Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork Event Rules
- Elkhorn City is dry; thus alcoholic beverages are NOT allowed. If you make a disturbance, you will be asked to leave. This is a family event.
- All registration applications are subject to the approval of the ECAHC. All participants must register upon arrival. Military rank must be included on the registration form, along with a complete listing of participants for each unit.
- The hosts reserve the right to disallow any item, person, or activity deemed unsafe of inappropriate.
- Please keep all anachronisms under cover at all times. The camping areas should be free of motorized vehicles except for set up and break down.
- All uniforms must be proper period materials and construction. Proper weapons and gear should reflect an early war (1861) impression.
- No live ammunition or fireworks. Gunpowder should be carried as pre-rolled period cartridges only.
- All participants must carry a medical card/registration pass with them at all times.
- Bayonets will be fixed only on the order of the Commanding General.
- All safety rules must be followed. A safety inspection and lecture will precede each battle.
- Minimum age to carry a weapon is 16 years old.
- Officers with rank over Captain must notify the sponsors in advance of the event in order to be assigned an historical role.
- Infantry officers will be limited to one for every 20 men.
- Campsites must be set up according to period regulations. All campfire safety precautions must be followed.
- An authenticity inspection will be conducted each morning before spectators will be allowed to enter. Compliance with an inspector's decisions is required.
- Horse owners will need to present a current Coggins test report.
- Horses are not to be in the sutler, registration, or food areas.
- No gunfire after 11:00 p.m. at night and not before 12:00 noon on Sunday.
- For safety precautions, children must be supervised at all times.
- In the event of a dispute, the final decision will be with the Elkhorn City Area Heritage Council organizers.
- Have fun, be safe.
NOTE: The Elkhorn City Area Heritage Council is not responsible for any accidents or loss of property related to the Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork Reenactment event.