Cpl. Curtis with linked horses Minooka 2006

Lexington Rifles

One of the finest dismounted cavalry units in the Midwest.  Always a professional and crack fighting unit. 

S. Ingram--Tintypist

While we preserve military history and life of the 19th century, Steve preserves what is almost the lost art of wet glass plate, ambrotype, and tintype photography.

Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery

One of the premiere artillery units in the Midwest even with three original barrels (two 12-lb Napoleons and one 20-lb Parrott) in their arsenal.  When we need a little excitement, they are always more than willing to let us charge them and try to take their guns. 

8th Illinois Cavalry

As it was during the Great Unpleasentness, we frequently go up against the 8th Illinois.  A fine bunch of boys even if they are Federals.

2nd U.S. Cavalry

Another bunch of fine Federals. 

First Confederate Brigade

The Confederate brigade that promotes accurate historical Civil War reenacting in the Central Midwest.

Michigan Brigade of Cavalry

A home away from home for some of our reenactors that hail from Michigan and a great group of accurate historical cavalry reenactors. 

Suzy Beggin, Shepardess

In an effort to stay warm during winter quarters, Suzy has everything a soldier needs to make the cold easier to bear.  She raises historic breeds of sheep using 19th century farming methods to produce historically accurate wool yarn. 

Blockade Runner                                                                           

Equipment for the reenactor.  Everything one could possibly want or need to build an accurate Civil War impression.

Snellen Saddlery

Now that one has a uniform, boots, and accouterments, one still need to outfit one's horse.  A good saddlery shop and a friend to the members of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, Co. B, David Snellen creates some of the best accurate horse tack in the country.

Bison Saddlery

If one is looking for something a little different to enhance a Civil War Confederate impression or if one is interested in pre-1840's horse equipment, this is the man to see.  Steve will custom-make any historically-accurate tack requested by the client.  Created out of European leather and completely handsewn, these pieces are not just leather goods, but are works of art.

Civil War Soldiers and Sailor System

A helpful research tool to search for regiments and individual soldiers and sailors run by the National Parks Service.

Civil War Preservation Trust

The virtual home of the largest organization with the mission of saving our Civil War battlefields to preserve our history and heritage and honor the sacrifice of the thousands of men and women who gave their lives in the war.