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BOOKS ON VERMONT IN THE
CIVIL WAR Original publications and reprints of rare books including Peck's Roster and Benedict's Vermont in the Civil War |
Formed in 1995, the CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HISTORICAL REENACTORS is a non-profit living history organization dedicated to the authentic portrayal of life and people from various time periods. Although most of us concentrate on Vermonters during the American Civil War, members have created military and civilian impressions from the early colonial period, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the antebellum era, both Confederate and Union during the American Civil War, the Spanish American War, World War I and II. We are proud of our history and welcome opportunities to educate the public about our past. In addition, we invite interested and committed individuals to join our organization.
*During the Civil War, Vermont gave more lives in proportion to the number of soldiers and population than any other state in the union. General Sedgewick's order to the Vermont Brigade during the Union Army VI Corps grueling march to Gettysburg in late June of 1863, "Put the Vermonters ahead and keep the column well closed up," best describes the effort and support provided by Vermont during the rebellion. Vermont's participation in the battles of Gettysburg, Wilderness, and Cedar Creek were especially significant.
- from Vermont Soldiers
Recent Events Where Champlain Valley Historic Reenactors Were Found:
GRAVESIDE FLAG DEDICATION ORGANIZED BY WHIT MAXFIELD FOR A VETERAN OF THE 5TH NY
AS COVERED IN THE RUTLAND HERALD
Up coming Events (also check our calendar)
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG - July 2-4
Living History at St. Albans - July 10
*NEW EVENT* organized by Steve Smith and the Magnolia Rifles for more info click here
PLAN OF THE DAY IN St. ALBANS (SCHEDULE)
8am- Arrival and Set-Up
9am- Open to Public
10am- Drill and Maneuver
10:30am- Firing Demonstrations
11:00am- Static Displays (Life as a Civil War Soldier)
12:00n- Lunch
1:00p- Drill and Maneuver
1:30p- Firing Demonstrations
2:00p- Static Displays (Life as a Civil war Soldier)
3:00p- Break Camp
*Static Displays: Meet the reenactors and see various presentations of military equipment and personal items that would have been used by Civil War soldiers. See the difference between the Union and Confederate camps. See how the soldiers prepared their meals and roasted coffee over an open fire. See actual artifacts including various muskets, shells, documents, and other period items.
*Drill and Maneuver: See the reenactors move through the steps and commands of moving units in the field. Learn how and why civil war battles were fought with long lines of opposing forces.
*Firing Demonstrations: Reenactors will show and exhibit firing commands throughout the day as both individuals and as units firing together in simultaneous volleys.