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Reenactment HQ Forum http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Reenactment HQ Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2008 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:42:45 +0000 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:22:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.50 30 www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Reenactment HQ Forum http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/../images/sutlertentsml.jpg http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/ Buying & Selling : Civil War Goods for Sale http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43&PID=57#57 Author: sophia
Subject: Civil War Goods for Sale
Posted: Feb 05 2010 at 5:22pm

I get a lot of requests from people wanting to know where they can sell their personal Civil War reenacting (or original) supplies, clothes, equipment, whatever.

I think the best place to do that is eBay. I know they have several categories for reenacting goods. And you'll reach a much wider audience, I'm sure!

Thanks!

Sophia

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:22:40 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43&PID=57#57 School Related Questions : Volunteers Needed http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39&PID=53#53 Author: sophia
Subject: Volunteers Needed
Posted: Sep 03 2009 at 10:01am

If you are willing to volunteer your services as a reenactor, please post your info here. Schools can find you here and contact you.

If you charge for your services (other than mileage), do NOT post your info here. There are plenty of volunteers willing to donate their services.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:01:02 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39&PID=53#53 Interested in reenacting : Finding a reenacting group http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22&PID=29#29 Author: sophia
Subject: Finding a reenacting group
Posted: Dec 30 2008 at 9:43am

One of the most common questions I get is someone asking how they can find a reenacting group near Lower Podunk County or whatever.

First of all, reenactors in a particular unit/group/company often do not live near each other. So it isn't essential that you join a reenacting unit near you physically.
Sometimes people want to do impressions of ancestors but the particular reenacting unit has most of its members in, say NY. However, that doesn't mean the NY based unit wouldn't welcome someone from Florida or Arkansas, etc..   Ask. It can't hurt.

Second, I don't know where Lower Podunk County is, so even if I had the time to search our unit listing for a company near there, I couldn't. But you can since you know what State that county is in.

The best thing to do is search our Units Listing (see link top left) for the State you're in. Now, our search engine is not really sophisticated so here are some tips. If you want to find a Connecticut based group, I'd spell out Connecticut. Or if you want to search by the 2 digit State abbreviation, put a space before the letters and a comma after.
Example: " GA,"    not "GA"

Otherwise, your results will include every unit that has the word "galvanized" or "garment" or anything with "ga" in a word.

Have fun!

Edited by sophia - Dec 30 2008 at 9:44am]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:43:44 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22&PID=29#29 Looking to join : How to be an officer http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6&PID=25#25 Author: 90GeneralStaffCorps
Subject: How to be an officer
Posted: Oct 11 2008 at 1:02pm

This depends on what type of regiment or unit or wish to join. When I originally started out in the 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, I too asked if I could be a cadet in order to train as an officer. Instead, I was informed that I would have to be a Private, move up through the ranks and then become an officer that way. I also applied to be the regimental chaplain, but this didn't go over so well. That's when I began my own group, (fairly new too). There are some reenactment groups that are looking for officers, but usually they gain these people through other groups that have been an NCO or an officer for a while, and it also can pertain to "knowing that person" as well. In other words, it's who you know sometimes. I didn't stay with that group very long. I looked into it and started my group, the 90th General Staff Corps, in which I am the Captain and I supply larger brigades with (Chaplains), (Hospital Stewards), (Musicians), and even a (Commissary Dept.). Too often many groups play favorites, unfortunately, that's just how it is in this type of hobby. I've seen it before and chances are, I and you will see it again.

The best thing to do, look into various units around your area that you can join. Also, see if you really want to be in an Infantry group, Artillery, even Cavalry. (Beware, though, usually with cavalry they look for members who have experience in equestrian (horses) training and experience. There are also a good number of other General Staff Companies that that adopted other, more specific types of units, such as; (Signal Corps, Commissary, Medical Corps, and there seem to be quite a few Drum & Fife Corps'). Like I said above, check into varying groups. Ask yourself what you really want to do or in essence, can do. Can you play an instrument? Then you may want to think about joining a group as a musician. The group I used to belong to wouldn't right out allow me to be a chaplain, even after I explained to them the research I had done. If the reenactment group commander asks you what training you have in their more "specialized" units, and you have specialized training, don't be afraid to come out and stay what you're good at. Many reenactors seem to forget that this is merely acting, it's not real. Any impression is and should be welcomed. Also, ask various groups if they allow teenagers to be officers. Some groups have a cadet program, (ages 11 to 14, or so), to train as a junior officer and then make their way right into a second lieutenant. Typically, however, those groups that did this were larger groups. They usually had a drum and fife corps, they also had a medical division, as well as a safety officer too. Other groups make you work your way up, generally, (Private to Corporal, Sergeant to First Sergeant, then to Lieutenant and finally Captain). Not all groups have just these ranks however. Some have sergeant majors and both 1st & 2nd lieutenants. Others even have major and a lt. colonel.

