FIRST MASSACHUSETTS
 CAVALRY

Reenacting Units & Living History Organizations

1^st Alabama Cavalry - Company C, United States Volunteers

1^st  New Hampshire Volunteer Cavalry - Company K

1^st  Maine Cavalry

1^st South Carolina Cavalry

1^st North Carolina Regiment of Cavalry - "Stuart's Tarheels"

1^st Kentucky Cavalry and Horse Artillery

1^st Rhode Island Light Artillery, - Battery B

2^nd Massachusetts Cavalry - Company A - The "California 100"

2^nd U.S. Cavalry  - Company A

2^nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry -

2^nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry - Company A

3^rd Texas Cavalry

5^th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry

5^th Missouri Cavalry - Company C

7^th Kansas Cavalry

7th Louisiana/57th Indiana -

7^th and 11^th Ohio Cavalry - Artillery Company

9^th Virginia Cavalry

12^th Pennsylvania Cavalry -

17^th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry - Company E

18^th Virginia Cavalry

28^th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry - Company B

54^th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment

 37^th Regiment Terrell's Texas Cavalry (CSA)

12^th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment (CSA)

The Rowdy Pards - The Rowdy Pards is a progressive, campaign living history society.  We are committed to an accurate  impression of the soldier of 1861-1865 as he actually looked, acted, drilled, camped and fought.

K Troop - New South Wales Lancers - 'K' Troop, (NSWL) was raised in 1891 at Parramatta. The Regiment's troops fought mounted in the Boer War, mounted as 'Light Horsemen' in WWI and mounted in 'Matilda' Tanks in WWII. 'K' Troop was voluntarily re-raised in 1987 as a Ceremonial Mounted Troop.

North-South Skirmish Association - "The North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) was formed in 1950 to commemorate the heroism of the men, of both sides, who fought in the American Civil War, 1861-1865. The N-SSA promotes the shooting of Civil War firearms and artillery and encourages the preservation and display of Civil War materials. The N-SSA works to accomplish these goals by conducting skirmishes; competitive, live firing of these Civil War firearms and artillery."

Canada Civil War Association - "A forum dedicated to the study of the American Civil War and Canada's role in the great conflict. The Association's primary goal and purpose is the gathering and sharing of historical information concerning the Civil War." 

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Cabela's - A recommended source for carbines, pistols, and sabres.
    Mail:        One Cabela Drive
                   Sidney, Nebraska  69160
    Phone:     (800) 237-4444

Navy Arms Company - Provides quality replica firearms.
    Mail:        689 Bergen Boulevard
                    Ridgefield, New Jersey  07657
    Phone:      (201) 945-2500
    FAX:        (201) 945-6859

Dixie Gun Works, Inc. - "Specialists in muzzle loading & rare antique gun supplies" and a
whole lot more!
        Mail:    Post Office Box 130, Gunpowder Lane
                   Union City, Tennessee  38261
        Phone: (901) 885-0561

F.Burgess & Co. - We here at Burgess are very proud to begin our 33rd year in business providing our customers with the very best in replica U.S. cavalry equipments. Our saddles and accoutrements are completely stitched by hand, using the same English saddlery-based techniques as were the originals from the nineteenth century. We use Irish linen cord, with black rosin hand wax applied - as per the original specifications
        Mail:        200 Pine Place
                        Red Bank, New Jersey  07701
        Phone:      (732) 576-1624

TheCavalry.net -  It is our vision to bring together at one location, a full line of products for the cavalryman at competetive prices.
       Mail:         1302 Wilmer Road
                         Wentzville, MO  63385

Border States Leatherworks - Providing cavalry and artillery goods and service for the Reenactor and the Historic Minded.
    Mail:        1158 Apple Blossom Lane
                    Springdale, Arkansas  72762
    Phone:      (501) 361-2642

Dell's Leather Works - Reenactor working for Reenactors. Authentic quality reproductions.
        Mail:      83 First Avenue
                      Kingston, New York  12401
        Phone:    (914) 339-4916

C & D Jarnagin Company -  Our Workshops produce a full complement of Military Uniforms and Equipment, as well as Men's Civilian Clothing.
        Mail:    Post Office Box 1860 -- or -- UPS: 103 Franklin Street
                   Corinth, Mississippi  38834-1860
        Phone: (601) 287-4977    Fax: (601) 287 - 6033

