Rules and Regulations 

We invite all reenactors to join us for an immersive experience that brings history to life. To ensure a memorable and authentic event for both participants and spectators, we kindly ask all reenactors to follow a few simple guidelines. Our goal is to faithfully represent the soldiers and civilians of 1862, and by honoring these standards, we can collectively pay tribute to this important chapter in our history.

1. Zero Tolerance for Illegal Drugs.

2. No Excessive Alcohol Consumption. Maintain proper conduct both on and off the field.

3. Military Participants: Commanders are responsible for their troops’ actions at all times.

4. Civilians: A designated civilian coordinator will oversee the civilian camps. Please refer to the Civilian Rules & Guidelines for details.

5. Period Attire Required: All participants must be dressed in 1860s period clothing from 7 a.m. Saturday through Sunday after the battle. Failure to comply will result in removal from the period camps.

6. No Modern Items in Public View: Camps will be monitored to ensure authenticity.

7. Vehicles: No cars allowed in the camp from 11 p.m. Friday until after the Sunday battle. No breaking camp before the battle ends on Sunday.

8. Authenticity in Attire: No animal parts (feathers, plumes, tails) on uniforms or weapons unless documented and pre-approved.

9. Adherence to Script: Participants must follow the planned battle script. Non-compliance will result in dismissal.

10. Weaponry: Only weapons appropriate to 1862 (no Zouave muskets, Kentucky rifles, shotguns, etc.) are allowed unless documented and approved.

11. No Modern Accessories: Zero tolerance for modern glasses, shoes, watches, or other visible non-period items.

12. Military Uniforms: Impressions must reflect the 1862 period, with frocks and commutation clothing encouraged.

13. Children's Attire: Children must be dressed in 1860s-style clothing. Children playing war with modern toys or wearing improper attire will not be allowed.

14. Female Participants as Soldiers: Women portraying male soldiers must be indistinguishable as women.

15. No Corps Badges: These were not used in 1862 and will not be allowed.

16. Hat Brass: Minimal use of hat brass is encouraged for authenticity.

17. Cartridge Limits: 65 grains for .57 or .58 caliber weapons, and 80 grains for .69 caliber weapons.

18. Sidearms: Only commissioned officers may carry sidearms, with the exception of mounted troops (one pistol per person).

19. Artillery and Cavalry: By invitation only.

20. Artillery: Only full-scale artillery pieces will be permitted.

21. Hand-to-Hand Combat: Only scripted hand-to-hand combat is allowed.

22. Following Command Orders: Troops must comply with orders from their respective commanders. Non-compliance will lead to removal.

23. Campsite Authenticity: Camps will be inspected to ensure no modern food containers, coolers, or beverage containers are visible. Companies failing to comply will face removal.

24. No Weapons for Participants Under 16: No one under the age of 16 may carry weapons on or off the field.

25. Musician Requirement: Participants under 16 must be functional musicians to be on the field; no one under 13 is allowed on the field for safety and authenticity reasons.

26. No Ramrods During Battle: Ramrods are strictly prohibited during the battle.

27. Period Footwear Required: All participants must wear appropriate 1860s footwear.

28. No Specialty Impressions: Impressions of notable figures such as Lee, Grant, Lincoln, or Davis are not allowed without prior approval.

29. Ranks Above Captain: Any rank above Captain must be approved by the event’s Overall Commanders before the event.