Civil War Reenacting Sites

How To Get Started

History of Civil War Reenacting
Equipment for new recruits
Photos-see what it's like!
Tips for new reenactors
People to Contact When You Want To Join
NCWA-how to join CA. group
Regimental Contacts

Equipment

Fall Creek Suttlery , Civil War Reenacting Equipment and Uniforms Sutler,
Basic Gear for the Reenactor
C & D Jarnagin Company
Fantasies apparel
Mercury Supply sutler
Sutlers and Suppliers of Civil War Goods
Sutlers: selling reproductions
vendors: relics, antiques, artifacts
The Well Dressed Wench - Civil War/Colonial Era

Mailing Lists/Forums/Links

The Civil War Reenactors Home Page
General resources/supported websites
Civil War Reenactor's Forum
Civil War Reenactors Mailing List FAQ
email discussion group
Mailing list/newsletters
Links to recipes, units, sutlers, etc.
Recipes--including hardtack!

Upcoming Events/calendar

Calendar, 1999 events (Gettysburg)
Calendar-Calif. reenactments ACWA
Reenactment calendars

Books/Tapes: background material

U. of Virginia bks. online (for background)
Online magazine for reenactors
Camp Chase Gazette-- Reenacting newspaper
North & South magazine
CIVIL WAR TIMES online magazine
Best seller: Confederates in the Attic
Blue & Gray online magazine
Books and tapes to purchase
Hagan & Hagan book for reenactors

Skills/Expertise/Correct Impressions

Proper layout of your tent
Drill Tips by Bob Sullivan
How to clean your historic rifle
Hooking your sword
Authentic appearances
Actual photos to study

Roles to Play

Reenact as a civilian, not soldier
Civilian Impressions
Fifers/drummers-musical reenactors
Civil War Navy Reenactors
School of the Sick Soldier
Civil War Surgeons
Women's roles/authentic reenacting

Links to historical poetry, music

Magazines/Poetry/Music/Letters
Archive links: music, poetry, photos
Poetry and Music of the War Between the States