The 148th New York Volunteer Infantry Reenactment Group is aggressively seeking new members to replenish its ranks from 40+years of parades, battle reenactments and living histories. We are a family friendly organization that strives to portray, as authentically as possible, the life of the northern Civil War soldier. We are primarily looking for those that wish to portray the 148th New York soldier however, persons/families that wish to portray civilians would also be welcomed. Also, any persons wishing to be a musician/drummer would be welcomed.
A brief history of the 148th New York, dubbed the "gallant 148th" that you would be a member of:
Raised in the summer of 1862 as part of President Lincoln's call for an additional 300,000 men to suppress the rebellion, the 148th New York filled its ranks primarily with men from Yates, Seneca, and Ontario counties, the Finger Lakes Region of the great state of New York. Seeing mostly garrison duty in the area of Norfolk,VA during its first year of service, the 148th New York went on to forge an outstanding reputation for gallantry in such actions as Fair Oaks, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Chaffins Farm, Drewry's Bluff, Rice's Station, Burke's Station, and Appomattox Court House. the 148th saw 5 of its members win the Congressional Medal of Honor during its time of service.
We still have many more events slated for the 2008 season. If you are interested in becoming a member or just talking about the Civil War and/or this regiment from Western New York, please contact us today. I hope to have our website up and running by the winter of this year. Until then, please email me at
cgavette23@gmail.com
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