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left out infoJust a heads-up.The BohemianBrigade site has been down for a while.I have re-started it but it is still under construction.I have not been able to contact the original host and manager...

Well,I loosely portray Frank Vizetelly,special artist for the London Illustarted and travel with the Confederates.I imagine that the attire would be similar.I have a wool frock,a summer frock and...

Just recieved a pair of civilian trousers from Andrew,and must say they are simply...art.Am now looking foreward to a vest,he was quite helpful with me on decisions with.Well worth ,in my...

any pipes left?

So,basically what we have here is another hard n fast rule that seems to be niether hard nor fast?

I discovered an interesting "fact".While researchjin fabric and patterns so my niece could sew her dear old uncle a vest ,I was informed that the time of day the vest was worn dictated the button...

yes,that is it,and i appreciate your trouble,but for 10 more i think i will get it new.If i were a soldier,yours would be the choice,for the sake of wear n tear and a good look,but as a civilian?,a...

It was not the shirt that was considered "underwear",but the suspenders,much like stocking garters for women,i imagine.

Oh very helpful!!!I think,no I lnow I want a brown one,for sure!The price is Quite reasonable,but I fear I might have to be a coupla weeks before purchase.Is that ok?

I have been to the organizers and am a registered participant.I was just lookin for opinionins from people that have been to previous events in Fredericksburg,so I could get a feel for what kind of...

Sure there are gonna be more posts form more knowlegable folks than me,but I understand it was also a way to take off your coat without showing your underwear,hehe.In the field,I dont know how lax...

Going to Fredericksburg.and thought in lui of a huge Greatcoat,I might find some where that i could purchase a cape,only.also looking for period correct knit neck wear

Wow,when this was first announced,they were BUILDING pontoons,and everyone was excited.I restistered and was accepted very rapidly.It just seems to me that with this event coming up in just a...

Getting close,and I am getting excited to be attending this event.Anyone going from here,and can anyone speculate on what kind of event this will be,(other than weather,hehe)?

400 pics and i am not in any of them.the only cotton-pickin artist there,sketching the battle,doin my job,narry a pic at all.nice work,but it sure did bring home a lot of ,of,of...inaccuracies,if you...

Not a part of any of the scenarios,but i really enjoyed the mortar firing contest at 150th Antietam.I LOVE Coehorn mortars and could see a really good scenario at any Petersburg...

I have limited experiance.I have been to 5 olustee events and 150th antietam was my first national event,as a participant.So,my comparison level is nil.Believe me,I have plenty of complaints about...

As a "special"artist for the London Illustrated News,I carry a 32 cal.Very small,and conceals well under my frock coat.Its just there,I dont flaunt it.Its non-firing,and only a repro,but it is good...

still avaliable?

ok,i've been a member long enough to be trated like a trustworthy human.my posts still dont show up and i still havent got any "privelages"whatever they might be.whats the story?

OK,here goes.I am a 58 yo gay man impersonating a journalist in the "hobby".I have learned over many years that context is everything.When I first started reading this thread,I was appalled.I was uat...

well,as usual,you gotta go to the historical evidence.lots of photos out there.my bowie was crafted after an actual relic,so i know its authehtic.i studied a lot before i went to dan brock (plowshare...

I finally found a ride and will be there.Hooray! any up-dates,or is this all about Marylandmy Maryland?

thank you.i have looked into that option and the problem is i dont drive.renting a car wouldnt work.it is kind of a logistical nightmare,but if i can find a simple way i'll be there.

Hey guys,new to this forum and really dont know where to put this.I am amember of the Bohemian brigade in florida,looking to hitch a ride to 150th Antietam and willing to share a LARGE part of gas...