Dirty Billy's Hats - Union and Confederate headgear and accessories. Male and female civilian hats and straw hats.
        Mail:    7574 Middleburg Road (Mail Order Address)
                    Detour, Maryland  21757
        Phone:  (410) 775-1865

N.J. Sekela, Historic Clothiers - Historic reproduction clothing as well as interesting articles.
        Mail:    Post Office Box 28
                    Butler, New Jersey  07405-0028
        Phone:  (973) 283-0800

Gentleman's Emporium -  "At Gentleman's Emporium, we are proud to provide a complete line of authentic victorian men's clothing and furnishings, as well as traditional fine writing sets."
       Mail:   1855 Coastland Avenue
                  San Jose, CA  95125
       Phone & Fax:  (408) 264-4311

Grand Illusions Clothing Company - Manufacturers of fine Civil War uniforms and civilian clothing for men, women, and children.
        Mail:    705 Interchange Boulevard
                    Newark, Delaware  19711
        Phone:  (302) 366-0300

The Tentsmiths - Authentic, period tentage.
        Mail:        Box 1748, 87 Main Street
                       Conway, New Hampshire
        Phone:     (603) 447-2344

Panther Primitives - Tentage for many time periods.
        Phone:    (304) 462-7718 Toll-Free Number: (800) 487-2684

ReproOriginals - Bob Lyons   - Shelter halves.
        Mail :        3131 University Blvd. N. #39
                         Jacksonville, Florida   32211
        Phone:      (904) 745-7910

Missouri Boot and Shoe Company (Robert Serio) - Source for brogans.
        Mail:    Route 7, Box 207
                    Neosho, Missouri 64850
        Phone:   (417) 451-6100

Fugawee Historical Footwear - Fugawee supplies historically accurate footwear to theatres, opera houses. historic sites, museums and re-enactors throughout the United States and overseas. Fugawee also makes medallions and pewter buttons.
        Phone:  (800) 749-0387

Village Tinsmithing Works - Purveyors of fine copper, brass, and tin ware.
        Mail:       Post Office Box 539
                       Hamptonville, North Carolina  27020
        Phone:     (336) 468-1190  Fax:  1191

The Carpetbagger  - Maker of authentic reproduction carpetbags, haversacks, purses and other accessories since 1987.
        Mail:      127 E. North Street
                       Woodstock, Virginia  22664 
        Phone:   (540) 459-2332

Blanket Brigade - "We design historical clothing and supply Witney Blankets for reenactors, Pow-wow enthusiasts, plays and the film industry, and for those who want a western flair to their wardrobe. "
        Mail:   Post Office Box 534
                   Kunkletown, Pennsylvania  18058
        Phone:  (610) 381-4400

Heirloom Emporium - Proudly serving the reenacting community since 1988.
         Mail:  110 Massanutten Street
                   Strasburg, Virginia  22657
       Phone:  (540) 465-2627   Fax: (540)  465-9671

Jas. Townsend & Son, Inc. - Mail order company supplying 18th and 19th century reproductions for living history reenactors, serving since 1973.
        Mail:    Post Office Box 415-W
                   Pierceton, Indiana  46562
        Phone: (219) 594-5852    Fax: (219) 594-5580

The Civil War Mall - An online shopping mall offering books, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, maps, autographs, antiques and collectibles for the Civil War Enthusiast.

Fall Creek Suttlery - They  have been in business for twenty years supplying Civil War reenactors, Living Historians, Museums, Movie productions and Victorian Era Buffs with high quality reproduction goods to make their impressions complete.
        Mail:    Post Office Box 92
                   Whitestown, Indiana 46075
        Phone: (765) 482-1861    Fax: (765) 482-1848

Milk Creek Mercantile - Milk Creek Mercantile Co specializes in quality reproductions from the Civil War era. Our product line includes uniforms (made at Milk Creek Mercantile), guns and supplies, leather, tin, accouterments - about any item the Civil War reenactor would need for his impression.
        Mail:    Post Office Box 898
                   Mulino, Oregon 97042
        Phone: (503) 829-3678

