More about us
We do our own research for the unit which includes the history of the units we portray, the best websites that we have found to get uniforms and various other things for the best prices and quality that we know of, rules and authenticity regulations, as well as various other things too numerous to put on this website. We've spent many an hour looking for all these things and hope they are to everyone's liking and user-friendly. :D
Our schedule of events for this year:
Being Updated
Our rules--this is to keep our events safer and more family oriented
RULES
1. Due to the thefts (and attempted thefts) over the history of reenacting by spectators & reenactors alike, if you want to let someone borrow anything of yours for any reason, you must get it yourself.
2. There will be no untasteful derogatory remarks pertaining to race, creed, religion, sex, origin, etc. We are representing our ancestors.
3. There will be no cussing in front of ladies or children at an event.
4. Everyone will practice proper etiquette (common sense manners) for the Victorian era.
5. Ladies will act as ladies and be treated as such at all times at events.
6. ALL participants must be willing to galvanize.
7. While in uniform, all men MUST remain as gentlemen and be overly courteous to every woman he comes in contact with.
8. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children at all times. If parent is not able to attend an event with their children, they must get someone to watch over and be responsible their children while at the event.
9. Young adults and children shall show respect to their elders and each other at all times.
10. Children under age 14 are not allowed to carry weapons on the field or in camp ( unless cleared by the Comander).
11. Young adults 14-17 are required to have parents' consent in writing before they are allowed to re-enact with the unit if their parents are not reenactors.
12. It is prefered that young adults age 14 up be the only ones with a loaded weapon, (but the Comander will allow younger ages to carry, only at his discretion).
13. Anyone found to still be intoxicated from the night before will NOT be allowed to fight. Any drunk or disorderly officer/NCO can be demoted and a private can be kept from any future promotion.
14. There will be no alcoholic beverages consumed by anyone under age 21.
15. No alcoholic beverages will be consumed before or during a battle scenario.
16. There will be NO loading pistols or cartridges while around a camp fire or while smoking!
17. Everyone carrying a weapon will be responsible for their weapon's safety at all times. Weapons and cartridge boxes will be inspected before each battle.
18. Due to safety issues and weapon malfunctions in the past, all weapons used must be inspected by Company Commander or other Company Officers/NCOs. ALL weapons used must be cleaned after each battle to ensure they won't rust or malfunction. There will be an inspection before and after the battle once the rifles have been cleaned.
19. Weapons will never be fired directly at opposing participants and must be elevated at all times.
20. ALL soldiers should drink plenty of water or gatorade throughout the event for safety and health reasons.
21. If you look like you're getting too hot at an event, you will be considered a casualty and will be escorted to a shade tree or the medical tent immediately.
22. In the event of an actual injury needing immediate attention during an event, either the injured person or someone going to his aide will shout the word "MEDIC" to signify his injury. The word "medic" is to be used ONLY in the case of an actual injury requiring immediate attention. When the call "MEDIC" is heard, all activity should cease and the injured party cared for.
23. We would like to encourage all soldiers to attend as many events as possible, but we understand about jobs not letting people off work to go to events.
24. Recruits are encouraged to get their essentials within 6 months. This includes: rifle, pants, shirt, leathers, boots & union coat. There may be loaner items available for a while but they will eventually need to be loaned out to other incoming recruits.
25. NCO's and Officer's will be selected by the commander (The General).
26. Twice a year, we will have a company meeting (In winter and before our event). At the meetings we will discuss the upcoming events, who may be able to attend them, and possible promotions. We are also open to suggestions for events and for other things. If there is an issue that needs to be addressed during a time when we don't have the meetings, we will schedule a meeting where we are at (if at an event) or we will discuss via email or telephone.
27. If you have more than one pistol, use them.
History of the Original 7th Tennessee Cavalry US
The original 7th Tennessee Cavalry, U.S.
History of the original 6th Tennessee Cavalry CS
The original 6th Tennessee Cavalry, C.S.
