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Battle for
Volcano
May 23 -25, 2008
On May 9, 1863 Confederate General William “Grumble”
Jones led a raiding party to the oil field at
Burning Springs, West Virginia. General Jones
ordered his men to destroy the field and
approximately 150,000 barrels of oil.
1863 also witnessed the first oil well drilled at
Volcano, West Virginia, an oil rich region
approximately 30 miles north of Burning Springs. By
1864 a considerable volume of oil was being
recovered at Volcano. It is not inconceivable that
the oil field at Volcano could have been contested
had the Civil War lasted longer.
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CLICK HERE to download
Re-enactor Registration (pdf)
CLICK HERE to download Sutler Registration (pdf)
The 17th
Virginia Cavalry and Mountwood Park invite you to Mountwood
Park May 23‑25, 2008 for the “Battle for Volcano”, a
re-enactment of a battle that never occurred, yet easily
could have.
Featured:
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re-enactments,
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Sutlers,
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historic displays,
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wagon
rides and hay rides,
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dancing,
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entertainment,
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social gatherings for re-enactors
and visitors alike, and
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a
photographer will be available to take pictures with a
Civil War soldier.
The Union and the Confederacy
understood Volcano’s strategic
value both for its growing oil fields and proximity to a
major transportation artery, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The B&O line from Parkersburg was a major artery for moving
Union troops, equipment, and supplies to the eastern theater
of operations.
“Billy Yank” and
“Johnny Reb” were keenly aware of Volcano’s importance and
seizing control of this rapidly growing town became a
primary military objective. "If we can't have it you
can't either!" was the unspoken battle cry for the Blue and
the Grey. For
more information on oil rigs of that era please click
here.
In retrospect, a
pitched battle for control of Volcano could easily have
happened during the Civil War. Ironically, the town escaped
destruction during the War only to be destroyed by arson in
1879.
General
Stonewall Jackson’s wife Anna Jackson will have a lemonade
stand. Hopefully you will not find it too sweet as the
General did.
Meet Belle
Boyd, who at the age of 17 shot
and killed a Union soldier. This confederate spy hails from
West Virginia, a spunky girl full of charm and a zest for
adventure.
On
Friday, re-enactors will be setting up. Food will be
available. 
On
Saturday, breakfast will be prepared and served by the Route
31 & Route 50 Community Association. The Friends of
Mountwood will have a tea for the wives of the troops.
Later, there will be a military ball. A period-appropriate
band will provide music suitable for period dances such as
the “West Virginia Reel”. A dinner of beans, cornbread,
dessert, and coffee will be served.
On Sunday
morning, join the Route 31 & Route 50 Community Association
for breakfast. After breakfast, an old-time church service
will be held.
A
period-appropriate band will provide music suitable for
period dances such as the “West Virginia Reel”. A dinner of
beans, cornbread, dessert, and coffee will be served.
Re-enactors
Upon
arrival, re-enactors must register and sign a liability
waiver. Pre-registration fee is $5 for individuals (12
years and older) registered by May 1. The fee is $10 for
individuals registered from May 1 through May 25. All
standard amenities will be provided, including firewood,
hay, and water.
CLICK HERE to download Re-enactors Registration (pdf)
Sutlers
Authentic
Sutlers are welcome. Sutlers are required to pre-register,
sign a liability waiver, and pay the registration fee.
Please describe your goods and the size of your tent on the
pre-registration form. Sutlers are not permitted to sell
flea market items, military items from other periods, or
souvenirs.
CLICK HERE to download Sutler Registration (pdf)
Battles
The Union
and Confederate troops (cavalry, artillery, and infantry)
will fight three battles—two on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Mountwood
Park is located in the scenic foothills of the Allegheny Mountains,
just 12 miles east of Parkersburg, West Virginia on US Route
50. The Park is approximately 76 miles north of Charleston
and 110 miles south of
Wheeling.
Our campground
offers 80 campsites with full hook-ups. Primitive campsites
are available around the lake.
Accommodations are available in Parkersburg and
Williamstown, West Virginia and Belpre and Marietta, Ohio.
You can contact us at (304) 679-3611 or 1‑877‑320-1688 or
tcollins@wvdsl.net.
Mountwood
Park Adoption Agency
 Mountwood
Park has a number of dependants needing adoption for the
weekend of May 23-25, 2008. The Immigration Service has
verified that the vast majority of these little darlings
were born in North America with a very few having resettled
from England and France.
Characteristics
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Parentage: missing parents,
presumed deceased
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Age: 143 years, or older
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Gender: like many single-cell
organisms, unisex
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Weight: guessing 500 lbs
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Medication: as needed, feed a
sack of powder and round
black pill
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CAUTION: side effect loud
belching and spitting
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Sports: excels at shot putting
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Requires little supervision
Toilet trained
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Does not sass, or talk back
Simple diet
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Not hooked on TV, or video
games
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Likes to spend a lot of time
outdoors
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Will make you proud
Expense:
$150 all it costs to
provide a weekend home for one of these little lovelies.
We'd like to thank the following loving
families which have already given good homes to orphan
cannons:
- Ms. Betty
Leavengood
- Mrs. Naomi R.
Naylor
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Bob and
Carolyn Naylor
- Mike and
Carolyn
Naylor
- Wood County
Horse Riders Club
- The Wood
County Historic Landmarks Commission
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