looking for civil war reeanactors in the fla area. This is a great hobby for everyone in your family regardless of age. This hobby is not just to shoot muskets and cannons, but for what the era was like back in the 1860's with clothing and things they didn't have. Its really living history at its best. If anyone would be interested they can ctc me or dixiebreeze (she's always on hurricane hollow) via this website.
It does not make a difference if you want to do infantry, artillery, calvary, medical. For the gals dress in hoop skirts for the ball in the evening for some Virginia Reels or go to the Ladies Tea. Kids under 16 can be on the battlefield as drummers, fifers, and just plain runners from officers on the field. If you don't like to sleep in authetic tents, they have provisions for modern camping, from tents, to huge RV's.
civil war reeanactors wanted
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Good luck to you, rbaker! My brother belongs to
a regiment here in southern middle-TN, in
Lawrence County, and, they actually have
sewn their own uniforms, and the ladie's
gowns are all hand-made. In fact, every piece
of everything they carry is hand-sewn and
handmade for originality! His and several
regiments from around here were part of the
background battles of the film "Gods and Generals",
as, one of the guys over in Savannah owns one of the
last functioning civil war cannons. They also got
to be in the South Carolina ceremony, properly
burying the men of the
Civil War submarine...I believe it was the Hunley..?
He enjoys every minute of it, and, everyone
learns from the past! Hope you find some
folks with sparked interest!
a regiment here in southern middle-TN, in
Lawrence County, and, they actually have
sewn their own uniforms, and the ladie's
gowns are all hand-made. In fact, every piece
of everything they carry is hand-sewn and
handmade for originality! His and several
regiments from around here were part of the
background battles of the film "Gods and Generals",
as, one of the guys over in Savannah owns one of the
last functioning civil war cannons. They also got
to be in the South Carolina ceremony, properly
burying the men of the
Civil War submarine...I believe it was the Hunley..?
He enjoys every minute of it, and, everyone
learns from the past! Hope you find some
folks with sparked interest!
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rbaker
well we appreciate it! If anyone has been to one, they usually are pretty interested in what we are trying to portray.
In the last yr I've been a field musician as a drummer (fife and drum corp).
Alot of fun, but not easy to learn the rudiments, esp when you don't read music like me. Definitely adds to the scene of the infantry marching to your drum beat esp when its a couple hundred soilders.
In the last yr I've been a field musician as a drummer (fife and drum corp).
Alot of fun, but not easy to learn the rudiments, esp when you don't read music like me. Definitely adds to the scene of the infantry marching to your drum beat esp when its a couple hundred soilders.
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RBaker, I've actually been to a few of these reenactments. My best friend's father mastered in history and this was one of his hobbies. Amy and I would tag along just to see what was happening and to visit new cities. We went to St. Augustine and Georgia. Amy and I didn't actually dress up, but we had a good time just hanging out and watching what went on. Whole families would go, everyone would camp out and have a good time. It is definitely something to check out. 
...Jennifer...
...Jennifer...
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rbaker
thank you all for replying, just like any other hobby, we always need recruitments, and it doesn't have to be here in FL.
They have them all over the country, believe it or not a few in California. Even had a few Brits come over at Gettysburg for the 135th. From what they tell me they have them over there in England quite a bit.
They have them all over the country, believe it or not a few in California. Even had a few Brits come over at Gettysburg for the 135th. From what they tell me they have them over there in England quite a bit.
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ColdFront77
One of my brothers was a Civil War reeanactor for a few years. In fact, he took part in one in Gettysburg in the late '90s.
He worked at Plimouth Plantation (actually "was a Pilgrim") in the last few years... he quit in the last year.
He worked at Plimouth Plantation (actually "was a Pilgrim") in the last few years... he quit in the last year.
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I have an impression of my great-great-grandfather to offer...Capt. Joseph Benjamin, Benjamin's Company, 1st Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, Provisional Army of the Confederate States...brother of Secretary of State/War/Treasury Judah Philip Benjamin on the CS Cabinet in Richmond.
My uniform is early war...not "regulation", as seen in too many movies, but it is accurate for this Regiment and time he served. It consists of a VERY plain double-breasted frock coat, "grey mix" w/ Federal shoulderboards and CS collar rank bars, no "galoons" on the sleeves;the buttons are Louisiana Pelican in pewter. This is followed by black reinforced cavalry trousers w/o stripe or piping.
The hat is a black "plantation" style, and has a gold/black band with acorns and two black ostrich feathers on the left side (brim is not pinned up), and the boots are 23" wide stovepipe w/gilt spurs, soles double-pegged and sewn.
Belt equipment is captured Federal-regulation, w/Baton Rouge Arsenal stamps on al leather pieces...my revolver is a Colt 1851 "Navy" .36, and the sabre is Memphis Novelty Works ("Shelby"), black steel-and-brass scabbard. And, of course, the gauntlets are pale grey goatskin w/o decoration.
I do first-person narratives for schools around here, and it MIGHT be a problem traveling to Florida, but...if you can use my services?
My uniform is early war...not "regulation", as seen in too many movies, but it is accurate for this Regiment and time he served. It consists of a VERY plain double-breasted frock coat, "grey mix" w/ Federal shoulderboards and CS collar rank bars, no "galoons" on the sleeves;the buttons are Louisiana Pelican in pewter. This is followed by black reinforced cavalry trousers w/o stripe or piping.
The hat is a black "plantation" style, and has a gold/black band with acorns and two black ostrich feathers on the left side (brim is not pinned up), and the boots are 23" wide stovepipe w/gilt spurs, soles double-pegged and sewn.
Belt equipment is captured Federal-regulation, w/Baton Rouge Arsenal stamps on al leather pieces...my revolver is a Colt 1851 "Navy" .36, and the sabre is Memphis Novelty Works ("Shelby"), black steel-and-brass scabbard. And, of course, the gauntlets are pale grey goatskin w/o decoration.
I do first-person narratives for schools around here, and it MIGHT be a problem traveling to Florida, but...if you can use my services?
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rbaker I must say I have considered it but it does get quite hot here in the state. I will try to attend the Ocklawaha river raid next weekend as a spectator because it is not far from my house. I have always had an interest for the war of Northern agression 
. I have been to Antietam and Harpers Ferry many times. I have always felt a strong connection with Antietam.
. I have been to Antietam and Harpers Ferry many times. I have always felt a strong connection with Antietam.
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