Getting Started

[farm haven]

Good afternoon Gentlemen! I am looking to get started in the reenactments what would be my best bet to start? any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks for your time.

 

[28thNewYork]

Greetings and welcome from the ladies and gentlemen of the forum and from Atlanta.

 

[kholland]

Welcome from Maryland.

 

[ole]

Where are you and can we assume you want to portray infantry?

 

[Northern Light]

Welcome from Canada!

 

[Grayrock Volunteer]

1) Find a local unit to fall in with before you buy a bunch of gear and decide that the hobby isn't for you.
2) Research the unit's history, or the history of a unit that you would like to re-create.
3) Tailor your impression to what that research says, and not what the guys that have been doing that impression forever wear.
4) Shop used, or learn to sew.

You're going to find out quickly that impression quality varies considerably from unit to unit, so take your time to find a group you like. Authentic vendors are more expensive for some items than your mainstream quality gear, but it is worth the investment, especially if you end up going campaigner after you've already kitted yourself out in subpar gear.

Cheers and Welcome to the Hobby,
Garrett Glover

 

[farm haven]

Im in MS. and yes i would like to be in infantry or artillery . if any of you guys know of a unit in MS. please let me know.thanks

 

[ole]

Im in MS. and yes i would like to be in infantry or artillery . if any of you guys know of a unit in MS. please let me know.thanks

Given a little time, quite a few MS reenactors will be in touch.