Author Archives: Ramona

About Ramona

I'm a retired high school teacher and an observer of human nature. Living history is my passion, especially 18th century reenactment. I love life, have fun living and look forward to every day; until it kicks me in the butt. Then there's the next day to look forward to. I'm a transplanted Yankee, born in New Jersey, living in East Tennessee and have a mother who I adore and who lives with me. I've been described as being a good listener, with a quirky sense of humor and one who walks on her own path. My friends mean a lot to me and I cherish all the people who I meet.

SECOND ANNUAL BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, JAN. 8-9, 2016

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Ramona

ED.NOTE: The following article and pictures are from Tammy Markland who was good enough to write about her experiences in New Orleans. Thank you. Many people believe that the last great battle of the War of 1812 between the United … Continue reading →

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COL BOGART SPEAKS: 1812 for timeline on the Weekend of Nov. 7, 2015

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Ramona

I need to know who is planning to set up as War of 1812 for the Timeline Event this weekend. Thanks, Chad

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On this Day….

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Ramona

On this day, February 2, 1815, the Louisiana legislature drafts a resolution to thank the men who had defended the city during the New Orleans campaign. They mention the commanding officers by name—except for Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson. The exception wasn’t an … Continue reading →

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The Regiment made it to C-Span

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Ramona

This is the whole ceremony from the 8th of Jan this year. Several shots of our group in this. About 1.5 hours long, it was very cold and windy that day. (Ed. Note: it must have been bone cold as … Continue reading →

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ON 2015, WE TOOK A LITTLE TRIP…….. WRITTEN BY BUCKY SIMERLY

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Ramona

On Monday, January 5, 2015, at approximately 8:30 the First Regiment of East Tennessee Militia left Elizabethton, Tennessee, headed for New Orleans. We stopped by Horseshoe Bend National Military Park and Fort Mims; both are in Alabama. We arrived in … Continue reading →

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Why this Blog?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Ramona

Men of the First Regiment where honored by putting up and taking down the flag at the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans . They made a mighty good show. The First Regiment East Tennessee Militia was created … Continue reading →

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