150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee 

You will be on the original battlefield and grounds. REGISTRATION and parking instructions will be at the Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN 37064. All participants will start there even if they will be camped at other historic locations around town.

Click to Register Now! You MUST pre-register to attend this event. NO walk ons will be permitted.

More Event Details

This will be a real time based event focusing on the movement of the US and CS troops prior and during the Battle of Franklin.  Both U.S. and C.S. troops will begin their marches, as did the original men, at Winstead Hill, two miles south of of the Carter House. We will only portray TWO regiments at Franklin. The Confederate unit is the 20th Tennessee Infantry, and the Federal unit is the 44th Missouri Infantry. Uniform guidelines are lower on this page. Federal troops will occupy a position in the back yard of the Carter House origianlly held by the 44th Missouri Infantry.  The Confederate troops, portraying the 20th Tennessee Infantry, will also follow the historic timelime and advance toward the Carter House from Winstead Hill, following the same historic route. Participants will recreate the charge of the 20th TN Inf. and the defiant stand of the 44th MO Inf. ON THE EXACT GROUND where the ORIGINAL BATTLE WAS FOUGHT 150 year before! All participants, U.S. and C.S., must first go to the Carnton Plantation on arrival to register. Event parking will be at the Carnton Plantation where you will leave your vehicle, and troops will be moved from there. Weather permitting, Wendell Decker will be on site making wet plate images, so bring what you want for an image. Get ready for an incredible experience! Matt, Pat, Brian, Art and Justin, The Widows' Sons Mess, look forward to seeing you there!

CURRENTLY REGISTERED AS OF 10/30/14! ***If your name is not listed below, you are NOT registered. And company commanders need to see their name listed in their company roster to be registered.

FEDERAL

44th Missouri Staff:

Will Eichler

Jeremy Bevard

Jim Rapai

Pat Price

Company A, Captain Mike Comer:

Michael Comer

Mark Lewis

Charles Hoskins

Carl Clink

Mark Serour

Aaron Klass

Kevin Dally

Jeremy McMannis

Dan Hill

Company B,  Prodigal Sons, Captain Sean Cowger:

Robert Welch

Mark Krausz

Jason Krausz

Shawn Spicer

Gregory Bochniak

Sean Cowger

Tristen Arnold

Cullem Smith

Alex Franke

Alexander Petkofski

Timothy Flemke

Company (Letter to be decided)/Captain Simon Taylor:

Simon Taylor

Denis Grant

William Collins

Doug Lyons

Robert Sandusky

Christian Galutia

Company (Letter to be decided)/ONV Company, Capt. ?

William Green

Matt Nikkari

Robert Warren

Ken Cornett

Eric Tipton

David Parent

Greg Schultz

Jason Reinholz

Brian Jankowski

Tom Klas

Greg Swank

Andrew Ackeret

Company F, Sons of Ohio, Captain Todd Morris

Adam Bostock

Mel Glover

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CONFEDERATE

20th Tennessee Infantry Staff:

