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Revolutionary War
This category covers the period of conflict from 1774 to 1783. It includes civilian reenactors, provided that a relationship to the War for Independence other than time frame is established. These impressionists may be representative of any country involved in the original conflict, so long as they strive for authenticity. Also found here are directories and information on getting started.
Sites devoted to military units are urged to submit to the relevant subcategory. These include fife and drum corps, militias, Army, Navy or Marine-type military units.
Sites in Revolutionary War
The Illinois Regiment of Virginia
See pictures of re-enactments, timeline, history of all 4 companies, contacts for military camp and field life of soldiers of Virginia State Line during the Revolution.
The Brigade of the American Revolution
Links and contacts, history, images, for organization of member units dedicated to recreating the life and times of the soldiers of all armies involved, 1775-1783.
Northwest Territory Alliance
Find clothing patterns, discussion board, spy history. Reeanctment organization located in U.S. Midwest. Non-profit, educational, studying and recreating the culture, lifestyle, and arts.
Riley's Farm of Oak Glen, California
Riley's Farm is a working Southern California apple orchard and living history farm. Arrange a field trip, or read about Colonial Christmas.
The Burning of the Valleys Military Association
An organization representing Colonial, native, loyalist, militia, British regulars, and citizens of Hudson, Schoharie, Cherry, and Mohawk Valleys of New York State. Find schedule, mission, and contact info.
Drums Along The Mohawk
New York frontier, 1775-1783. Survey of the patriot and loyalist New Yorkers, their homes, re-enactor events in the valley. Read about what life was like in those times.
Fort Griswold
Describes burning of New London, Battle of Groton Heights, privateers, Conn. historic attractions and calendar, American vs. British version of Battle at Fort Griswold aftermath.
Colonial Detroit
Information about native allies, events and images of Detroit, 1760- 1785.
Rev Mailing List and Message Archive
A large active community of living historians, re-enactors, researchers, writers, genealogists, and other persons interested in Colonial America.
Governor Jefferson's Thanksgiving Festival, Charlottesville Virginia
How to meet patriot impressionists Thomas Jefferson, G. Washington, Patrick Henry, Daniel Boone, and local heroes Jack Jouett and Dr. George Gilmer.
Butler's Rangers
Histories of 10 Ranger companies commanded by John Butler, and served in North America 1777 until 1784. Membership information, colours, weapons and uniforms, biographies.
Delaware Regiment Light Company
Brief history, images, and contact information for one of few Brigade units to meet outside of the original thirteen colonies. Headquartered in Southern California.
The Forces of Generals Montcalm and Wolfe
100 images of reenactments, membership instructions, schedule of primarily Midwest, U.S. historians dedicated to interpreting colonial America.
Old Fort Harrod Kentucky State Park
Directions, history, events and information about costumed craftspeople performing tasks of weaving, basketry, woodworking, broom-making, blacksmithing at the fort.
The British Brigade
Events, musket drill, contacts for organization of re-enactors honouring memories of British and American men serving their country during the War of Independence.
A British Flag Flies Over South Carolina
Fort Dorchester, S.C. and Fort Loudon, TN., Independence company spend much time sharing 18th century infantry or tradeperson living history. Links, photo, events, map.
Fort Mose Free African Settlement
Find detailed history, images in historical reference to this free community in Spanish Florida since 1738.
Pulaski's Independent Legion
Images, history, uniforms and research of NYC and PA. group dedicated to honoring the memory of Brigadier General Count Pulaski and his forces.
Old Fort Niagara
Find archaeology facts, events, history of the fort, minutes from the Falls. Site of battles, sieges, trading and conquest. Preserved as it stood in the 1700's.
Lauzun's Legion
See detailed history, photos, schedule of the original Foreign Legion, a War for Independence group dedicated to education about the French contributions.
Ethan Allen Days
Revolutionary re-enactment held every Fathers Day weekend on the historic Ethan Allen Highway in Sunderland, Vermont. Includes music, food, period crafts and demonstrations.
Col. Knox's Artillery Regiment, Inc.
Non-profit organization that participate in battle demonstrations at historic sites. History, membership information, and events schedule.
Road to Monmouth Heritage Campaign 2003
Event will recreate the British Army's retreat across the state of New Jersey in the summer of 1778. Two week event will move across the state, tracing the routes the two armies took. Map, calendar, history of the event, related links, and contact information.
Shelby's Volunteers Re-enactment Group
History of Fincastle Company and the Shelby brothers, pictures of 18th century life recreated by the group, and calendar.
The Georgia Refugees
Group recreates the experiences of the people in the ceded lands of revolutionary Georgia. History, schedule of events, current projects, FAQ, and related links.
Royal Deuxponts
An organization portraying the life and times of the common soldier of the War for Independence. Detailed uniform description, drill, flag history.
Fort Boonesborough Kentucky State Park
Info, directions to Park, fort named after Daniel Boone and site of 1778 siege. Pioneers craft wares on 18th-century tools.
The Boston Massacre Files
Includes resource directory on the event, includings pictures, documents, location, trial, participants, and timeline. |
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