Welcome to the online home of the BAR SHOT, newsletter for the Northwest Department of the Brigade of the American Revolution. This site holds the most current, as well as past issues of the SHOT to keep you informed of Northwest Department events. To learn more about the Brigade of the American Revolution, click here.
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2026 Event Schedule
(Calendar listings hold links to event notices if available)
April 18 Washington Court House, Ohio
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May 2-3 Ohio Civil War Show
Richland County Fairgrounds
Mansfield, Ohio
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Ohio Civil War Show Webpage
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May 22-24 Fort Laurens
(Includes a school day Friday for those who can attend)
Bolivar, Ohio
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Fort Laurens Webpage
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June 13-14 Adena Mansion
Chillicothe, Ohio
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June 27 Prince Park
North Canton, Ohio
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July 18-19 Waterworth Park
Salem, Ohio
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August 15-16 Portsmouth, Ohio
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Sept 11-13 Seneca East Schools
Attica, Ohio
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Sept 19 Ft. McIntosh
Beaver, PA
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Sept 27 Brecksville Fallfest
Brecksville Municipal Parks
Brecksville, Ohio
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October 9 Fort Steuben
Steubenville, Ohio
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October 24-25 Battle of White Plains 250th
White Plains, NY
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Watch your email and the NWDBARSHOT.com page for event information mailings.
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Northwest Department
2025
Board of Directors
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Commander - Bob Cairns, 8th PA email
Deputy Commander - Dave Miller, 5th VA email
Adjutant - Bob Kashary, 5th VA email
Inspector - David Weidner, Delaware Reg't email
Paymaster - Ken Tischler, 64th Ft. email
Member At Large - Bart Hendershot email
Member At Large - Diane Miller, 5th VA email
Member At Large - Bill Lucas, 23rd R.W.F. email
Member At Large - Tommy Bruce, Butlers Rangers email
Special Asst. to Board - R.J.Basista, Royal Navy Landing Party email
Past Commander - Jack Rogers, 5th VA Regt.
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