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Post by The Major on Feb 19, 2008 10:18:48 GMT -5
Are there any other War of 1812 enthusiasts here?
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Feb 19, 2008 10:44:12 GMT -5
You are our first, I believe; however I hope this means your presence will usher in some more 1812 afficionados. I believe variety is the spice of life; welcome to the RSA, Major.
::polite curtsy::
[edit] Oh, do also feel free to post pictures of the costumes and reenactments... we're all costume addicted here.
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Post by The Major on Feb 19, 2008 11:21:40 GMT -5
Oh, do also feel free to post pictures of the costumes and reenactments... we're all costume addicted here. Dear Allseeing, I will do my best. Perhaps in the next few coming days I'll dig up some photos from this past campaign season and post them. ::return bow:: |
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Post by kathy1815 on Feb 27, 2008 11:09:48 GMT -5
Yes Major I am a War of 1812 enthusiast! I volunteer at the Chalmette Battlefield where the last land battle of the War of 1812 was fought on January 8, 1815.
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Post by The Major on Feb 27, 2008 13:35:45 GMT -5
Yes Major I am a War of 1812 enthusiast! I volunteer at the Chalmette Battlefield where the last land battle of the War of 1812 was fought on January 8, 1815. Dear Kathy, It is good to have some 1812 enthusiasts here. The 1812 period fits in so well with the Regency that it seems to be a natural fit to bring them together. I have never been to Chalmette for the living history event in January mainly due that my regiment was not there and our uniforms are distinct enough that we would stand out. My commanding officer has reminded us of this, but also wishes I could outfit as Infantry to allow my attendance. If you volunteer there and attend the Battle event in January, you probably know my CO, Col. Abolt. A fine gentleman and good officer. I believe we'll probably have some fine 1812 conversations and information exchanges in the future. |
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Post by kathy1815 on Mar 4, 2008 12:45:20 GMT -5
Indeed Major I am quite familiar with Col. Abolt! He is a fine gentleman, very kind.
Yes, Regency and 1812 do seem to go together. However, being here in New Orleans we are in a bit of a pickle...most people tend to research the English Regency (myself included) when we should probably research the French.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 4, 2008 13:10:02 GMT -5
Ca, c'est la verité.
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Post by The Major on Mar 4, 2008 16:40:50 GMT -5
Indeed Major I am quite familiar with Col. Abolt! He is a fine gentleman, very kind. Yes, Regency and 1812 do seem to go together. However, being here in New Orleans we are in a bit of a pickle...most people tend to research the English Regency (myself included) when we should probably research the French. Perhaps one day I will make it to the Battle of New Orleans. I would like to. |
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Post by kathy1815 on Mar 6, 2008 15:03:57 GMT -5
Major, by all means come on down. I'm quite certain that if you cannot find a proper military uniform you can produce Gentlemans attire. There are generally a few men in the "civilian" area and we can always use a few more. Though I'm sure you would prefer the military uniform so that you can also participate in the skirmish.
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Post by The Major on Mar 6, 2008 15:46:58 GMT -5
I've always wanted a new suit of gentleman's clothes. Perhaps that will come to be. However, I have been working on a uniform way to allow my attendance. There is a regulation for an undress uniform that would take but a small modification to an old uniform coat of mine and would allow me to be in the Artillery Corps. The work is nearly complete and I do hope to make it to Chalmette. Hopefully in time before the British decide to attempt their next incursion.
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Post by oldlady on Aug 5, 2010 20:23:21 GMT -5
Yes, my dear Major. I too indulge in re-enacting the War of 1812 - 1814. Since surgery curtailed my affliction of dressing in men's clothing and taking the field, I now concentrate on portraying the civilian side of the conflict. But given the chance I will also stick pins in the balloons of the gentle guests who persist in thinking that all army women were harlots.  |
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Post by msherwood on Sept 10, 2010 17:47:03 GMT -5
I lie awake at night trying to figure out a way to prevent the War of 1812, but so far the solution has eluded me.
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Post by annbwass on Nov 1, 2010 17:30:27 GMT -5
I spent a few seasons with the Baltimore citizens at Fort McHenry. Have attended 2 grand tacticals--in Mumford NY and Jefferson Patterson Park in MD--been to Chalmette once and Mississinewa once. Hope to get to a reenactment in Canada one day.
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen 
