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 Fayette County Historical Festival
Washington Court House, Ohio
May 2-3 Ohio Civil War Show
Richland County Fairgrounds
Mansfield, Ohio
Ohio Civil War Show Webpage
May 22-24 Fort Laurens
(Includes a school day Friday for those who can attend)
Bolivar, Ohio
Fort Laurens Webpage
June 13-14 Adena Mansion
Chillicothe, Ohio
June 27 Prince Park
North Canton, Ohio
July 18-19 Waterworth Park
Salem, Ohio
August 15-16 Portsmouth, Ohio
Sept 11-13 Seneca East Schools
Attica, Ohio
Sept 19 Ft. McIntosh
Beaver, PA
Sept 27 Brecksville Fallfest
Brecksville Municipal Parks
Brecksville, Ohio
October 9 Fort Steuben
Steubenville, Ohio
October 24-25 Battle of White Plains 250th
White Plains, NY
Watch your email and the NWDBARSHOT.com page for event information mailings.
Northwest Department
2025
Board of Directors
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.