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All,
I've taken to carrying my cup inside of my haversack. I put items like coffee and sugar pokes inside the cup and it doesn't take up too much more room.
When I wore my cup on the outside of my...

All,
The term campaigner is relative. If it means having a great impression, being able to move camp at a moment's notice, and be well-versed in drill, material culture and field craft, the National...

Fellows,
Here are some comments that came directly from guys in my home battalion. These are easy and do not place blame on anyone, but might be the ticket to helping some of the problems. I was...

All,
I don't know what direction the hobby will be taking. I do know that the hobby has significantly aged, especially the leadership. Many of the battalion commanders out there are in their mid-50s...

Here's a tibit of stuff that that people don't read...

THE SAFETY RULES!!!

"There will be no hand-to-hand combat except as provided by the scripted scenario. You will be told in advance if you...

Here is what I know:
First, the event is ON!

Scenarios:
Friday night: "Hooker Meets Lee" This will be a reenactor-only Tactical

Saturday: 1:30 PM Jackson's Flank Attack

Sunday Morning:...

It is often surprising when we hear of late-war accounts people adhering to the pomp and circumstance of early-war practices.
The soldiers did evolve in their experiences. However, the United States...

I totally agree with John.
Try to learn as many as you can. I started the hobby as a bugler and used to get frustrated when people didn't know the basic calls.
Making up lyrics does help. However,...

Marc,
I have invited the SS to come participate with the 3rd USV for Pickett's Charge. We will be portraying the 14th CT, who was partially armed with Sharp's Rifles. Their left was anchored of the...

It looks like you'll have the only division at the event.

The First Division has four battalions.
The Second Division is going to the other event. Maybe you'll get a battalion of pick ups.
The...

All,
There's an old story that has circulated over the years about Jackson at Cedar Mountain. Rallying his troops, Jackson reached for his sword that he had not drawn from its scabbard for a long...

The 3rd USV is preparing its portrayals for the BGA Gettysburg.
Any individuals/units who wish to fall in for the event, or even one of the individual scenarios are welcome. We especially welcome...

All,
Fire grates used at living history events have been a pet peeve of mine for years.

The armies used a wide variety of methods and devices for cooking food over the camp fires. I've seen...

All,
There's been a great deal of interest in the reenacting community in acquiring correct English cloth (broadcloth or kersey) for mid-late war Confederate clothing. There has been several vendors...

All,
This is taken from "Under the Red Patch, the Story of the 63rd Pennsylvania." The day was June 24th, 1862 right in front of Richmond, before the Seven Days' Battles.

"On this
day one...

The 3rd Regiment, USV is currently planning its impressions for the 150th Chancellorsville.
For the initial Scenario, we will be portraying one of Syke's Regulars (5th Corps, First Division)....

I had to start reenacting because my family could not stand me talking about the Civil War all the time.
I still need this outlet. I love to attend more history heavy events. It's all about the...

Gents,
This weekend, the United States Volunteers officially voted to make the BGA event our Maximum effort.

The 3rd USV has been working with the Federal command to finalize our impressions for...

I portray an officer quite a lot during the season.
There are several things that reenacting infantry officers (company on up) have adopted that were never necessarily the trappings of infantry...

Folks,
I heard a rumor that Remembrance Day has been changed from the 16th to the 23rd. Can someone out there confirm this???

Scot Buffington

Brad,
It's a great read. The original "guts and glory" traditional unit history was lost in a fire before it went to print. The one printed in 1908 was a collection of anecdotes that was put...

A little over a week past the event and my head is still spinning.
I want to thank everyone for contributing to such a fantastic experience.
The event staff: Mark Herzog, Jerry Lynes, Jim Kirk, and...

Fellows,
For most of reenacting season I portray a private. Sometimes I fill in as as sergeant if my home unit needs it for local events. At the larger events I portray a battalion commander. I've...

All,
First, the GAC is not a reenacting organization, but a corporate one with the goal of having an event simply to attract $$$ to Adams County.
Second, they have put it on for years and have had...

The USV voted to attend the BGA event.
That's about 1/3 of the Federals here in the east. Another 1/3 has committed to do the same. But they will speak for themselves.
I will not go to a GAC event....