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Band of Brothers
by Don Troiani
 1862
Proclamation to the People of Maryland to join the Army of
Northern Virginia
EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP
Members of Company C portray the Maryland Confederate soldier as
he would have lived and fought during the middle to late
chapters of the war. Some of today's Company C members can
proudly claim ancestors who fought with the original Company C, 2nd Maryland
Infantry. Company C actively recruits men on a continuous
basis, primarily throughout Maryland, who hold a sincere interest
in history and the War Between the States.
During the year, our Company participates in three major
reenactments, two drill and living history encampments, one to
two marches for preservation, dedication ceremonies, parades and
a field trip. Our members learn the drill and the manual of
arms as did the volunteers of 1861. Company C is strictly a
history oriented, non-profit organization. Our members find
reenacting both exciting and rewarding. The original
Company C was formed from men of Anne Arundel County and many of
our members are residents of Anne Arundel County. Company
meetings are held throughout the year and we encourage those who
share the same interest in this heritage to inquire about
becoming a member.
We understand that because of your family and work schedule you
may miss some events from time to time and we only ask that you
make as many as possible. In order to maintain
membership in Company C, you are required to make at least two of
the three reenactments and one of the drills. However, the
two drills are mandatory for new members during the first year of
membership. Drills are conducted at all of the scheduled
events and new members need to have the opportunity to
familiarize themselves with the drill routine before the Company
participates in these scheduled events.
Company C strives for historic
authenticity by using quality reproductions of uniforms,
clothing, weaponry and assorted equipment of the Maryland
Confederate Infantrymen. Uniforms are the same style and
material of the uniforms worn by the original 2nd
Maryland. We have our own suppliers for this and will help
you when ordering.
The average cost for this educational opportunity is about $1,100
if everything were purchased at one time. Keep in mind that
you do not need to buy everything all at once. It is
suggested that you start with the uniform. You may take up
to a year to be fully outfitted.
Following the model and tradition of the original Company C,
today's Company is a fighting, line infantry Company that depicts
the Maryland Confederate infantryman as he lived, marched and
fought in the field. Nothing more and nothing
less. Plain and simply, as a re-enactment organization, we
cannot be everything to everyone.
The little physical discomfort we may experience at a weekend
long re-enactment can never remotely reproduce the discomfort,
hunger, sickness and pain that the original veterans were
subjected to nor experienced. Potential new recruits should
be advised that much of becoming a Civil War re-enactor is
camping in the outdoors and living in the field. This means
that throughout different times and seasons of the year, there
exists the strong possibility that you will become very hot,
sweaty and dirty, cold and wet, begin to smell like a water
buffalo and will almost invariably be required to pitch your
shelter tent in a field of thistles, rocks, poison ivy, assorted
species of ants and spiders and rather large, aromatic cow pies.
. . .imagine that! Just like the original Civil War
soldiers! Such is the realm of the infantryman, alas!
Members should posses the physical stamina to help them safely
and comfortably survive the rigors of the field and the hardships
of the campaign. This means being able to march down a long
and often dusty road. . .to move across fields and hills. .
.through a tangled woods--often at double-quick. Some warm
weather events can be brutally hot, while night temperatures at a
spring or fall event can chill a soldier to the bone! As
re-enactors, recruits as well as veterans, must be prepared to
meet these challenges to the mind and body.
Company C of the 2nd Maryland Infantry, promises to be
one of the finest Confederate re-enacting units in the field
today. Your devoted interest and participation in the unit
will help keep our organization healthy and strong. It will
render rewarding, stirring and exciting memories that will fill
your heart with pride and keep you smiling a lifetime!
A Company meeting is scheduled annually in January or February to
renew membership and discuss the upcoming events for the calendar
year. Dues of $20.00 per member are collected. A
portion of this membership fee goes towards insurance and the
remainder for food purchased for the Company events.
If you want to live and feel what you read, come join us and
"Smell the Smoke" as we reenactors say. For more information
about reenacting and Company C, please contact
David Riden (410)
721-1154 or
Rob
Griesbach (301) 596-9055.
Good luck. . . and good re-enacting!
Learning the Drill
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