Directory of Revolutionary War Resources

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This category covers the period of conflict from 1774 to 1783. It includes civilian reenactors, provided that a relationship to the War for Independence other than time frame is established. These impressionists may be representative of any country involved in the original conflict, so long as they strive for authenticity. Also found here are directories and information on getting started.

Sites devoted to military units are urged to submit to the relevant subcategory. These include fife and drum corps, militias, Army, Navy or Marine-type military units.

Subcategories

• Military Units
• Music

Resources in This Category

• 2nd New Jersey Regiment, Helms Coy. - Continental Army Reenacting Unit

  http://www.2nj.org/
  Living history volunteers portraying men and women of the 2nd New Jersey Regiment during the Revolutionary War. Events, photos, authentic 18th century recipes.

• Battle of Groton Heights and Burning of New London

  http://www.battleofgrotonheights.com/
  Video documentary links, and desriptions of period prior to the Battle of Groton Heights & Burning of New London, CT in 1781 and its aftermath.

• Butler's Rangers

  http://butlersrangers.com/
  Histories of 10 Ranger companies commanded by John Butler, current events, contacts, weapons safety, and uniforms, historic biographies.

• Colonial Sense

  http://www.colonialsense.com/
  Find glossary of terms, trivia, timelines, events, recipes, many articles, marketplace and quotes of the Colonial American Era and early American antiques.

• Davidson's Fort

  http://www.davidsonsfort.com/
  Non profit project to recreate Davidson's pioneer fort in North Carolina. Provides photos, history and mission.

• Fourth Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers

  http://www.royalprovincial.com/reenactors/groups/4njv.shtml
  Captain Samuel Hayden's Company, Revolutionary War NJ reenactor group site features history, contacts, and coming events.

• Lauzun's Legion

  http://www.lauzunslegion.com/
  See detailed history, photos, schedule of the original Foreign Legion, a War for Independence group dedicated to education about the French contributions.

• Northwest Territory Alliance

  http://www.nwta.com/
  Find clothing patterns, discussion board, spy history. Reeanctment organization located in U.S. Midwest. Non-profit, educational, studying and recreating the culture, lifestyle, and arts.

• Old Fort Niagara

  http://www.oldfortniagara.org/
  Find archaeology facts, events, history of the fort, minutes from the Falls. Site of battles, sieges, trading and conquest. Preserved as it stood in the 1700's.

• Riley's Farm of Oak Glen, California

  http://www.rileysfarm.com/
  Riley's Farm is a working Southern California apple orchard and living history farm. Arrange a field trip, or read about Colonial Christmas.

• Royal Deuxponts

  http://theblueposts.org/deuxponts/
  An organization portraying the life and times of the common soldier of the War for Independence. Detailed uniform description, drill, flag history.

• The Boston Massacre Files

  http://www.bostonmassacre.net/
  Includes resource directory on the event, including pictures, documents, location, trial, participants, and timeline.

• The Brigade of the American Revolution

  https://brigadeoftherevolution.wordpress.com/
  Links and contacts, history, images, for organization of member units dedicated to recreating the life and times of the soldiers of all armies involved, 1775-1783.

• The British Brigade

  http://www.britishbrigade.org/
  Events, musket drill, contacts for organization of re-enactors honouring memories of British and American men serving their country during the War of Independence.

• The Burning of the Valleys Military Association

  http://www.bvma.org/
  An organization representing Colonial, native, loyalist, militia, British regulars, and citizens of Hudson, Schoharie, Cherry, and Mohawk Valleys of New York State. Find schedule, mission, and contact info.

• The Forces of Generals Montcalm and Wolfe

  http://www.frob.net/forces/
  100 images of reenactments, membership instructions, schedule of primarily Midwest, U.S. historians dedicated to interpreting colonial America.

• The Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum

  http://www.fortat4.org/
  Authentic re-creation of this fortified Charlestown, New Hampshire village helps educate people on the living and historical events here 1740-1760 and after. Learn about the siege, calendar, history and location.

• The Illinois Regiment of Virginia

  http://www.illinoisregiment.org/
  See pictures of re-enactments, timeline, history of all 4 companies, contacts for military camp and field life of soldiers of Virginia State Line during the Revolution.

• The Second Continental Light Dragoons

  http://www.dragoons.info/
  2nd Continental Light Dragoons, Sheldon's Horse is a re-established military and historical organization in North Eastern US. Find their history, photos, events, and signup info.

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