It is interest in one of my civil war ancestors that led me to reenacting. My g-g-grandfather was in the 12th NJ, the Buck-N-Ball Regiment. He was wounded at Chancellorsville and eventually transferred to the Veteran Reserves. I have a bullet struck bible that he carried. His grandfather fought in the French and Indian War and was killed in action during the Revolutionary War. Some day, I'd like to try Colonial period reenacting.
Coincidentally, I can be found in the ranks of the 26th North Carolina from time to time. The 26th NC lost their flag to the 12th NJ at Gettysburg. Oh... I'm so conflicted!
It is my honor to be the Military Coordinator of the 140th NY Living History Org.