C&C Sutlery - Military uniforms, civilian clothing and accessories. Shoes, headgear, tents, and weapons. Belts, buckles and buttons.
        Mail:    3353 Fuller Road
                    Emmett, Idaho  83617
        Phone:  (208) 398-7279

Fair Oaks Sutler - Complete line of replica Civil War uniforms, accouterments, equipment, and black powder firearms.
        Mail:     9905 Kershaw Ct.
                    Spotsylvania, VA  22553
        Phone:  (540) 972-7744

Timeless Textiles - Historical reproduction fabrics, notions, and patterns, for reenactors of all time periods from ancient Rome to the 20th Century.
        Mail:    (Mailing)    110 Mill St., Suite 9
                                     Middletown, PA  17057
                    (Store)       343 Lincoln Way West
                                      New Oxford, PA
        Phone:  (717) 624-1560 (Store)    (717) 930-0928 (Mail Order Inquiries)

C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions, Inc. - Shelter halves. Federal and Confederate reproduction clothing, chevrons, and yard goods.
        Mail:        C.J. Daley Historical Reproductions, Inc.
                        105 West Green Street, Middletown, Maryland 21769
        Phone:      (301)371-5792

Mrs. Christen’s Miscellanea - Purveyor of Fine Civilian Goods, both Vintage and Reproduction.
        Mail:        28078 Universal Drive
                       Warren, Michigan  48092

The Graceful Lady - Specializing in ready-made and custom women's CW period clothing and accessories.

Hank Trent, Seamster -  Women's bonnets and dresses.
       Mail:      562 Call Road
                      Crown City, OH 45623

Petit's Village Mercantile  -  Custom dresses, undergarments, headwear, accessories, men's shirts.
          Phone:      717-776-5675 (residence, ET zone)

M.J. CAHN CO. INC. - Textile Wholesalers Since 1963. "One of the largest and most diversified selections of textile, fabric and cloth piece goods in New York."
        Mail:     510 West 27th Street
                    New York, New York 10001
        Phone:  (212) 563-7292

R & K Sutlery - In business for ten years selling uniforms and civilian clothing.
        Mail:    1015 - 1200th Street
                    Lincoln, Illinois  62656
        Phone:  (217) 732-8844

Judith M Designs -  Hat and Millinery Supplies. carries quality millinery supplies: straw and felt hoods and capelines, hat blocks, buckram, horsehair, raffia, wire, glue and veiling. Also, ribbons and trims, hat boxes and stands.
        Mail:    104 South Detroit Street
                    LaGrange, Indiana 46761
        Phone:  (219) 499-4407

Double Edge Forge -  Double Edge Forge is permanently stuck in the mid eighteenth century, so all work is done, by hand, in the proper fashion. No modern methods are utilized. Knives and accouterments are constructed of period materials and methods.
        Mail:    335 North Main Street
                   New Madison, Ohio  45346

Shamrock Hill Books - Civil War Books and More!
        Mail:    12725 Bethany Road
                   Alpharetta, GA 30004-1080
        Phone: (770) 569-1802
        Fax:     (770) 569-1801

Sullivan Press - Check here for reproductions of 18th and 19th century books,
documents and stationery.
        Mail:    Post Office Box 1711
                   West Chester, Pennsylvania  19380-0057

Paul Sawyer - English hand Bookbinder - Twenty-nine years experience in restoration, repair, library bindings, fine leather work, gold stamping and de-acidification.
        Mail:   519 Jessamine Boulevard
                   Daytona Beach, Florida  32118
        Phone: (904) 253-1161

Edinborough Press - A toss-up to put them in sutlers or in reference. They have  books to sell, but have reference information online as well including music
        files and words of several CW songs. Something to sing at your next event besides the usual! 

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The Civil War Round Table of Greater Boston - In existence since 1957. A leader in the Education and Preservation of the American Civil War.

Battle of Olustee - A major battle in Florida where Massachusetts units participated, including the 54th Massachusetts Infantry and the 3rd Battalion of the First Massachusetts Cavalry (redesignated as the Independent Battalion of Massachusetts Cavalry).

The Military Horse - Information and history useful to the cavalryman including a history of the McClellan Military Saddle.

Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry, 1st Regiment - A place to share genealogical information about the men who served and a place to get background information on the original Civil War unit. Also has excellent links list. Page maintained by Grace-Marie Moore Hackwell.

U.S. Cavalry Association - A nonprofit organization made up of Cavalry buffs, former Horse Cavalrymen, Modern Cavalrymen, Air Cavalrymen, relatives of Cavalrymen, historians, Cavalry Reenactment groups, and commercial corporations, all with a common interest in the preservation of Cavalry lore. They welcome as members anyone and everyone having an interest in, or involvement with horses, history  or Cavalry heritage. Sponsors of the U.S. Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Canadians in the American Civil War - Did you know that over 50,000 British North Americans (Canadians) fought for the Union and over 10,000 for the Confederacy? Find out more here!

The General Officers of the Civil War  - This site is a gallery of pictures of men who held general officer rank in the armies of the Union and the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The main purpose of this site is to give you a handy way of putting faces with the names you hear or read about.

Civil War Generals - Kerry Webb's index and selection of short biographies of generals from both sides of the Civil War. It works as a companion page to the one above.

Springfield Armory Cyber Museum

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States - This organization was established in 1865 by several Union Officers upon learning of the death of Abraham Lincoln. It is now composed of Union officer descendants.

Reminiscences of the Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment - Direct link to one of  pages on The American Civil War Home Page. By Capt.. John G. B. Adams..

Camp Chase Gazette - The largest and oldest publication devoted to the coverage of Civil War reenacting. Also, don't miss their sister publication:
The Citizens' Companion  - "The Voice of Civilian Reenacting"

The Civil War News - "For People With An Active Interest in the Civil War Today." A current events newspaper produced by a national staff of reporters and photographers.

The United States Civil War Center - Our Mission: "To locate, index, and make available all appropriate private and public data regarding the Civil War and to promote the study of the Civil War from all the perspectives of all professions, occupations and academic disciplines."

Letters of the Civil War - A compilation of letters from the soldiers, sailors, nurses, politicians, ministers and journalists from the newpapers of the cities and towns of Massachusetts, April 1861 through December 1865. An award-winning site.

Shotgun's Home of the American Civil War - "This site has been developed not just to give links to other sites (of course it does some of that ), rather it is to provide information to Civil War enthusiasts that is not readily available elsewhere on the Internet."

Godey's Lady's Book - Produced by Hope Greenburg at the University of Vermont. Several complete monthly issues online from the 1850s.

The Valley of the Shadow - An ongoing research project by the University of Virginia of two communities (one Northern and one Southern) through the experience of the American Civil War.

The Civil War Archive - An extensive online collection of American Civil War information as well as Regimental History Information from Dyer's.

Women and the Civil War - Manuscript sources in the Special Collections Library at Duke University.

Women and the Civil War, Inc. - "Recognizing Women’s Efforts 1861–65." A non-profit organization for the study of women's roles during the Civil War through conferences and discussion groups.

Civil War Interactive - "History With An Attitude."

Poetry and Music of the Civil War - Read and listen to the poetry and sounds of the Civil War.

The Civil War Reenactors Home Page - "This page is dedicated to the brave souls, North and South, who fought and died in the war between the states. I hope that  you will find some useful information here."

Authentic Campaigner - If you are a Reenactor of the War Between the States and consider yourself [progressive/authentic/hardcore] campaigner - this may be the website for you. If you are not in one of these camps, I encourage you to stay and look around nonetheless. The information here should prove to be of great assistance to all reenactors in developing their impressions.

The American Civil War Home Page - Fabulous information and many links to cover every facet
of the Civil War.

Living The History -  Information by and for those who wish to reenact the American Civil War. Some pages may still be under construction.

National Infantry Association - "The purpose of the National Infantry Association is to preserve and foster a spirit of good fellowship among military and civilian persons whose past or current duties affiliate them with the U.S. Army Infantry."

The History Net - "Where History lives on the web."

The Grand Army of the Frontier - "Our Goal is to promote and enhance the portrayal of Victorian Era Military Personnel, from all Nations, while actively participating in either of the hobbies of Cowboy Action Shooting and/or reenacting, while always striving to ensure our Attire and our Personas are appropriate to this Era, whether in the 100% percent authentic arena or while portraying a Hollywood version... "

McClung Museum - Civil War collection at the University of Tennessee.

