than noon Thursday prior to the event and are asked to check in with the event staff prior to setting up camp. You may remain on site until the following Monday afternoon.
  13. Only reenactor vehicles with authorized parking permits properly displayed on the vehicle dashboard will be allowed to unload in camp areas and park in reenactor parking. Vehicle unloading is limited to 30 minutes and cannot block camp access roads. Vehicles may be towed for failing to comply with this rule. Vehicles will be allowed to unload on Friday until Midnight and on Saturday from 7:00am - 9:00am. All vehicles will be out of camp by this time or risk being towed.
  14. Participants must obey the requests of the Event Staff & Division Provosts. All proper respect will be shown to the Event Volunteers in the parking areas, spectator areas and camps.
  15. Confederate units may be requested to galvanize for one of the event's two battles. This will ensure that proper troop ratios can be obtained on the field. This will be avoided if at all possible but, as you realize, it does not honor anyone to have a large force being driven from the field by a handful of opposing soldiers. Please volunteer in advance (see registration form) to ensure that all participants enjoy a realistic battle. Requests shall be handled by the respective CS or Federal Commander.
  16. Each Unit Commander will be responsible for the conduct of his troops. He must be sure that his troops are aware of and abide by all safety regulations. Proper military courtesy and behavior is encouraged at all times, but it is required in the presence of the public. Refrain from using alcoholic beverages, as NO INDIVIDUAL WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD THAT IS SUSPECTED OF BEING INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY SUBSTANCE.
  17. Weapons safety inspections down to company level of all branches will be held prior to troop formation of each day's battle. This includes Officers and NCOs, as well as ALL combatants. Division Safety Officers will confirm these inspections before any combatants are allowed to take the field.
  18. Each Unit Commander will be responsible for the cleanliness of his unit's camp area. Camp appearance and cleanliness is the responsibility of each person. Dumpsters are conveniently located throughout the site. Before leaving the event, please make sure that all garbage is in the dumpsters.
  19. Authentic military, civilian, and modern camping will be in pre-designated areas only. No camping of any type is allowed in the reenactor parking area.
  20. No modern weapons are permitted on the event site unless they are properly secured in your vehicle. No projectiles, bullets, Minnie balls, or loading blocks are permitted at this event, and no participant will allow any spectator to handle or fire a loaded weapon, ride any horse, or play upon an artillery piece.
  21. The firing of weapons in camp (authentic or campaign) between dusk to dawn will be strictly prohibited. Firing of weapons in any camp during daylight hours will be approved by battalion, brigade or division commanders and done ONLY in an effort to clear the piece, preceded by the call "Fire in the hole."
  22. There will be no hand-to-hand combat, capturing of colors or deviation from scripted scenario action without the specific consent and approval of the commanders of the First Federal and First Confederate Divisions. Any such action observed will result in the immediate expulsion of the units or individuals from the event.
  23. All authentic camps will keep all modern anachronisms out of view, period, by either concealment or disguise. No types of radios, Coleman lanterns, modern camp furniture, flashlights, etc., will be allowed after Friday night midnight.
  24. In as much as possible, all period military impressions including uniforms, accouterments, tents, equipment, etc. will be appropriate for the Western or Trans-Mississippi Theaters of Operation, 1861-1865. All civilian impressions shall follow the proper dress of the 1861-1865 Victorian periods.
  25. Campfires will be attended at all times. Each Unit Commander will assign one person the duty of monitoring fires still burning at the time of deployment to the field. Please extinguish campfires completely prior to leaving the event.
  26. All mounted units will insure that their horses are securely tied to a picket line or tree at all times when not being ridden. All picket lines or groups of horses tied together should have a picket guard assigned to them whenever practical. Spectators will not approach mounts without the specific permission and under supervision of the horse owner. Horses will not be allowed within the confines of the sutler area.
  27. In the event of an actual medical emergency of someone needing immediate medical attention in camp or on the field, the word "MEDIC" will be shouted. When this is heard, all activity should immediately cease so medical personnel can attend to the injured party. On the field, all Commanders will immediately halt their troops in place, ground arms and await orders from the Overall Military Commanders before moving troops. Troops, without arms may be moved to a place of shade with unit commanders appointing guards to protect weapons and accoutrements.
  28. If you are on the field and suddenly do not feel well, STOP, tell your comrades to notify an NCO or Officer that you are taking a hit, and go down. Under no circumstance will an individual be left unattended on the field. Drink water and remove yourself to the field surgeon or E.M.S station.
  29. Reenactor children under the age of 12 years of age are only allowed in the civilian camps. Parents must maintain proper supervision and control over them at all times. All children camping in authentic camps who are not active combatants or musicians shall be dressed in complete proper period civilian attire while the camps areto the public.
  30. All religious services observed at the event must be coordinated with Division Commanders and they shall be conducted appropriate to the period. All services will be held in a manner as to not disturb other ongoing services.
  31. As much of event site is historic ground, please do not disturb trench lines or other historic objects. By the request of the property owners and in accordance with the Tennessee Relic Law, NO RELIC IS HUNTING PERMITTED. Anyone caught will face expulsion from the event and will be turned over to Law Enforcement.
  32. Please report any problems with water supply, portable restrooms, firewood or hay to the appropriate division staff through the chain of command or civilian coordinator so that remedies my be quickly applied.
  33. All camps will respect the rights of others especially during the evening and “QUIET TIMES” established by the respective Divisions.
  34. The Federal and Confederate Provosts will have jurisdiction over their respective civilian camps. Civilians failing to abide by event policies are subject, like their military counterparts, to removal from the event.

ALL registration is by INDIVIDUAL.

There will be no walk ons, substituitions or refunds.


ALL HORSES.

The following colors are acceptable: bays, blacks, chestnuts or sorrels, grays, buckskins, true roans, and gruellas.
NO appaloosa, paint, paso, or pinto breeds unless they can pass as one of the accepted breeds. HEALTH RECORDS. A current (less than a year old) EIA test (Coggins) is required for each animal, as per state laws and event regulations. Also all horse’s that live outside the state the event is held in are required to have a Health Certificate. Current flu, rhino, and tetanus vaccinations are highly recommended, as well. A veterinarian or person that the NSA has chosen will check paperwork upon participant check-in. If said paperwork is not in order, or if the veterinarian deems the animal to be unhealthy, the participant's animal will not be allowed access to the site(s). A veterinarian will be on-site or on call for the entire event weekend. Feed hay will be provided for all horses. Water troughs will be situated near all encampments.

You will be required to bring with you to enter the event site:

  • Current coggins (less than 1 yr. old)
  • Health Certificate
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