March

historyladies — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 23:29:03 +0000

The Reenacting Weekender is your source to find all events relating to all historic reenacting and living history. Each month there will be a list of events happening the following month. If you’re interested in posting information on an event you’re hosting or planning please email us the following information (event title, date, location and link to website/contact info). All event request(s) should be sent to wereenact@gmail.com.

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March 4 – 5

Boston Massacre Reenactment
American Revolution
Boston, MA

Festival Medieval & Feria de la Cerveza
Medieval
Toluca, Mexico City, Mexico

Gulf Wars
Medieval – Renaissance
Lumberton, Mississippi

Remember the Alamo
Texas Revolution
San Antonio, TX

River Blast
American Civil War
Columbus, GA

The Battle of Natural Bridge
American Civil War
Tallahassee, FL

Vista Civil War Reenactment
American Civil War
Vista, CA

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March 11 – 12

Andersonville Living History
American Civil War
Andersonville, GA

Fort Cooper Days
Second Seminole War
Inverness, FL

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March 18 – 19

Battle of Guilford Court House
American Revolution
Greensboro, NC

Civil War in the SouthWest
American Civil War
Picacho Peak State Park, AZ

Kalamazoo Living History Show
Living History
Kalamazoo MI

Military Through The Ages
Living History
Jamestown Settlement, VA

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March 24 – 26

Battle at Narcoossee Mill
American Civil War
St. Cloud, FL

Maryland Day
Living History
Throughout Maryland

Siege of Bridgeport
American Civil War
Bridgeport, AL

Siege of Port Hudson
American Civil War
Port Hudson, LA

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CONTINUED ALL MONTH

Garrison Days
American Civil War
Fernandina Beach, FL

If you can’t find it here, you maybe able to find what you’re looking for here…
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New Year!!!

reenactorsgazette — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:28:10 +0000

It’s been a long time since we’ve posted anything on this blog. So what has been updated since 2013? So far all the links have been update or deleted. Sadly we no longer have a youtube channel or twitter account. But the Facebook account remains to be updated in a weekly bases, thanks to friends and fans.

Since 2013 we’ve traveled to many reenacting/living history events…. This year we hope to setup some sort of photo gallery for all the photographs we’ve taken. But while that is being processed take a look at our reviews of events that took place between 2013-2016.

Williamsburg Grand Illumination
December 1 -3, 2016
Best time to look at all the decorations that Williamsburg puts up for the Christmas season. This year it wasn’t as cold as Decembers past.

Women in Civil War: Mentoring Weekend
June 10 -12, 2016
A chance for women who interpreted American Civil War to meet women who are interested in joining the hobby. Learn where to get your costume, the different types of groups to join and other information that are helpful to new recruits.

150th Battle of New Market
May 19, 2014
One of the only battle reenactments I’ve been to that took place right on the battlefield. This is New Market’s annual reenactment that helps support the battlefield. It was one of my favorites to attend.

Fort Frederick, 18th Century Market
April 29, 2014
Since then I’ve gone to this event every year.. It is a great place to find cooking & camping equipment. Also you can find used clothing if you’re just joining a unit especially children’s clothing. It happens every year, this entry gives you help advice on what to expect, if you’ve never gone to this event. Also helpful tips to get great deals.

We’ve attended more than these four events and it appears we have more events to review. Look to our Capturing History blog for updated event reviews.

President’s Day

historyladies — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:56:18 +0000

There are a few Presidents who were born in the Month of February; but Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12th) & George Washington (Feb. 22nd) seemed to be the most popular of the presidents who were born in this month. You would figure there would be some sort of parade, living history event or something remembering these two great presidents.

There are plenty of events that celebrate George Washington’s Birthday, but not a whole lot to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s. I guess they figure there is a lot of celebrating in the month of November for Mr. Lincoln, when his great Gettysburg Address is remembered. But when it comes to his birthday, not a whole lot.

Events:

Visit George Washington Birthplace
1732 Popes Creek Road | Colonial Beach, VA 22443 | Phone: (804) 224-1732 x227
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Visit Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway | Mount Vernon, VA 22121 | Phone: 703-780-2000
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George Washington Birthday Parade | Alexandria, VA
https://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/events/george-washington-birthday/
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George Washington’s Birthnight Banquet & Ball
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum | Alexandria, VA | http://www.gadsbystavern.org/
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Revolutionary War Reenactment
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site | Alexandria, VA | https://www.alexandriava.gov/FortWard

December Events

historyladies — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:42:55 +0000

December maybe the last month of the year, but it does not mean that the reenacting season does not end with a bang. In fact going to living history events and historical locations in the month of December is the best time because you do not know what to expect (illumination, hand crafted gifts & more.)