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Other Useful or Popular Sites
(Not all necessarily Civil War related)

The National Museum of the United States Army - The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) is a joint public/private partnership between the United States Army and the Army Historical Foundation. The museum complex will be designed, staffed, and operated by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. In addition, the Army will dedicate land and infrastructure support to the project. The Army Historical Foundation is approaching the private sector to raise the funds necessary to complete the museum facility.

Two Fiddles - Traditional New England Barn Dances. If you need good old time social dances that all can do - these are the folks you need to call!

2nd South Carolina String Band - "The purpose of the Second South Carolina String Band is to recreate (as authentically as  possible) the music of the Civil War. In the "Southern Soldier" album the listener will hear the  music of the 19th century played on 19th century period instruments in the appropriate style. This is the music as it truly sounded to the soldiers of the Civil War."

Reenactors Online - Contains comprehensive lists of reenacting and living history units for American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War. An available forum for comments and a growing sutler list and links page.

Project Gutenberg - "Project Gutenberg is the oldest producer of free electronic books (eBooks or etexts) on the Internet. Our collection of more than 13.000 eBooks was produced by hundreds of volunteers. Most of the Project Gutenberg eBooks are older literary works that are in the public domain in the United States. All may be freely downloaded and read, and redistributed for non-commercial use."

The Civil War Preservation Trust - Dedicated to saving our Civil War battlefields.

The Making of America  - The Making of America (MOA) is a digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. The collection contains approximately 1,600 books and 50,000 journal articles with 19th century imprints. The project represents a major collaborative endeavor in preservation and electronic access to historical texts. It is a joint effort of the University of Michigan and Cornell University.

New York Public Library's Digital Gallery - Wow!  "275,000 images digitized from primary sources and printed rarities in the collections of The New York Public Library, including illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and photographs, illustrated books, printed ephemera, and more."

Genteel Arts Academy -  "The Genteel Arts Academy was founded in 1988 to encourage interest in the clothing worn during the Civil War era; concentrating on historically accurate sewing techniques. The Academy offers a continuing series of lectures and hands-on seminars on all aspects of Civil War clothing and needlework. Students may select from over 90 topics which are offered on a rotating schedule based on popularity."

Secret Passage Ranch - Fort Valley, Virginia. Horseback riding lessons, wagon training, trail rides, rentals, horse boarding.

Re-enactment News - Listings for events for all reenacting eras (from Medieval to 20th Century).

American Battlefield Protection Program -  National Park Service.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Information on the town and surrounding area.

civilwartraveler.com - Sites and events in the heart of Civil War country. This is a place to check out for folks planning a visit to Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. There are even a few discount epons that may be useful to print out and take along on the trip.

Thomas Eishen Online - Living history and historical information. Other useful links.

Crafts Fair Online - The Hot Links Page For All Arts & Crafts On The Web!

Lacis - Offers an extensive collection of threads, needlework supplies, books, lace making information and supplies, conservation supplies, floral accessories, ribbon, rug making and weaving supplies, etc.

Once Upon A Pattern - A new site with Godey and Peterson patterns for knitting and crochet translated into modern terminology. It is promising to grow with time and has patterns to purchase as well as free patterns.

Walden Font - Resurrecting long forgotten typefaces of historical importance and make them available to you at affordable prices. Our products allow you to re-create the most authentic looking documents for educational, business, and recreational use.

ArtToday - Clip art, photos, web art, and fonts. For a yearly subscription fee you can download all the pictures you like! Some free stuff available too.

Higgins Armory Museum -  Worcester, Massachusetts  -  In days of old, when knights were bold!

Frazier Historical Arms Museum - Louisville, Kentucky -  From the collections of Kings and Queens, and Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Urban Legends, Folklore and Myths from the Mining Co. - Before you send on the email warning of the doomsday virus, check here to see if the world really is going to come to an end!

Scambusters.com -Another site to check to see if the email chain letter is just too good to be true.

C|Net - The computer network. News stories, software, reviews, and other computer information.

A History of Photography - From its beginnings until the 1920s. By Dr. Robert Leggat MA M.Ed FRPS FRSA.