Martial Music, War for South'n Independence: The R LbNA #66279
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Add Location| Owner: | Connfederate  |
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| Plant date: | Nov 30, 2013 |
| Location: | Hop River Rail Trail |
| City: | Vernon |
| County: | Tolland |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Nairon |
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| Last found: | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Status: | FFFFFOF |
| Last edited: | Nov 30, 2013 |
Martial Music, War for Southern Independence:
Rose of Alabama
(One in an occasionally expanding series…)
The War of the Roses…
“The Rose of Alabama”
Circa 1846
Lyrics by: S. S. Steele
Away from Mississippi's vale
With my ol' hat there for a sail
I crossed upon a cotton bale
To Rose of Alabama
Chorus:
Oh brown Rosie
Rose of Alabama
Sweet tobacco posey
Is my Rose of Alabama
Sweet tobacco posey
Is my Rose of Alabama
I landed on the far sand bank
I sat upon the hollow plank
And there I made the banjo twank
For Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
I says to her sit as you please
Across my leg she took her ease
It's good to go upon the knees
Said Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
The river rose the cricket sang
The lightnin' bug did flash his wing
Then like a rope my arms I fling
Round Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
We hugged so long I cannot tell
My Rosie seemed to like it well
My banjo in the river fell
Oh Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
Like alligator after prey
I dives in but it float away
And all the while it seem to say
Oh Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
Now every day come rain or shower
I hunt my banjo for an hour
And meet my sweet tobacco flower
Oh Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
Oh fare thee well you belles of Spain
And fare thee well to Liza Jane
Your charms will all be put to shame
By Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
From the website Bluegrass Lyrics.Com: http://www.bluegrasslyrics.com/print/node/1721
The lyrics to this popular tune..were written in 1846 by Silas S. Steele. Often called the “Rose of Alabamy,” it is an example of the many pre-war “walk-around” minstrel show songs often performed in black-face by white entertainers in Northern cities. It has since become well-known to an entirely new generation because of its inclusion in the iconic 1976 film, “The Outlaw Josey Wales…”
From: The Civil War Heritage Trails website: http://www.civilwarheritagetrails.org/American_Civil_War/Rose_of_Alabama.html
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Follow the link (cut and paste) to listen to “The Rose of Alabama” as performed by the excellent 2nd South Carolina String Band. I’ve had the privilege of listening, and even dancing to them at a number of Civil War Re-enactments over the years:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-I-1cgypb4
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BYOInk: there is no pen, and bring a black stamp pad or marker.
Letterbox Difficulty Rating:
Difficulty Rating = 1.0
Terrain Rating = 3.0
Thanx to Silent Doug; see: www.letterboxing.info/rating/
All directions are magnetic and a pace equals two (2) steps.
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Clues:
Trailhead parking for the Hop River Rail Trail is on Colonial Rd. at Parker St. in Manchester, Conn.
From the parking area, head East. If you have not picked up your piece of hardtack or Faded Coat of Blue, bring the clues for Martial Music, War of the Rebellion: Hard Crackers Come Again No More and The Faded Coat of Blue. After retrieving your worm castle, continue East, crossing Taylor St. (Note: there is NO trailhead parking on Taylor St. and it is posted no parking in both directions.)
After picking up your Faded Coat of Blue, continue East on the rail trail. Cross Elm Hill Rd. and head east until you spot a mileage post. Stop at the ¾ mile post (.75 M). IDK about you but I walked a sight farther than 3/4 miles! Directly across the trail lays a large section of cut log. You will find the Rose of Alabama reposed behind the log under a chunk of RR tie. The log makes a fine bench! (You might want a trash bag or pad to sit on when it’s damp).
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Please stamp in away from the hiding place, and carefully avoid making or at least try to conceal social trails to the letterbox--especially in mud or snow! Kindly reseal the Lock-n-Lock type box, and re-hide the letterbox exactly where it was placed, covering it well and contact the placer if you find any problems.
Thank you, Connfederate
Rose of Alabama
(One in an occasionally expanding series…)
The War of the Roses…
“The Rose of Alabama”
Circa 1846
Lyrics by: S. S. Steele
Away from Mississippi's vale
With my ol' hat there for a sail
I crossed upon a cotton bale
To Rose of Alabama
Chorus:
Oh brown Rosie
Rose of Alabama
Sweet tobacco posey
Is my Rose of Alabama
Sweet tobacco posey
Is my Rose of Alabama
I landed on the far sand bank
I sat upon the hollow plank
And there I made the banjo twank
For Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
I says to her sit as you please
Across my leg she took her ease
It's good to go upon the knees
Said Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
The river rose the cricket sang
The lightnin' bug did flash his wing
Then like a rope my arms I fling
Round Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
We hugged so long I cannot tell
My Rosie seemed to like it well
My banjo in the river fell
Oh Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
Like alligator after prey
I dives in but it float away
And all the while it seem to say
Oh Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
Now every day come rain or shower
I hunt my banjo for an hour
And meet my sweet tobacco flower
Oh Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
Oh fare thee well you belles of Spain
And fare thee well to Liza Jane
Your charms will all be put to shame
By Rose of Alabama
(Chorus)
From the website Bluegrass Lyrics.Com: http://www.bluegrasslyrics.com/print/node/1721
The lyrics to this popular tune..were written in 1846 by Silas S. Steele. Often called the “Rose of Alabamy,” it is an example of the many pre-war “walk-around” minstrel show songs often performed in black-face by white entertainers in Northern cities. It has since become well-known to an entirely new generation because of its inclusion in the iconic 1976 film, “The Outlaw Josey Wales…”
From: The Civil War Heritage Trails website: http://www.civilwarheritagetrails.org/American_Civil_War/Rose_of_Alabama.html
___________________________________________________________
Follow the link (cut and paste) to listen to “The Rose of Alabama” as performed by the excellent 2nd South Carolina String Band. I’ve had the privilege of listening, and even dancing to them at a number of Civil War Re-enactments over the years:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-I-1cgypb4
___________________________________________________________
BYOInk: there is no pen, and bring a black stamp pad or marker.
Letterbox Difficulty Rating:
Difficulty Rating = 1.0
Terrain Rating = 3.0
Thanx to Silent Doug; see: www.letterboxing.info/rating/
All directions are magnetic and a pace equals two (2) steps.
___________________________________________________________
Clues:
Trailhead parking for the Hop River Rail Trail is on Colonial Rd. at Parker St. in Manchester, Conn.
From the parking area, head East. If you have not picked up your piece of hardtack or Faded Coat of Blue, bring the clues for Martial Music, War of the Rebellion: Hard Crackers Come Again No More and The Faded Coat of Blue. After retrieving your worm castle, continue East, crossing Taylor St. (Note: there is NO trailhead parking on Taylor St. and it is posted no parking in both directions.)
After picking up your Faded Coat of Blue, continue East on the rail trail. Cross Elm Hill Rd. and head east until you spot a mileage post. Stop at the ¾ mile post (.75 M). IDK about you but I walked a sight farther than 3/4 miles! Directly across the trail lays a large section of cut log. You will find the Rose of Alabama reposed behind the log under a chunk of RR tie. The log makes a fine bench! (You might want a trash bag or pad to sit on when it’s damp).
___________________________________________________________
Please stamp in away from the hiding place, and carefully avoid making or at least try to conceal social trails to the letterbox--especially in mud or snow! Kindly reseal the Lock-n-Lock type box, and re-hide the letterbox exactly where it was placed, covering it well and contact the placer if you find any problems.
Thank you, Connfederate