Is It OK To........

Historicaly Correct · #1 02-27-2007, 01:54 PM

Just wondering? Do any of you fine reenactors belong to mare than one unit? I am wanting to join another unit that will allow me to do more reenactments and living history senerios. Being still so new to the hobbie I didnt want to offend or upset the ordanance wagon...
HC

Rad2duhbone53 · #2 02-27-2007, 04:21 PM

I'm curious about this..........is it correct (I hate that word) to be in two separate reenacting groups? Wouldn't this constitute a "conflict of interest?" I know of reenacting groups that portray both Union and Confederate regiments but to belong to two separate groups? Is this like walking on egg shells?

Historicaly Correct · #3 02-27-2007, 05:17 PM

I belong to a CSA artillery unit and wanting to join another CSA artillery unit at the same time. The units are do reenactments in two different directions from where I live. One more to the north the other more to the southeast. Due to the cost of travel and expenses (whole family) I was looking for the most that I can do on my budget. I just dont want to upset the ordanance wagon and be doing the wrong thing. Any advice is welcome.
HC

johan_steele · #4 02-27-2007, 05:41 PM

Talk to the leadership; explain your reasons and i would think there would be no issues.

rock city guard · #5 02-27-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by johan_steele

Talk to the leadership; explain your reasons and i would think there would be no issues.

I agree with shane, This is probably the simplest answer to give.

samgrant · #6 02-27-2007, 08:55 PM

Absolutely acceptable, especially if you are a spy.

blue_zouave · #7 02-27-2007, 10:42 PM

HC, out here in the Golden West, we have something called "reciprocity," which means that members of various groups play together without having to join every group. Of course, our groups are more far flung... one in Washington, one in Oregon, two in Nevada, you get the idea.

The prevailing advice is the best. Talk to the leaders of each group. I suspect everyone will be more than glad to have you.

Zou

Birddog · #8 03-12-2007, 08:52 PM

Personally I belong to a Confederate Infantry Unit and a Confederate Artillary Unit. I also have a standing invitation to fall in with the local Federal Infantry Unit, sometimes at the same events my CS Infantry Unit attends.

The CS units are about 600 miles apart and attend far different events, so there are few conflicts that way.

I've never had a problem, but my home Unit has always had a policy that you can do what you want where and when you want.

Talk to the two Units and see if there is a problem, if one Unit is against it then I would have to look at them more closely.

Good luck,

Wayne

5th Texas · #9 07-06-2008, 11:51 PM

Well, I belong to the 5th Texas infantry, but I also belong to the 2nd Hamilton Guards. However, many of our members are associated with a union regiment. The two units go to events together, so there is more of a turn-up from the reenactors, and more opportunities to go to events. Also, if more union/Confederate troops are needed, people can switch sides without too much trouble.

ole · #10 07-07-2008, 12:45 AM

And that, 5th, is where it ought to be. Who was on what side for what reason ought to take a back seat to celebrating and reenacting the men who participated -- from whatever side. Wish I were young enough to join y'all. I'd wear gray as quick as I'd wear blue. Don't matter that much. The whole thing is all about experiencing.

ole