Pat Craddock

Matt Woodburn

Art Milbert

Jim Bruce

Joe Smotherman

20th Tenn., Co. A, Captain Tom Rock

Brian Baird

Eric Martin

Daniel Stewart

Ken Irvin

Tom Rock

Curtis Burchfield

David Stieghan

Davis Bushmole

Eric Gott

Robert Muehleisen

Christopher Irelan

Ike Gatlin

Jim Evans

Jeffrey McIntire

John Walsh

20th Tenn., Co. B, Captain Whit Barr

David Barr

Keith Jackman

Cliff Kelley

Chad Gray

Myers Brown

John Turner

Mackenzie Taylor

Phillip Steinmetz

Joe Walker

Richard Russell

Alex Burcham

Kevin Gray

Mark Hubbs

Mike McGee

Justin Emmons

Brad Armstrong

Clint Olmstead

Chad Phillips

James D. Waters

20th Tenn., Co. C, Captain Adam Johnson

Fred Baker

Sean Harla

Jeff Prough

Chad Teasley

Frank Aufmuth

Xavier Aufmuth

Sam Aufmuth

Caleb Henson

Brent Haralson

Todd Dean

Richard Dean

Patrick Reardon

Doug Cooper

Fred Yokubaitis

Brian Larsen

Keyes Larsen

20th Tenn., Co. D, Captain Jim Butler

Tyler Underwood

Andrew Kasmar

Andrew Potter

Shawn Sturfill

Mike Bilbo

Jerry Gouge

Jim Butler

Brian Maddox

Rick Swafford

Andrew Tigiros

Daniel Duke

Sam Galyon

Johnny Lloyd

William Moss

Stephen Lunsford

Matthew Lakin

Robert Orrand

George Jurand

Zacharias Forsythe

Ryan Notch

Keith Borgers

Patrick Ferringer

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FEDERAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES for the 44th Missouri Infantry are here: http://www.unionreenactor.com/1stregiment.html 

CONFEDERATE UNIFORM GUIDELINES for each category are listed below in order of preference from left to right. The list of each type acceptable gear is in order of preference, meaning we prefer what is listed first in each category. Please use the first listed piece of gear in each type and only go to the next piece of gear in each type if you cannot get or borrow the priority item. If an item is not listed, it is not acceptable to bring or use. The event staff reserve the right to have you change/omit an item on site.

HEADWEAR: civilian slouch hat or C.S. issue kepi documented to Army of Tennessee use.

SHIRTS: civilian homespun or C.S. issue shirt preferred. Captured U.S. issue shirt accepted.

JACKETS: Columbus Depot Jacket STRONGLY PREFERRED! Department of Alabama jacket and Mystery jacket accepted.

DRAWERS: civilian, C.S. issue, or none

TROUSERS: C.S. issue trousers in butternut/tan are preferred. Civilian homespun trousers accepted.

OVERCOAT: Any A.O.T. identified type or C.S. western theater identified type is preferred. U.S. captured overcoats/greatcoats WILL NOT be accepted.

FOOTWEAR: C.S. issue shoes preferred. Captured U.S. bootees accepted.

HAVERSACKS: Canvas/drill bag of identified C.S. pattern with button closure strongly preffered. U.S. painted type with buckle closure in VERY limited use is accepted if no other option is available to you.

CANTEEN: Wooden type made of cedar/cypress/cherry wood, etc. in various styles, or tin drum in various styles is preferred. U.S. issue styles, smooth or bullseye, in VERY limited use is accepted.

CARTRIDGE BOX: Any A.O.T. identified box; painted canvas box with or without sling; imported English box are preferred. U.S. issue M1855/61 box WITHOUT plate, very limited use is accepted if you have no other option.

CAP BOX: Any identified A.O.T box, in leather or painted canvas, or English Enfield pouch are preferred. U.S. M1850 box or shield front in limited use is accepted if you have no other option.

BAYONET SCABBARD: Any identified A.O.T. scabbard and frog or imported English frog and scabbard are preferred. U.S. regulation 7 or 8 rivet scabbard in very limited use is accepted.

WAIST BELT: Leather or painted canvas belt with any A.O.T. belt plate or buckle. Frame type, rectangle CSA, clipped corner CS, forked tongue, roller buckle and Georgia frame are all accepted.

FIREARMS: P1853 "Enfield" pattern rifle, Ausrian Lorenz, U.S. M1861/63 rifles. Side arms to only be worn by officers. We are on State of Tennessee and private property. If you are carrying a side arm, I suggest having a handgun permit recognized by Tennessee. If unsure, leave your sidearm at home. Rounds for longarms should be 40 rounds per man, properly rolled and carried in a cartridge box.

KNAPSACKS/BLANKET ROLL: C.S. pattern knapsack, British import knapsack, or blanket roll are preferred. U.S. doublebag knapsack accepted if you can't find a C.S. model.

RAIN GEAR/GROUND CLOTH: C.S. identified painted cloth or oil cloth preferred. Captured U.S. rubber ground cloths accepted if you have no other option. 

TENTAGE: C.S. tent fly preferred. U.S. shelter half accepted. C.S. troops will be camped at Carnton Plantation BOTH nights.