Events are listed in ABC order not when they occur in the month of December.
Please check event website for more information on when it will be take place.

Antietam Memorial Illumination	Sharpsburg, MD
Battle of Bejar	San Antonio, TX
Battle for Fort McAllister	Richmond Hill , GA
Battle of Fredericksburg Living History	Fredericksburg, VA
Battle of Great Bridge	Chesapeake City, VA
Battle of Iron Works Hill	Mt. Holly, NJ
Battle of Prairie Grove	Prairie Grove, AR
Battle of Trenton	Trenton,NJ
Christmastide 1816	Louisville, KY
Christmas Crossing: Washingtons Crossing	Washington Crossing, PA
Civil War Christmas in Camp	Alexandria, VA
Ole-Time Christmas	Troy, AL
Patriots’ Week	Trenton,NJ
Victorian Christmas	Waldorf, MD

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November Events

historyladies — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:46:21 +0000

In the Mid-Atlantic area of the United States, November brings colder temperatures and the leaves on the trees have begun to fall. It also starts the Holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving. There are also reenactments and living history events that bring family and friends together.

Alabama Frontier Days	Wetumpka, AL
Battle of Fort Branch	Fort Branch, NC
Battle of Honey Springs	Honey Springs, OK
Battle of Irwinville Living History and Skirmish	Irwinville, GA
Battle of Secessionville	Mt. Pleasant, SC
Beatrice Pioneer Days	Beatrice, AL
Blue and Gray Days	Franklin, TN
Civil War Weekend	Washington, AR
Gettysburg Remembrance Day	Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg Remembrance Ball	Gettysburg, PA
Grand Illumination	Corinth, MS
Guyandotte Civil War Days	Huntington, WV
Militia Muster	Edgewater, MD
Muster on the Wabash	Vincennes, IN
Patriots Day at Brandywine Battlefield	Chadds Ford, PA
Reenactor’s Market	Ryton-on-Dunsmore
The Blue and the Gray	Moorpark, CA
The Civil War Weekend	Hempstead, Texas
The Debatable Land Autumn Encampment	Darien, GA

If you can’t find it here, you maybe able to find what you’re looking for here…
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2014 Schedule

historyladies — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:30:24 +0000

Thank you to all our facebook fans for letting us know what you are looking forward to in 2014. This is just the beginning of the list and we are ready to add more events as the year unfolds. Between our website, blog and what our facebook fans have posted the following attachment, which lists all upcoming events. Many of the events we are aware of have yet to update their website, so their will be more events attached to this list in the coming months. If you know of any other events happening in year area, please do not hesitate to post a comment here, sends us a facebook message or e-mail us => wereenact@gmail.com. Please include the date, location, name of event and a link to the event’s website. If an event does not have a website we will not post it onto the list.

2014 Reenacting Schedule

For your enjoyment, provided below list all the 150th American Civil War events happening this coming new year. If you would like to view all American Civil War related events please visit => Civil War Traveler <= for a complete list of events.

January 18 & 19 – – Brooksville Raid || FL, USA || http://brooksvilleraidreenactment.com/

February 15 & 16 – – Battle of Olustee || FL, USA || http://battleofolustee.org/index.html

February 22 & 23 – – Battle of Okolona || MS, USA || http://www.battleofokolona.com/

April 5 & 6 – – Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain || VA, USA || http://battleofcloydsmtn.org/

April 11 & 12 – – Battle of Praire De’Ann || AR, USA || http://prairiedane150.weebly.com/

April 25 – 27 – – Bermuda Hundred || VA, USA || http://visitchesterfieldva.com/bh150/

April 26 & 27 – – The Battle of Plattsburg || MO, USA || http://plattsburg150.webstarts.com/

May 1 – 4 – – Battle of Wilderness || VA, USA || http://150spotsylvania.com/

May 17 & 18 – – Battle of New Market || VA, USA || http://www2.vmi.edu/museum/nm/index.html

May 17 & 18 – – Battle of Resaca || GA, USA || http://www.georgiadivision.org/

June 13 – 15 – – Battles of Brice’s Crossroads & Tupelo || MS, USA || http://www.finalstands.com/

June 21 & 22 – – The Battle of Staunton River Bridge || VA, US || http://www.stauntonriverbattlefield.org/reenact2014.pdf

August 16 & 17 – – Battles of Saltville || VA, USA || http://battlesofsaltville.com/about/

September 6 & 7 – – Battle of Tunnel Hill || GA, USA || http://www.tunnelhillheritagecenter.com/

September 10 – 14 – – Thunder in the Valley || VA, USA || http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com/

