Characters / Reenactor's Campfire

On Friday night we will have our "Reenactor's Campfire" where everyone will come "in character". At our previous party this was such a fun and educational time! You won't want to miss out on this!!!

Once you have "enlisted", you may request an identity either on the side of the Union or the Confederacy.

We will do our best to honor your character preference.  Please understand that we need to keep the sides balanced both in number and "battle experience". 

Those who RSVP first will be given priority.  (See "Claimed Characters" Page for those that have already been assigned.)

Once you have your character you will need to learn all you can about him/her.

Here are a few things to help you start your search for information:
  1. full name and rank
  2. home state
  3. military experience
  4. Civil War battles
  5. reputation
  6. physical characteristics
  7. childhood
  8. adult life (before/after the war)
  9. friendships with other characters
  10. accomplishments, failures
  11. unusual or interesting facts
 
Like the military comrades and West Point cadets back in 1861 who were soon to face their dearest friends across the battle field, we will come together for a few hours of fellowship before facing each other in war the next morning.

Check out these lists:
Union Generals
Confederate Generals

Here is another link with a list of the Generals from the battle of Gettysburg (each name has a link to a bio.):
Northern and Southern Generals at Gettysburg

Ladies, if you wish to attend the Reenactor's Campfire, you will need to choose a character also.  You can be the wife of a General, President, or other married historical figure, or you can choose one of the ladies referenced under "Women and War".

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