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The Old Northwest Volunteers (ONV) is looking for those interested in an accurate overall portrayal to join our ranks.

This coalition of like-minded Civil War reenactors was developed in 2005 out...

Hi Scott,

Thank you for the update. I will make sure to spread word and hope to get my order in soon.

Heck I may be able just to drive by and pick one up.

Tom

Hi Rob,

You are more than welcome and glad this helped to document some things for you.

Tom

Hi Tim,

I am glad this thread got your interest up and you took a visit to the Wisconsin Historical Society, one of my favorite research stops. Tim you are correct in noting the Chandler's Manual...

Hi Ben,

To follow up on the posts, there is not an PDF version of Chandlers currently to my knowledge. If you send me an e-mail, I may be able to make a copy for you.

If interested please send...

Hi Ben,

I would follow what RJ and Ross stated. The Sixth Wisconsin like many of Gibbon's Western Brigade regiments from Wisconsin used Chandler's Tactics - a wonderful 77 page document that is...

Hi gents,

Just an update that we are happy to annoucne a long time comrade Daryl Koehn will be our Eastern US Point of Contact for the Citizens Guard. Daryl currently lives near Waynseboro, PA...

Hi gents,

Just a quick update regarding the campaigner company for the Iron Brigade LH at Gettysburg NMP. We are growing very steady and will have at least our first company 2/3rd's of the way...

Hi Dave and Jeremy,

Jeremy has it right that Andy Roscoe is the one to ask about this as he is the coordinator for the entire Iron Brigade of the West LH hosted by the 24th Michigan. I am merely...

Hi gents,

Just to keep everyone interested in our c/p/h company for this event, I have a few event updates to list.

As for our portrayal during the weekend, we will be portraying Company "A,"...

Bob that is a such fine statement - one of the best on this forum in some time. I will be at Gettysburg next year for an Iron Brigade LH in late July, and that is what we will be doing and am...

Hi Bill,

Actually for this living history, only original .54 caliber Lorenz Rifle Muskets will be allowed for accuracy reasons.

From our event packet:


Rifle-Musket:

Since there is not...

Hi John,

We have all of this information covered in the event packet but just to go over the basics, here is some information that will help.

Basically the Second Wisconsin by 1863 was wearing...

Hi Bill,

Nothing wrong with being picky and thanks for the correction. I did not even realize the typo.

Thank you,

Tom

Gents,

It really boils down to what you want to get out of the hobby. I personally enjoy more detailed orientated events with higher standards for ones kit and attitude of portraying a soldier. ...

Greetings gents,

Back in August of 2000, the Hard Head Mess, 33rd Wisconsin, and other like minded enthusiasts were invited to participate with the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry for an Iron...

Hi gents,

Just so I am clear, I think At High Tide is a fine stepping stone towards better events - not at the height of innovation however. It will be innovating for those whom have never been...

Hi gents,

I would agree with Kevin and Hank on this one that like minded general goals usually reap better overall productivity in a forum and definitely unit goals for interpretation.

Bob as...

Bump just to get the word out for those serious about an accurate portrayal and are an Iron Brigade buff.

Tom

Unit Name: Citizens Guard – Company “A” 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
Location: Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
Impressions: Eastern and Western Federal, Civilian, &...

Darcy,

I would echo Dan's suggestion about the Citizens of the Old Northwest. A real nice group of individuals whom do an excellent job a creating an accurate impression of the men and women of...

Interesting mess name Tim and it has some good ole' swagger to it - it definately can stand on its own:-P . Good luck with your new mess to the Hard Case Boys and looking forward to seeing you at...

Kevin this is so true.

I was in the thick of it as well as Captain leading a c/p/h company comprised of the Hard Heads, the re-created Citizens Guard, and other comrades portraying the 2nd...

If you're interested, the Citizens Guard is a really good c/p/h group that has been around the block for some time. They are in the works of forming another platoon with the Superior Rifles up in...

Hi Tom,

I realize this thread is about numbers but numbers really have never been a huge drive for many of us:-D . That was the point of my post. Your question and the discussion seems an issue...