September 18 – 22 – – St. Alban’s Raid ||VT, USA || http://www.stalbansraid.com/

September 19 – 21 – – Atlanta Campaign|| GA, USA || http://www.atlantacampaign.com/

September 27 & 28 – – Pilot Knob || MO, USA || http://www.battleofpilotknob.org/reenactment.html

September 27 & 28 – – Battle of New Market Heights || VA, USA || http://civilwarhenrico.com/

October 24 – 26 – – Battle of Westport || MO, USA || http://battleofwestport150.org/

November 15 & 16 – – Battle of Franklin || TN, USA || http://www.franklintn.gov/index.aspx?page=966

Who’s On Facebook: Reenacting Groups

historyladies — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:15:03 +0000

Did you know that you can find reenacting groups on facebook? Many reenacting/living history groups and organizations have social media accounts like facebook because they are free and you can connect with possible members. It is one of the fastest ways to connect with members and the public.

Provided below is a list of all the groups and organizations found on facebook. This list will continue to grow as more groups are found. If you’re looking to join a group who does not have a facebook account please visit “http://www.wereenact.net/” to find out more… This list has been updated!!

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Ancient – Medieval
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Das Geld Fähnlein – Connecticut, USA
https://www.facebook.com/landsknechtguild?fref=pb

La Belle Compagnie – VA, MD & PA, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Belle-Compagnie/187757914577857?fref=pb

Lord Grey’s Retinue – VA, MD & PA, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lord-Greys-Retinue/164566763562292

Scara Karoli (Charlemagne’s Army) – Maryland, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scara-Karoli-Charlemagnes-Army/188963277827931?fref=pb

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Colonial – French & Indian War
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1st Newmarket Colonial Militia (Reenactors) – Northeast, USA & Canada
https://www.facebook.com/1stnewmarketcolonialmilitia?fref=pb

Compagnie LeBoeuf- Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.facebook.com/CompagnieLeBoeuf?fref=pb

Oldton’s Company of Baltemore Rangers – Maryland, USA
https://www.facebook.com/OldtonsCompany?fref=pb

Virginia Regiment – mid-Atlantic region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaRegiment?fref=pb

Weiser 1st Battalion Pennsylvania Regiment (Busse’s Company) – Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.facebook.com/Weiser1stBattalionPennsylvaniaRegiment?fref=pb

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American Revolutionary War
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1st Continental Artillery Regiment – New Jersey to Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/ContinentalArtillery?fref=pb

The 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line – Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/1varegiment?fref=pb

2nd South Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line – Virginia to Carolina(s), USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/2nd-South-Carolina-Regiment-of-the-Continental-Line/229083948401?fref=pb

2d Virginia Regiment – Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/SecondVirginia?fref=pb

4th Middlesex/85eme Regiment Saintonge – Massachusetts, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/4th-Middlesex85eme-Regiment-Saintonge/117508261605396?fref=pb

The 5th New York Regiment – New York, USA
https://www.facebook.com/5thNY?fref=pb

13ème Regiment de Bourbonnais – New England region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/13ème-Regiment-de-Bourbonnais/146334508798719

17th Light Dragoons in North America – Maryland, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/17th-Light-Dragoons-in-North-America/232800010089134?fref=pb

The 33rd Regiment of Foot, Inc. – Southern California, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-33rd-Regiment-of-Foot-Inc/192258924132927?fref=pb

71st Regiment of Foot – Frasers Highlanders – North Carolina, USA
https://www.facebook.com/71stregiment?fref=pb

Department of the Geographer to the Army, 1777-1783 – Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/ArmyGeographer?fref=pb

HM 40th Foot / 2nd Battalion LI – “Bloodhounds” – Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/HM-40th-Foot-2nd-Battalion-LI-Bloodhounds/188461437850483?fref=pb

His Majesty’s Marines / Maryland State Marines – mid-Atlantic region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/HisMajestysMarines?fref=pb

His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot – Massachusetts, USA
https://www.facebook.com/HisMajestys10thRegimentOfFoot?fref=pb

King’s Rangers – New England, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kings-Rangers/193933210653358

McAlpin’s Corp – New York, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/McAlpins-Corp/120946357935784?fref=pb

Musgrove Mill Militia & Co. – South Carolina, USA
https://www.facebook.com/musgrovemillmilitiaco?fref=pb

Queen’s Own Loyal Virginia Regiment – Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Queens-Own-Loyal-Virginia-Regiment-James-City-County-Militia-Detachment/255891680661?fref=pb

“The King’s Own” 4th Regiment of Foot. Light Company. – Massachusetts, USA
https://www.facebook.com/KingsOwnRegiment/info#!/KingsOwnRegiment

