Hello!

[dadaken]

Hi my name is Ken and I'm a novice, not only here but to Civil War Re-enacting. I am hoping to join a regiment and make friends. I have long been both a scholar as well as a teacher of Civil War history. And now after many years of both. I'd like to take part in the living history aspect.
I have over time participated in other eras of living history/re-enacting but the Civil War era has always been a passion of mine and I have always returned to it.
One might even say I am called to it by blood as I count two Civil War Generals as my forebearers.
As I stated before, I have taken part in other historical re-enactments. I have portrayed such great historical persons as Henry VIII, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Theodore Roosevelt. As well as smaller rolls but no-lesser persons.
And have at times been active in the theatre. I have authored several papers on various historical persons, events and subjects. And have even published a book on the subject of the innocence of King Richard III. I am currently self re-tired and am caring for my infant daughter Clare, while I pursue my various endevors. I am co-curator of the Peterson Collection of Archeology and Maritine antiquties.
I am currently looking for a regiment to join. I would be interested in joining a
regiment as a surgeon/operator in the Confederate Army. I am well equipted to perform in character and in uniform as well as supplying my own appointments such as surgical, dental instruments and medical equipment. The only piece of equipment I do not now posess is a hospital tent, which I intend to purchase as soon as I have been accepted in to a unit/regiment.
My wife has recently joined me as a a re-enactor. As a daughter of a premire
American historian (modesty prohibits ahem) she is knoledgable in history.
She has experssed a wish to me to portray Dr. Orrianna Moon the well known
Civil War era surgeon and a woman history persaudes us to believe to have been one of only two women to have been commissioned as a Confererate
officer. She is also willing to portray as a nurse in the Civil War era.
Hope someone will contact me with any hints, help or offers. Many thanks
Ken

[william42]

Hey Ken: Glad to have you on the boards. There are quite a few reenactors here on these boards, who could probably help you. They are very accurate in their language, clothing, speech, creating and perfecting their personas etc. I know very little about it but have learned some since I've been reading on this site. Again, welcome. Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Terry

[dawna]

Ken:

A very warm welcome, and I look forward to hearing more from you in future.

Dawna

[rbenne]

Ken

can you be more specific about your geographic location so we may better reccomend a unit

[johan_steele]

Ken, I'll echo Raymonds suggestion. If he can't help you out I'm not certain who can.

There are a lo of good medical units out there. THough to be honest all the ones I know are Union. 4th & 16th US are both top notch for their medical knowledge. In fact last spring I was able to attend one of their seminars and I admit it was quite informative.

As to equipage... remember that many of the CS surgeons traveled almost as light as their Infantry comrades. A Hospital tent may not be needed, I might suggest a simple wall w/ a fly or make yourself a portable brush arbor instead of a fly.

Good Luck Take a look at the re-enactor forum mayhaps you'll find some useful info.

[scone]

Welcome to the board as I look forward to chating with you..

Steven

[dadaken]

I thank you all so very much and look forward to our virtual meetings. And please forgive me for any compu-technical errors, I am still new to the
modern virtual world. I spent most of my time in dusty old libraries with my nose in a stack of books. It was not until I met my wife and she introduced me to the wonders of cyberspace, that I became more at ease at the computer. I currently reside in Laurel Maryland but am moving to McClean Virginia in 4-6 months. I would be interested in any unit near to my future home.

[max]

Ken welcome to the group hope you enjoy your time with us

Max

[hoosier]

Welcome, dadaken. I'm not a reenactor myself, but there are a number of folks here who are.

Hope you enjoy it here.

Ken,

Welcome to CWT. I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I have.

YMOS
tommy