How do I find a local Reenactment group?

Rube Burrows · January 20, 2010, 04:20:49 PM

Sorry if its been brought up here before. I am interested in possibly getting into the reenacting scene. I have tried a google search for local clubs but could not find one. Is there an easier way?

I am in the Pearl River, Louisiana area.

Thanks,

Rube

Major 2 · January 20, 2010, 04:39:41 PM

Assuming War between The States $:-\$

Louisiana
1st Battalion Louisiana Zouaves
1st Louisiana Battalion
1st Louisiana Brigade
7th Louisiana Volunteer Infantry
8th Louisiana Co. B
28th Louisiana Infantry, Co. I

1st Special Battalion Louisiana Volunteers
1st Louisiana Brigade
3rd 3rd Louisiana Volunteer Infantry (Trans-Mississippi Rifles)
7th Louisiana Infantry, Company C
7th Louisiana Infantry, Company K
8th Louisiana Infantry
9th Lousiana Infantry
10th Louisiana Infantry
14th Louisiana Sharpshooters

That's just some and just Louisiana

and as close as you are to Mississippi, there are good units there also.

Rube Burrows · January 24, 2010, 10:35:24 AM

Thank you, I will look into those.

US Scout · January 25, 2010, 05:35:57 AM

Also, visit your local reenactments and talk to the units present. Most are always looking for new members, but you want to find a group that fits you.

Pitspitr · January 25, 2010, 05:41:50 AM

The GAF web site has links to several sites that may be of help. also check out pages like reenactor.net

Rube Burrows · January 28, 2010, 11:31:55 AM

Quote from: US Scout on January 25, 2010, 05:35:57 AM
Also, visit your local reenactments and talk to the units present. Most are always looking for new members, but you want to find a group that fits you.

I dont know of any near me. That is why I was hoping there would be a list somewhere or way to find out. I have been looking online with limited results. A few I have tried to contact are no longer websites and such.

Pitspitr · January 28, 2010, 01:14:10 PM

Quote from: Rube Burrows on January 28, 2010, 11:31:55 AM
I dont know of any near me. That is why I was hoping there would be a list somewhere or way to find out. I have been looking online with limited results. A few I have tried to contact are no longer websites and such.

What era are you interested in and where do you live?

S. Quentin Quale, Esq. · January 28, 2010, 03:33:11 PM

If you're looking for a mounted unit you might try the U.S. Cavalry Association (http://www.uscavalry.org/). They maintain a "Re-Enactors Registry" and may be able to help you.

For infantry or artillery I don't have any ready references.

SQQ

Major 2 · January 28, 2010, 04:07:00 PM

When I was doing Mounted Cavalry, we had members from all over Florida, two in Georgia, One in NC and 3 from Ala.
Course we traveled quite a bit doing event as far west as West Texas, and north to Gettysburg, and many events in
Ill., Mo. ,Ark. ,Tenn. Ky, & N&S Carolina.

My point is , find a good unit in the persuasion you perfur ( Union or Confederate or even a unit that galvanizes { does both} )
in the Branch of service you want. Matters not if it's local, if you don't mind travel, the meca of events are elsewhere anyway.

I can stear you towards the Alabama Division, run by Bill Rambo, in any case contact him, he will hook you up with a good group in any branch of service.

Confederate Memorial Park ,
Mr. Bill Rambo, Site Manager Phone: 205-755-1900 ...