First reenactment

[Union_Buff]

Hey all

This is another thread for the CWT reenactors. When you attended your first reenactment, were you nervous that you would stuff something up, get an order wrong, etc, etc? This basically for my own knowledge, so I know what to expect when I attend my first reenactment in a few years.

[Oxkern]

When you attended your first reenactment, were you nervous that you would stuff something up, get an order wrong, etc, etc?

The short answer is yes.

But I found that everyone was willing to help, and would happily answer any questions or volunteer advice themselves. Of course, I've later learnt that even experienced members get things wrong too.


Just approach your first day with an eagerness to learn and you'll enjoy yourself.

[Union_Buff]

The short answer is yes.

But I found that everyone was willing to help, and would happily answer any questions or volunteer advice themselves. Of course, I've later learnt that even experienced members get things wrong too.


Just approach your first day with an eagerness to learn and you'll enjoy yourself.

Thanks Ox

I'm just worried that spectators might think I'm talking BS when I tell them about the New Zealanders who fought in the American Civil War.

[Buffalo-Guard]

Was not nervious but started with a ****. YUCK. Carhardts, Zippers, Dingo boots, etc...well you get the picture.

As I grew I tried to teach him the real history but he was an IDIOT. He was an officer and wanted me out of the unit when spectators came to me to ask questions and would not talk to him.

John

[RebelCaptainDave]

In my years in this hobby we all make mistakes, but that was how it was even back then. The armies were trained so fast that they really didn't know all the commands and had to follow the more experienced soldiers in their ranks.

So being somewhat auckward is just how it was back in the war.
The audience doesn't have any idea what is right or what is wrong.
Just do your part and it will be just fine, plus have fun!

Captain Dave

[Union_Buff]

In my years in this hobby we all make mistakes, but that was how it was even back then. The armies were trained so fast that they really didn't know all the commands and had to follow the more experienced soldiers in their ranks.

So being somewhat auckward is just how it was back in the war.
The audience doesn't have any idea what is right or what is wrong.
Just do your part and it will be just fine, plus have fun!

Captain Dave

Thanks for that Dave - I'm not feeling as nervous now

[thrashassault]

I never felt nervous when I reenacted. I only reenacted at small events though around Ohio. If I was at some big event I'm sure I would be nervous a little. But I think once things got rolling I would feel comfortable at what was going on.

[AtkinsInfantry]

I was invited by a friend who has been an officer in our unit for about five years and most of our friends in high school were in this unit so the only part I had to get down was the drill but everyone wants you to look your best

[sf46]

If you get with a good unit that is willing to teach, you should have nothing to worry about.

[bushwacker]

I was a little nervous, but like others have said, the other members of my unit were more than helpful.
They helped me with drill, clothes, accoutrements, the works. Now that I am in my second year and I have
the gear that I need, I am in a position to help new members. I see it as paying it foward to those that helped me.