Reenacting.

[54th Virginia Reb]

Where would I go to start reenacting? I live in Northern Wisconsin and travel the whole state probably five times a year.

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

What type of service to you wish to prtray, ie, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery? Which side do you wish to portray?
Then "Google" (for example) "Confederate Artillery reenacting units wisconsin" and see what pops up.
OR, attend a reenactment and talk with units who are there. Hopefully, most will be friendly and try to help you out!
I am with a Confederate Artillery unit, based in the Quad Cities of Iowa/Illinois. However, we have members from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. A portion of our events may be within your range of travel.
This weekend, we will be in Galesburg, IL and next weekend we will be in Galena, IL. Hope to see you!

 

[54th Virginia Reb]

What type of service to you wish to prtray, ie, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery? Which side do you wish to portray?
Then "Google" (for example) "Confederate Artillery reenacting units wisconsin" and see what pops up.
OR, attend a reenactment and talk with units who are there. Hopefully, most will be friendly and try to help you out!
I am with a Confederate Artillery unit, based in the Quad Cities of Iowa/Illinois. However, we have members from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. A portion of our events may be within your range of travel.
This weekend, we will be in Galesburg, IL and next weekend we will be in Galena, IL. Hope to see you!

Maybe I will stop by Galena next weekend! Retirement has its benefits.

 

[Kathy the history sleuth]

https://www.visitgalena.org/Event/Grants-Home-Front-Reenactment-and-Encampment
Here is a list of events. I plan to be there checking out a hospital group.

 

[captaindrew]

As Albert said the best thing to do is attend an event in your area and talk to the reenactors and find a group that would be a good fit for you. Some groups are hard core and others more laid back. Some are more family friendly while others are more boy's club. All of them usually have some loaner gear so you can give it a try before investing lots of $$ on stuff. Hope you dive in, it's a great hobby.

 

[54th Virginia Reb]

As Albert said the best thing to do is attend an event in your area and talk to the reenactors and find a group that would be a good fit for you. Some groups are hard core and others more laid back. Some are more family friendly while others are more boy's club. All of them usually have some loaner gear so you can give it a try before investing lots of $$ on stuff. Hope you dive in, it's a great hobby.

Last night I sent an email to the founders of the Co. G, 7th Wisconsin Infantry reenacting group last night, hoping I'm allowed to participate!!

 

[captaindrew]

Last night I sent an email to the founders of the Co. G, 7th Wisconsin Infantry reenacting group last night, hoping I'm allowed to participate!!

I'm sure they'll welcome you with open arms. Keep us posted how it goes.

 

[54th Virginia Reb]

I'm sure they'll welcome you with open arms. Keep us posted how it goes.

Sounds good! They replied back and I'm gonna meet the company this weekend!

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

Maybe I will stop by Galena next weekend! Retirement has its benefits.

If you do go to Galena, I'm with Scott's Battery. We'll be camped under the bridge. Stop by and say "Hello"!

 

[54th Virginia Reb]

If you do go to Galena, I'm with Scott's Battery. We'll be camped under the bridge. Stop by and say "Hello"!

I'll be their! I'll be sure to stop by. Gives me an opportunity to take my motorcycle for a spin!

 

[Badgercwcollector]

Sounds good! They replied back and I'm gonna meet the company this weekend!

There is also CO. K 2nd Wis. Iron Brigade out of the Madison area . I used to be with them before I aged out lol. I have my Iron Brigade re-enacting items still . If you are looking for items let me know , Greg