The Year Is 1756, the Virginia Frontier Is Open for Invasion. Native Warriors and Their

INVASION!

The year is 1756, the Virginia Frontier is open for invasion. Native Warriors and their French Allies are moving freely throughout the frontier. Colonial Virginia Forces garrisoning forts along the frontier are in desperate need of supplies. Supply trains are moving out of Winchester and Alexandria under guard. Will they make it to their destinations without being molested by the enemy or will the garrisons fall due to the lack of supplies?

Rutherford Rangers is proud to invite you to participate in the second annual “Invasion of the Valley of Virginia” tactical, which commemorates atime in history Col. Washington called the “Indian Outrages.” This tactical will be for participants only, the public is not invited. The tactical will be held on 757 acres of heavily wooded land along the historic Pack Horse Road. The Pack Horse Road was used by settlers, soldiers and others to move through the area to points West and South. This area of Berkeley County, WV saw many Indian raids during this period of colonial history.

The plan is to have a free flowing engagement where anything could happen at any time. Our goal is to make this tactical as real as possible. We are planning on having an actual mule train with mule skinners bringing supplies to the colonial forces.

Dates: September 23rd– 25th

Location: Glengary, WV

Port-o-Johns and firewood will be provided (there will be plenty of wood on the ground to use.)

It is suggested to bring water with you. There is no available source of water on the property as it is absolutely primitive. There is a nice stream with clean water, but it is suggested that water to be either boiled or use chemical tablets to purify it before drinking.

*All units must have Liability Insurance: copies to be provided to land owner.

Directions:

From the South: Interstate 81 to West Virginia exit 5. Make a left at the top of the exit ramp. Cross over I-81 and head West for 4.5 miles to the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain you will stop at a four way intersection, take a left towards Glengary, WV. Follow this road for 5 miles then you will come to a curve to your left and a dirt road directly in front of you called “Historic Pack Horse Road,” go straight up that dirt road for 1 mile until you come to a gate. This is the tactical site.

From the North: Interstate 81 to West Virginia exit 5. Make a right at the top of the exit ramp. Head West for 4.5 miles to the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain you will stop at a four way intersection, take a left towards Glengary, WV. Follow this road for 5 miles then you will come to a curve to your left and a dirt road directly in front of you called “Historic Pack Horse Road,” go straight up that dirt road for 1 mile until you come to a gate. This is the tactical site.

GPS Coordinates: N 39° 23.175’

W 78° 12.714’

Tactical Website:

This website provides pictures and other information about the Tactical.

Donation:

We will be asking for a $10.00 donation to be paid at the gate by the participants. All funds are to help with expenses and to help the land owner with maintenance costs.

Invasion of the Valley of Virginia

September 23 – 25, 2011

Tactical Registration

(Registration Deadline: September 12, 2011)

Name: ______

Phone: ______

Address: ______

City: ______

State: ______Zip: ______

Expected Arrival Time: ______

(Earliest arrival time after 5 PM Thursday, 9/22/11)

Unit Name: ______

Number of Participants:

______Men-at-Arms_____ Natives

______Children _____ Camp-followers

Tents to be used (number & type):

Provide e-mail for registration confirmation: ______

Please return registration to: Troy B. Heck

324 Firefly Lane

Martinsburg, WV 25403

304-264-8929