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Re: How many of you are civil war re enactors an other ???


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Posted by Steamboat on November 22, 2015 at 04:53:25 from (67.45.113.241):

In Reply to: How many of you are civil war re enactors an other ??? posted by jocco on November 21, 2015 at 15:19:12:

I reenacted for over 20 years in Virginia 6th Cavalry Co. C. Yes it is an expensive hobby, especially for cavalry. Most importantly you have to have a horse that will tolerate all the excitement of small arms and cannon firing, but will also fall in for close order drill, saber fighting and masses of opposing cavalry charging towards him. Of course you have the expense of correct period uniforms, tack, saddle, musket, pistols, saber, tent, black powder, and other assorted accoutrements. Not to mention a 4wd truck and horse trailer and the time off from your job to spend a 3 day weekend to travel up to 250 miles for a battle that you outfit elects to participate in.
Now having said that, once you do attend a few battles the hobby gets in your blood and after a few days back home, when the smell of campfire smoke and black powder gets out of your hair, you will anxiously look forward to the next engagement. I usually attended at least one a month from April- November. I guarantee you that once you experience excitement and heat of the battle, the camaraderie of sitting by the campfire late at night, swapping stories, perhaps enjoying you favorite adult beverage that you will be hooked.
I regretfully retired from reenacting about 5 years ago due to the break-up of my unit and quite frankly I got too old to nimbly dismount to fight on foot, remount quickly on an over-excited horse while still looking good on the field in front of thousands of spectators.
My advise to you is GO FOT IT, YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. Find a CW reenacting unit fairly near you. Many units will loan you uniform and weapons to get you started.


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