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Gary Adams

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 If it has to do with reenacting and is connected with the War of Secession, I can help. I am familiar with uniforms, food, tactics, “Authentic” you name it.

Jason Grabill

U.S.
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  • Total Questions 96
 Civil War Reenacting, how to start, what to buy, how to find a good unit (Union or Confederate), publications and books to read. Also Medical reenacting; same as above.

Jack Pickup Jr.

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 I am currently a reenactor of both the American Civil War and World War II. I have been involved with other reenactments from many periods including Roman and the Middle Ages/Renaissance. I am quite well versed in all aspects of military history from the Ancient Period all the way up to World War II, especially regarding Military Engineering up to the period of the American Civil War. I am also a middle school social studies teacher.

James Bell

U.S.
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returns 12/06/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
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  • Total Questions 193
 I am actively involved in Revolutionary War reenacting (1775-1783). I am currently the Vice President, Quartermaster, Webmaster and Lieutenant in a Pennsylvania Line unit. Living history organizations are one way we can keep the past alive, and instill into our youth what life was like in days long gone. There are several living history organizations out there, from Mideavil Times through World War II. The Civil War and Revolutionary War are two of the most popular. I can answer questions regarding how to get in contact with a living history organization, and what would be involved in getting into the hobby, from the cost of weapons and accoutrements to what you can expect during a weekend event.

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2009-11-16 1st National Flag of the Conferacy:

Very simply, the first National flag of the Confederacy is the "Stars and Bars". This consists of three horizontal stripes of the same breadth: white, between two red. In the upper left hand corner (in

2009-10-19 Muskets:

Rick - You can take a look at Middlesex Village Trading Companie ... http://www.middlesexvillagetrading.com/M1BB.shtml They are selling their's for $595. Of course, I can't vouch for the quality

2009-10-13 WW2 reenactment groups in Mass?:

I checked around (I am in Chicago), and the closest unit any of my people are familiar with is GrossDeutchland. It is one of the largest Panzer divisions in the East, we have served with them before at

2009-09-28 election of 1796:

Al - This has all the makings of a homework question, which I normally don't answer. But, it is an excellent question. Early American elections were decided differently than they are today. We

2009-09-24 Events near Phila PA:

Mickie - I can direct you to my unit's site ... the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment: http://www.EleventhPA.org You can also visit the website for the Continental Line: http://www.ContinentalLine.org

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