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Napoleonic – 1812 War
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12th (Prince of Wales) Light Dragoons – ???
https://www.facebook.com/pages/12th-Prince-of-Wales-Light-Dragoons/110957475627303?fref=pb

The 15th Light Dragoons (Hussars) XVLD – United Kingdom
https://www.facebook.com/15THLIGHTDRAGOONS?fref=pb

16th Queens’ Light Dragoons – United Kingdom
https://www.facebook.com/pages/16th-Queens-Light-Dragoons/44956815148?fref=pb

93rd Sutherland Highland Regiment Living History Association – USA
https://www.facebook.com/93rdhighlanders?fref=pb

Hampshire Regency Dancers – Winchester, England, UK
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hampshire-Regency-Dancers/207116442636445?fref=pb

JASNA Southeastern VA Region – Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/JASNASoutheasternVa?fref=pb

Regency Society of Virginia – Virginia, USA
https://www.facebook.com/varegency?fref=pb

Ship’s Company Chanteymen – Maryland, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ships-Company-Chanteymen/69814067368

Sutherland Highlanders – California, USA
https://www.facebook.com/sutherlandhighlanders

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American Civil War
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1st Legion, Provisional Army of the Confederate States – Mid-Atlantic region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Legion-Provisional-Army-of-the-Confederate-States/202849729740915?fref=pb

4th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment – Alabama, USA
https://www.facebook.com/4thtennesseecavalry?fref=pb

15th Kentucky Vol. Inf. US – ???
https://www.facebook.com/pages/15th-Kentucky-Vol-Inf-US/134870184308?fref=pb

20th Maine Regiment – ???
https://www.facebook.com/20thMaine?fref=pb

20th Maine Volunter Infantry Company F – Northwest region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/20th-Maine-Volunter-Infantry-Company-F/216085471782066?fref=pb

114th PA Vols – Collis’ Zouaves – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/114th-PA-Vols-Collis-Zouaves/267777081909?fref=pb

ACWS American Civil War Society – California, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ACWS-American-Civil-War-Society/381843936310?fref=pb

Chesapeake Signal Detachment – Mid-Atlantic region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chesapeake-Signal-Detachment/124741537612681?fref=pb

HEDGESVILLE BLUES – ???
https://www.facebook.com/pages/HEDGESVILLE-BLUES/126616716904?fref=pb

The Reenactors Group – Information
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Reenactors-Group/156693844421933?fref=pb

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World War I & II
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Co. K 179th Infantry 45th Division Reenactors – Southwest region, USA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Co-K-179th-Infantry-45th-Division-Reenactors/130184533666756?fref=pb

Italica Virtus – Rievocazione Storica Regio Esercito Italiano – Italy
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Italica-Virtus-Rievocazione-Storica-Regio-Esercito-Italiano/481641728528766?fref=pb

Reenacting Weekender

Lit Ladies — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:10:39 +0000

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Events Not to miss in 2013

historyladies — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:35:57 +0000

Last year you might have missed the anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh, Antietam or Fredericksburg and think it is too late to participate, volunteer or take part in remembering a particular battle or time in history. It is never too late to get into living history or reenacting. Just incase you are unsure provided below are some of 2013 highlights.

Military History Festival – – Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois
February 3 – 5, 2013

Wise’s Attacks on Williamsburg (150th) – – Newport News, VA
April 13 & 14, 2013

Battle of Chancellorsville (150th) – – Spotsylvania, VA
May 3 – 5, 2012

The Raid At Martin’s Station – – Wilderness Road State Park
May 2013

Battle of Gettysburg (150th) – – Gettysburg, PA
June 27 – 30, 2013

Battle of Monmouth – – New Jersey
June 2013

Gettysburg Annual Battle Reenactmen t (150th) – – Gettysburg, PA
July 4 – 7, 2013

Battle of Chickamaug a (150th) – – Chickamauga, GA
September 19 – 22, 2013

D Day recalled by Veterans

reenactorsgazette — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:12:01 +0000

Though D-Day was 67 years ago today, World War II veterans Tracy Sugarman and Walter Blum remember the historic events of that day like it was yesterday. Sugarman was an ensign in U.S. Naval Reserve. His unit’s mission on the day allied forces invaded Normandy, France was to transport men, supplies and vehicles to the invasion beaches.

He remembers that everyone was seasick as they circled to land on the beach. He told CBS News, “We started to get closer and see what was happening, and there were boats, they were blown up, and there were bodies in the water and it was very noisy and you could smell cordite and it was chaos – it was just chaos.”

Blum was just 18 years old on D-Day. He was an Army private in the 1st Engineering Brigade. His unit invaded Utah Beach on June 6, 1944. His role was to deactivate mines and pave the way for American forces to move in… read on!

via: cbsnews.com