Fifth Annual War of 1812 Heritage Talks April 26-27, 2013 The Fort La Présentation Association offers a varied fare from the Midwest to the Atlantic Coast:...
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David Brunelle
djb1812
Dec 16, 2012 1:16 pm
Wedge Tent Blow-Out Sale #4! Just in time for Christmas I have acquired another 100, yes 100 wedge tents that are ready for purchase! These gently used tents...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Dec 16, 2012 10:17 pm
It's not really a question of "allowed" for officers, but it was a question of style. I could walk around wearing plaid pants and white shoes a la Herb...
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Ray Hobbs
dismas_3
Dec 16, 2012 10:17 pm
List: For all of you within driving distance of Hamilton,Ontario.The Art Gallery of Hamilton is hosting an exhibit "The Eye of Napoleon" until May 2013.It is...
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Tibor Gajdacs
picike33
Dec 16, 2012 10:17 pm
Hi David  I want one of those tent. I can pay and pick it up on monday, if it's good for you. Let me know what time. Best Regards Tibor ...
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Ray Hobbs
dismas_3
Dec 18, 2012 11:42 am
Fred et al:Hair styles in the military tended to follow the styles of the broader society. This was the period of "Neo-Classicalism", the revival of the styles...
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David Brunelle
djb1812
Dec 18, 2012 11:42 am
Wedge Tent Blow-Out Sale #4! Just in time for Christmas I have acquired another 100, yes 100 wedge tents that are ready for purchase! These gently used tents...
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Jim
a10rca
Dec 22, 2012 2:51 am
A very busy 2013 awaits! Have a safe and happy holiday season. From Jim and Crew in Niagara....
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Diane Williams
diane_williams
Dec 22, 2012 8:48 pm
I'd love to have more views, likes, and comments on my quiz video, "When Was the War of 1812?" on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZHi7K-wj-s I also...
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diane_williams
Dec 22, 2012 8:48 pm
"When Was the War of 1812?" is a quiz video I produced for the 2012 Washington, DC Humanities Council Community Heritage Project. I hope you will enjoy...
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Chris Kimball
flaterritory
Dec 23, 2012 1:27 pm
I enjoyed it. Great for school kids. I got most of them right, but this is a highly informed group. Thanks Dolly! Okahumpkee, Spanish Florida...
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Chris Kimball
flaterritory
Dec 23, 2012 1:28 pm
I enjoyed it. Great for school kids. I got most of them right, but this is a highly informed group. Thanks Dolly! Okahumpkee, Spanish Florida...
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JOHN GREIG
john382555
Dec 23, 2012 9:08 pm
Hello Mark. Will you please contact me off-list. My email address is: je.greig(at)btopenworld,com Happy Christmas to All our pals in Canada and the USA ...
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Iain Burns
the_forty_twa
Dec 23, 2012 10:26 pm
All, Some of you may remember back a few months my questions asking what a Pike-armed Sergeant would do when his charges were told to Present Arms. I did get a...
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Diane Williams
diane_williams
Dec 23, 2012 10:27 pm
Which ones did you miss? ~~DianeWms...
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shayna121
Dec 24, 2012 12:34 am
Very interesting. Iain and I have been carrying on this converstaion offline, but here are some of the things we've discussed: 1) Officers do not 'present...
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Mike
mikedeajansen
Dec 24, 2012 2:10 pm
The Jansen family would like to wish all of our re-enactor friends a Very Merry Christmas. We hope all of you have a great holiday and can't wait to see you...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Dec 24, 2012 3:22 pm
Where did this arm across the musket or pike come from? Kevin...
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shayna121
Dec 24, 2012 3:53 pm
"With arms, and when advanced, upon meeting Officers, the left hand is carried across the body with a smart motion to set the fuzee firm against the shoulder,...
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Andrew Bateman
andrew41st
Dec 24, 2012 3:55 pm
... It comes from moving from "slope arms" to "carry arms". We know that sentries were allowed to carry their muskets at the slope until they saw an officer...
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larrylozon
Dec 24, 2012 11:00 pm
MAY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BE FILLED WITH PEACE AND HAPPINESS FOR ALL THE RE-ENACTORS ON THIS LIST. MERRY CHISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Larry Lozon & Brenda Warner...
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Sioux
spencersmerc
Dec 25, 2012 2:32 pm
Warmest regards of the season to all! May you find yourself in good company and good humour. Looking forward to the 2013 campaign, and to seeing many of you as...
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John
potts4259
Dec 26, 2012 1:54 pm
Hi all, My two cents for what it's worth.. Whilst I agree that Officers do not present arms as such, they do conduct a sword salute which is effectively the...
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shayna121
Dec 26, 2012 4:09 pm
That's true, but it's an important distinction. The rank and file have a present arms and a salute, whereas the Officers just have the salute, which they use...
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sfulle1968
Dec 26, 2012 9:05 pm
I am seeking information on anybody reenacting the 9e. I am seeking to join the hobby....
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Tom Russell
tdr1812@...
Dec 27, 2012 3:08 am
Diane, Nicely done. Very interesting and you present some very good and different trivia. I would give your quiz and video an A+. Tom Russell Royal Marines ...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Dec 27, 2012 3:20 am
We can say that it survives to this day, but we can't say that it was what was used by everyone. We have seen one example in a regiment's "standing orders" but...
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JOHN GREIG
john382555
Dec 27, 2012 8:43 am
Please contact me off list on: je.greig(at)btopenworld.com  I will be able to put you in touch with the unit commander of the 69eme here in the UK. Happy New...
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Diane Williams
diane_williams
Dec 27, 2012 2:03 pm
Thanks so much! Everyone had a great time doing the Q&A and we hope to do more. Â ~~Diane...
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Iain Burns
the_forty_twa
Dec 27, 2012 5:27 pm
Hullo Kevin I agree that more research is what we need... the original spark for this question was a question on a Napoleonic Highland Regiment discussion...
