r/Civilwarreenacting

Just getting into reenacting, I finally got the last pieces for the uniform part. Will be getting leathers and other gear from my unit.

First event is tomorrow, wish me luck!

Hi everyone,
I just picked up my first Civil War reenactment uniform at a flea market: a Confederate Artillery Sergeants set made by C&C sutlery.
(I’m planning to remove the Sergeant chevrons to start as a Private)
I’ve been researching Confederate artillery a bit and want to build a realistic ANV Light Artillery impression.

I’d love some feedback from experienced reenactors:

-What do you think about this uniform in terms of period, accuracy and quality?
-What should I add next? I already bought some brogans and a pure cotton undershirt
- Any specific artillery batteries with similar uniforms/worth looking into for inspiration?

Thanks in advance!

Finishing up a batch of these red variant issue shirts for myself and a few others and finally had a chance to get a pic of the assembled kit.

I'm heading to Philippi, WV later this month for the 165th Anniversary of the battle there - first land engagement of the war. I'll be part of one company portraying the 16th Ohio, who hadn't received their issued coats when they engaged the gathering militias at Philippi.

Hey i have my canteen set up at an angle on things to hopefully dry out will this work or am I doing it wrong and should i just have it upside down??

This April, Sherman’s Bastards brought a small slice of the Civil War to life—depicting a Union patrol harried by Southern bushwhackers along the wagon roads of the Missouri Ozarks.

To heighten the experience, organizers kept Federal enlisted in the dark. No one was told it would be an opposed event. When the first shots rang out, the reactions were real—pauses, confusion, and the sudden realization that this was no routine march.

Picket duty was no longer something to endure, but critical to the unit’s survival. Every snapping twig carried the threat of attack. The pines were no longer just scenery—they were cover for an unseen enemy that could strike from any direction at any time.

Camping in an original 19th-century schoolhouse and marching historic wagon roads, this event offered a glimpse into the isolation and tension soldiers faced in this unforgiving region.

If this sounds like your kind of experience, join us for next year’s event. You can follow us on Facebook or Instagram linked below, feel free to message us if interested in trying this out, we usually have loaner gear to spare!

And remember—it’s a good day to be a bastard.

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Getting into reenacting, bought these in Gettysburg today.

Is this the best I can get accuracy wise? Any way to make these look better? Already replaced the synthetic shoestrings with a dark cow hide

Maybe stain the stitching?

Of course wearing the shit out of them will probably be the best way

60th VA after the battle of Cloyds moutain moving towards Lynchburg

Head over to Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen to our newest episode on Arthur MacArthur Jr., the Boy Colonel who earned the Medal of Honor at just 18 years old, had a nearly 50 year career in the Army, and fathered Douglas MacArthur. Just search for “Disunion: A Civil War Podcast” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to find all of our episodes.

After listening, let us know what you think!

Hey there fellas! I am curious, did anyone here hear of-- or participate in the Raymond Confederate Memorial Service? I am curious because I’m looking for photos of the 3rd Washington and their crew during the event. I’m new to re-enacting, this is my second event and I love the community around this hobby! I participated in the 2025 Camp Moore event as well. Id also like to ask for advice, for I am 12 years old and would like to be as much of help as everyone else is in my crew. Thanks from the great state of Mississippi.

3d printed friction primer box insert. I apologize for nothing.