The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, Agency of Development and Community Affairs, is dedicated to preserving Vermont's cultural heritage for purposes of creating greater awareness and understanding of the past. To that end the Historic Sites program owns, maintains, develops and interprets 24 historic properties and related artifactual and archival collections.
The properties are utilized by the public for general visitation as well as for specific Division sponsored programs. From time to time, requests may be made by outside organizations or individuals to use a State-Owned Historic Site for purposes of conducting meetings, private affairs, public programming or commercial uses. This policy guides and permits activities that further the appreciation of Vermont's cultural heritage while at the same time preserving these sites for future generations.
The Division for Historic Preservation collects, curates, preserves and interprets artifacts and archival materials in accordance with the provisions outlined in its Collections Management Policy dated September 25, 1989. The following guidelines are consistent with the principles set forth in the aforementioned Policy and address the use of collections in conjunction with special site programming.
The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation collects, preserves, manages and exhibits materials representative of or possessing importance to the interpretation of the history and prehistory of the area now know as Vermont. This shall be done in accordance with the mission statements for its historic sites in order to create a greater awareness and understanding of the past for all people.
Recreated military groups presenting interpretive demonstrations in an authentic, dignified, and safe manner can be a vital part of public programming at historic sites. The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation supports such programming at the State-Owned Historic Sites and has concerns for presenting our military heritage to the public in a safe manner. The following procedures are designed to help insure an enjoyable, educational and safe event.
Weapon Type | Caliber | Maximum Blank Load |
"Brown Bess" | .75 | 125 grains ffg |
Charleville | .69 | 125 grains ffg |
Kentucky Rifle | varies | 90 grains ffg |
Pistols & Horse Pistols | varies | 90 grains ffg |
APPENDIX B, FIGURE 1
HAMMERSTALLS (Frizzen Covers): The purpose of the Hammerstall is to prevent the flint from striking a spark should the arm be accidentally triggered. Every flintlock firearm used at a State-Owned Historic Site shall be equipped with a leather cover which is a friction fit over the frizzen. The leather must be heavy enough to perform its intended function.
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FLASHGUARDS: All flintlock firearms must be fitted with a metal flashguard heavy enough to withstand the vent blast without bending and attached so that it cannot slip down and expose the vent. It must keep all flash and powder particles from travelling more than one foot in a lateral direction. Material shall be at least 1/16 inch thick steel or brass.
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APPENDIX B, FIGURE 2
SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE
* Troops form in line with full kit that will be carried onto the tactical field. (Two lines if numbers warrant.
* Rammers are pulled and, as the inspector passes, are sprung.
* Fix bayonets. Inspector will check for dullness of blade and bluntness of tip, then for tightness of bayonet on lug. Bayonet returned to scabbard.
* Inspector will check scabbard to make certain it is whole and secure.
* Shoulder arms. Inspector will have musket presented at half cock; will check for 1) lock condition; 2) flashguard; 3) hammerstall; and then 3) pull trigger. If there is a question on trigger pull, the butt of the musket may be slapped by the Inspector's hand.
* Inspector will check cartridge box to make certain that cartridges are properly rolled and secured, i.e. no staples. If a powder horn is carried, it must be empty.
* The Inspector will conclude his review by verifying that any edged weapons that are carried are properly sheathed.
* Once the Inspector is satisfied that all of the above criteria are satisfactorily met, the person is approved for participation in the tactical demonstration.
APPENDIX B, FIGURE 3
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AGENCY OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
DIVISION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SITE USE APPLICATION | |
Organization: | Historic Site: |
Representative: | Type of Event: |
Address: | Date and Time of Event: |
Location on Site: | |
Office and Home Phone: |
Brief Description of Event:
Number of Participants/presenters:
Intended Audience: .... Public .... Organization .... Private
If this event is geared towards general programming please list references and dates for other sites or host institutions where participants have previously performed or done presentations.
How will this event be publicized?
Estimated attendance level (For public events only):
Permission is granted to the event outlined on the reverse:
Permission has been denied for the event outlined on the reverse due to the following reasons:
Permission is granted for the event outlined on the reverse subject to the following special conditions:
....
Regional Historic Site Administrator
Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
Applicant agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the Facility Use Policy and any other conditions stipulated in this agreement and any attachments noted above.
....
Representative's Signature
Date: ....
11-002 Code Vt. R. 11-050-002-X