Civil War Reenactors Training Weekend & Confederate Memorial Day Set for May 1-2

Here come the rebels! The 12th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, a family-oriented group of reenactors, held its annual School of Instruction at Chase Farm Park during the Confederate Memorial Day observance today, May1-2.

This encampment weekend is to provide the Confederate Reenactor both camp and military experience through classes and hands-on training. Training includes infantry maneuvers, cavalry drills and artillery demonstrations. The public is welcome to visit the camp. And, if you’ve always wanted to live the life and history of the Civil War, why not reenact it and experience what it was like to be a Georgia Infantryman in the War Between the States.

The 12th Georgia is looking for a few good men! New recruits are given one year in which to equip themselves with a uniform, a rifle, and accoutrements. Just in time for the next full scale Civil War Re-enactment that will take place at Chase Farm Park on September 17-18, 2011. But in the meantime, the reenactors have some equipment to borrow until you have fully equipped yourself. Soldiers who are 18 and above who have qualified through the School of the Soldier may take the field; ages 16 and 17 may take the field with written permission or accompanied by a parent. Younger children may participate in non-combat activities if escorted by a parent.

Confederate Memorial Day dates back to 1866, when April 26th was set aside as a day of observance to pay honor to those who died defending the life, honor and happiness of the Southern women. The encampment may be visited between 9 and 4 on Saturday and 9 and 3 on Sunday. For further information, contact David Pincins at 401-302-4341.