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The Columbia Rifles is a living history organization dedicated to providing a more historically correct, research-oriented environment for Civil War reenactors. The Columbia Rifles (CR) typically portrays a company of Federal infantrymen. About
the Columbia Rifles: The CR is a group of men who are constantly striving to learn and improve. We serious about our impression and we require adherence to relatively strict “material” standards (uniforms, kit, &c.). However, the CR places equal emphasis on the “methods” (how the material goods are used — such as drill, rations, camping methods, military procedures, &c.) and “man” (i.e., first-person) aspects of living history. Further, the CR is a place where good friends get together to learn about Civil War history while having a good time together. Who the Columbia
Rifles Are:
The minimum age for membership in the CR is 17 (functional musicians may be age 13 and up), and all members must be in good condition and physically capable of being an infantryman on the march. The basic requirements for membership in the CR are the desires to reenact in a manner consistent with the period, and to engage in research that will result in a constantly improving impression. The CR generally presents a military impression and does not currently have a civilian contingent.
While the CR often portrays
soldiers on campaign or on picket duty, the unit also participates in garrison-style
events where its uniforms, kit, rations, military
procedures, and other impression aspects reflect the scenario and unit
portrayed. Depending on the scenario, the CR may bivouac outdoors without
tents, or in an organized camp of company streets using either shelter
tents, common or "A" tents, or Sibley tents as required, or in barracks.
"Crittenden's Farm" Death March X, New Albany, Pennsylvania 22-24 August 2008 Event list-server is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elmira_Death_March/
Contacting the
Columbia Rifles:
The following individuals are CR Board members and serve as our regional points
of contact. Membership in the Columbia Rifles is by invitation so, if you
are interested in joining our ranks, please contact the Board member nearest
you. Potential members should read and understand the CR Mission
Statement, Membership Information, Authenticity Standards, and other information
contained on this website. The Columbia Rifles' Board of Directors to serve
until the May 2008 annual meeting are: · President: Charles Heath Heath9999@aol.com · Vice President: Lee Watson ley74@rcn.com · Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Tyler styler@frontiernet.net · Board Member: Pete Smith pvtsmythe@yahoo.com · Board Member: Brian Luscombe brian.luscombe@sympatico.ca · Web Master: Bill Woodhams GreenMan415@rochester.rr.com
2007 CR Board members at Winter 64 Held in February at the Newfane Historical Society and Ice Farm, Niagara County New York. (photo courtesy of Grumpy Dave Towsen, Capt.Wiles Co. K) (c) 2008 The Columbia Rifles. All Rights Reserved.
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