Become a member
The most powerful way to contribute to our cause is to become a member. Our members are unpaid volunteer historians and educators who invest considerable amounts of time, energy, and money to prepare for, travel to, and participate in community events that preserve the history of the American Civil War. The contributions of our members will always be the backbone of our success.
Prospective members are urged to inquire with Spencer Annabel and Alan Weaver.
Please email any questions and/or completed applications to [email protected].
Please email any questions and/or completed applications to [email protected].
Eligibility
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DuesIndividual: $40.00
Family: $50.00 Student: $10.00 |
Responsibilities
- Attend our annual pre-season drill weekend (TBD, typically in the Spring)
- Attend frequent equipment maintenance work parties (typically held at the Annabel Farm in Canisteo, NY)
- Help prepare and participate in the annual Lain's Mill schooldays and re-enactment event in Canisteo, NY
- Attend 2 organizational unit meetings each year
- Participate in re-enactments and living history events throughout the season
- Within one year of joining the unit, all new members are expected to have purchased the following re-enacting equipment (at minimum): a kepi or forage cap, artillery shell jacket, trousers and brogans or boots. Annabel's provides loaner equipment to new members during their first season.
Benefits
- Belonging to an organization of quality Civil War re-enactors.
- Belonging to a friendly down to earth group of family oriented folks.
- Opportunities to portray both sides of the Civil War.
- Opportunities to participate in living history events at the Gettysburg National Battlefield Park.
- Opportunities to participate in living history events on the George Spangler farm, site of the 11th Corps union field hospital during the battle of Gettysburg.
- Spending weekends attending events with a dynamic group of interesting folks who share a passion for preserving our nation's pivotal history.