The best thing to do is just check around first, ask various reenactment group commanders about what they allow and don't allow. Sometimes, the baords or councils have to vote on it too. See what you really want to do. Also, if you become an officer, the uniform is generally more expensive, as is the officer's saber and the other whatnots. I spent a total of a little over $3800 on my officer's uniform and sword, and other needed gear. Right now, the way the economy is, you also have to ask yourself whether or not you can afford it as well.

I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor.

(90th General Staff Corps), Capt. Joseph Freas, Commanding Officer.]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:02:23 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6&PID=25#25 Interested in reenacting : Looking for Events http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15&PID=23#23 Author: sophia
Subject: Looking for Events
Posted: Sep 17 2008 at 12:05pm

I'm guessing you've clicked the Reenactments link at the top left of this page?

That's a good place to find reenactments.

Regards
]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:05:59 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15&PID=23#23 Looking for members : Sumter POW Photograph opportunity http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17&PID=21#21 Author: tcampbell711
Subject: Sumter POW Photograph opportunity
Posted: Sep 02 2008 at 9:42pm

I work in the manufacturing industry and I love photography. I took my family down to Andersonville over Labor Day weekend. I grew up in the west and I have always been interested in our countries history. I would like to put a concept photo together using the prison and the cemetary. The only problem is that I do not have any contacts within the renactment groups. This is for personal use on my website and not for publishing purposes. I cannot offer cash payment for participation but I can offer a printed and electronic image to all of those who participate.

Needs:

2 or more Confederate soldiers

5 or more Union soldiers

If you are interested in working with me please let me know. Here is a sample of my work and one of the places I would like to do the shoot.

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:42:11 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17&PID=21#21 Interested in reenacting : Looking for Texas Units http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11&PID=20#20 Author: RacerX
Subject: Looking for Texas Units
Posted: Sep 01 2008 at 5:43pm

i live in south Texas i really want to join a unit but cant find anything can anyone please help me!!]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:43:26 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11&PID=20#20 Interested in reenacting : Looking for Events http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15&PID=18#18 Author: Ron
Subject: Looking for Events
Posted: Aug 09 2008 at 9:04am

Any one have any good advice about where to find future events.

Edited by Ron - Aug 10 2008 at 9:25am]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:04:43 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15&PID=18#18 Interested in reenacting : newbie needing info http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14&PID=17#17 Author: libbybelle
Subject: newbie needing info
Posted: Aug 07 2008 at 7:09pm

Hi,

I am hopefully one day a newbie to civil war reenacting. I have a bit of a situation. I have a fairly decent size of wanting to become reenactors that would like to start our own group. The reason for this is we cannot find any local reenactors in our area. I have read and read every form of literature I can get my hands on but as of right now i just feel as my head is spinning. The problem is we have researched a couple of actual units and so on but cannot find anything that suites the majority of the group. We have a wide variey of gender,age, and physical ability. I need to know if anyone has any suggestions for me ? Am I possibly over looking an easy way of doing this besides joing another unit?Any info would be greatly appreciated. If this matters, at this time the men voted reenacting men from CSA . So I would assume some form of any group from that time period. So far Calvary is out. Thank You!

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:09:22 +0000 http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14&PID=17#17 Looking for members : Company E 148th New York Volunteer Infantry http://www.reenactmenthq.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PID=16#16 Author: sny148
Subject: Company E 148th New York Volunteer Infantry
Posted: Jul 30 2008 at 9:30pm

The 148th New York Volunteer Infantry Reenactment Group is aggressively seeking new members to replenish its ranks from 40+years of parades, battle reenactments and living histories. We are a family friendly organization that strives to portray, as authentically as possible, the life of the northern Civil War soldier. We are primarily looking for those that wish to portray the 148th New York soldier however, persons/families that wish to portray civilians would also be welcomed. Also, any persons wishing to be a musician/drummer would be welcomed.
A brief history of the 148th New York, dubbed the "gallant 148th" that you would be a member of:

Raised in the summer of 1862 as part of President Lincoln's call for an additional 300,000 men to suppress the rebellion, the 148th New York filled its ranks primarily with men from Yates, Seneca, and Ontario counties, the Finger Lakes Region of the great state of New York. Seeing mostly garrison duty in the area of Norfolk,VA during its first year of service, the 148th New York went on to forge an outstanding reputation for gallantry in such actions as Fair Oaks, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Chaffins Farm, Drewry's Bluff, Rice's Station, Burke's Station, and Appomattox Court House. the 148th saw 5 of its members win the Congressional Medal of Honor during its time of service.
We still have many more events slated for the 2008 season. If you are interested in becoming a member or just talking about the Civil War and/or this regiment from Western New York, please contact us today. I hope to have our website up and running by the winter of this year. Until then, please email me at cgavette23@gmail.com

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