"Just wanted to say thanks to Chris Anders and the rest of the fine folks that put together this event. I had the privilege of falling in with the Liberty Rifles over the weekend and I say thanks to Jeff Hayes and the rest of the bunch as well. The battle on Saturday night (Brawner's Farm) is one that I will not soon forget. The combination of heavy smoke and growing darkness, in addition to seeing the black hats roll out of the woods really gave me a feeling like I was right there. Thanks again."

"Saturday nights Brawners Farm battle was the best battle that I have been in. I was on the Federal right. It really brought to life the accounts of not being able to see who you were shooting at. Just a lot of things fell into place for me on that one. I experienced in a small amount the confusion, noise, etc. that my ancestors felt . At times I couldn't see 10 yards in front of me. The play "Our American Cousin" was first rate. Thanks to the "Rebs" for being great opponents . This was one of the best I've been to."

"I enjoyed the Sunday battle...seeing our lines hit on each flank by you Yanks and then looking across that field and seeing wave after wave of blue coming at us. I remember looking over the log abaitis we had just thrown up and saying (omitting explatives) that the line was getting closer and in the few seconds I was loading my rifle and the line was within 30 yards of us and the panic that went through my bones. Before I knew it we were over run. Bully to you bluebellies. Overall I really enjoyed the event, I would like to see more events like this in the future. It was refreshing to be able to fight a battle without a funnelcake stand or 500 cars in the background! Thanks to all those who pulled it off so well."

"How can you tell that reenactors are enjoying an event? Despite a steady rain all day on Saturday, I didn't see one person leave the event. That's gotta say something. One reason this event was unlike any others is that the event was put on by reenactors. No outside profiteering was going on. The reenactors did the registration, fetched water, handed out the ice, delivered hay, flipped burgers, parked cars, welcomed spectators, placed the portajons and even picked up garbage. This kept registration fees low and the focus on the quality of the event rather than the money. It also meant that reenactors had a hand in every aspect and made sure that the needs of the participants were looked after before spectators. When a reenactor is consulted on every aspect of an event (no matter how small) that ensures that the event will go on without a hitch."

"I agree with all the comments here and add my thanks to the organizers of this event. Although not a totally true campaign event, it was one of the best I have been to in years. There was alot of hard work that went into putting this event on, and it really paid off. The Brawners Farm battle developed into a spectacular fight as nightfall was coming and you just couldn't see 15 feet in front of you. Sunday's battle of 2nd Manassas was very intense. I took a hit at the rebel breastworks and was content to watch the fighting. After around 20 minutes the Yanks started to retreat over me and back into the field. The counter attack that followed by the Rebs was one of the best I have seen in a long time. So real, it got me scared as I was lying right in the middle of it. Thanks to the Reb who came up to me and said " Do you wanna git outta here?" I nodded and was pulled out of the chaos. Great job everyone, I wish they were all this good!!!"

"'Ownership.' Until I spent two days helping prep the site and then saw the involvement of reenactors in the management and execution (instead of a corporation), I knew it as a theory only. Now I know what it means and how it works. So62 has been a giant step toward where I think we ought to be going. This event will be my standard until something better comes along, and I expect the next one put on by Anders & Co. to be it."

"As a reenactor whose main portrayal is that of Co. B of the 2nd Wisconsin, it was a thrill to be able to take part in the Brawner Farm senario. Especially since it was Company B that was the skirmish company. Wheeling to the left in a long line, cresting the hill and seening the rebs lined up will be something I never forget. We endured a long bus ride to come out for this moment and it was very satisfying to see how gratful and appreciative the event planners and other reenactors were that we would make such a long trip from Wisconsin to Maryland for this event. It was well worth it and would not hesitate to make the trip again for any event put on by this crew."

"I thought the Summer of '62 was amazing and it was probably the best civil war event I have done to date. Thanks to Chris and all the other people who were involved in putting on the event. The battle for Brawner's Farm was the closest I have ever felt to actual Civil War combat. My unit sang Minstrel Boy as the cannonade was going on just prior to us taking the field, and it was eerie listen too. When Dave Pridgeon read the account of the 21st Georgia before we went out, I know that at least I almost let a tear out. I also thought a great part of the weekend was the Indian raid that was done by the PSL on Andrew Dangel's camp for our whiskey ration, but that's just from one savage."