The purpose of this webpage is to provide information for members of the recreated 66th Ohio for “Nine Hours in Hell – 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain” 9-10 August 2025
Event Address: 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA (Original Battlefield)
Report Time: Recommended: Friday 9 August But NLT 8AM, Saturday 9 August.
Registration and Parking
Below image shows the approximate location of Registration (with parking just south of it.) Camps and battlefield are North of Route 15. See Rough estimate of the 66th Ohio’s camp. Vehicle access to camps will be limited but there is a flatbed available to help haul in things as needed. (best to plan to pack it in.).
Registration point address is approximately 10028-10078 James Madison Highway, Rapidan, VA
From the Event Organizers: (10 July)
Registration will be at the participants parking lot and will be open from 11am Friday morning until 12 Midnight. Participant parking is specifically marked by the GREEN path on the attached slide and will be marked for your arrival with GREEN parking signs. Please enter off of RT 15 only. DO NOT CROSS RT.15 AT ANY PLACE OTHER THAN THE “CROSSING POINT
* NEW *. Details on Scenarios (as of 8 July)
Saturday Scenario (7th and 66th Ohio)
Sunday Scenario (Federals combine as the 28th NY)
** NEW ** 66th Ohio Cedar Mountain Orders (14 July 2025)
Event Registration Link. DEADLINE EXPIRED. NO walk-ons
Event Registration List as of 16 June 2025.
Relevant Webpages
- 66th Ohio at 163rd Cedar Mountain FaceBook Group
- 163rd Cedar Mountain FaceBook Group
- Event Sponsor (Civil War Historical Impressions, Inc) Event Page
- Culpeper Battlefield State Park (Includes the Cedar Mountain Battefield)
- American Battlefield Trust Cedar Mountain Page
- Battle of Cedar Mountain Wikipedia page (a good summary with links to personalities and Order of Battle information.)
Historical Documents
66th Ohio Regiment Infantry (Dyer’s Compendium – 1908)
“A Light and Uncertain Hold: A History of the 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry” by David Thackeray (1999) (Amazon.com)
”The Carnage was Fearful: The Battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862” (Emerging Civil War Series) by Michael Block (2022) (Amazon.com)
66th Ohio Order of Battle
At the battle of Cedar Mountain in 1862, the 66th Ohio (COL Charles Candy) was a member of the 1st Brigade (BG John Geary), 2nd Division (BG Christopher Auger), II Corps (MG Nathanial Banks), Army of Virginia (MG John Pope).
Headquarters
- Major Kyle Windahl
- Tom Grant – Adjutant
- Jerry Lynes – Sergeant Major
- Chad Slater – Safety
- Ryan Nedrow – Principal Musician
- Jacob Machamer – Color Sergeant
Companies
- 1st Company: CPT Dillon Gooch
- 2nd Company (Color Company): CPT Javan Harrell
- 3rd Company: CPT Chase Petro
- 4th Company: CPT Kim Perlotto
- BY-NAME Company Assignments as of 7 July
Impression Guidelines:
Headgear
Preferred: Forage cap
Jacket:
Preferred: Issued Sack coat
Trouser
Preferred: Federal Issue Sky blue
Shirt
Preferred: Federal issue contract or Donnet Flannel
Accepted: Civilian wool or cotton
Footwear
Preferred: Federal Issued Brogan
Accepted: Short Boots
Rifle
Preferred: P1853 Enfield (3-band)
Accepted:M1855 Springfield
Prohibited: Flintlocks, CS rifles, 42’s etc.
Belts
Preferred: US issued with oval US buckle
Acceptable: US NCO belt and buckle
Accoutrements
Preferred: Quality US issue cartridge box on sling or belt and cap pouch. 2-rivet bayonet scabbard
Prohibited: CS, Militia, Buff or painted cloth
Canteen
Preferred: US Issued smoothside with leather sling.
Accepted: Bullseye canteen, cotton sling
Prohibited: CS, Wooden, Import, etc
Haversack
Preferred: US Issued painted haversack
Prohibited: CS and unpainted haversacks
Blanket
Preferred: US Issue or British import
Acceptable: Quality wool blanket
Prohibited: CS, Coverlets, Quilts, jean wool blanket
Knapsack
Preferred: US issued knapsack
Acceptable: Blanket roll
Prohibited: CS, Import, Wood Frame, etc
Ground Cloth
Preferred: US gum blanket or painted cloth
Acceptable: US poncho
Prohibited: CS ground cloth
Mess Gear
Preferred: Personal mess gear
Tentage
Preferred: US Issued Shelter Half
Prohibited: Wall Tents, A-Frames
Tentage
Preferred: US Issued Shelter Half
Accepted: Fly Tent
Prohibited: Wall Tents, A-Frames