In 1813, uniform regulations were published which stated: “The coat of the infantry and artillery shall be uniformly blue. No red collar and cuffs, and no...
The women's suffrage movement in the US started sometime in the 1840's and 1850's. In an interesting note: 1869 the 15th Amendment gave the right to vote to...
... guess, I'd say "no". There are no dumb questions, Jim. Women in the United States got the vote with the 19th Amendment in 1920. Women in New Jersey could...
Greetings, The USS Constitution 1812 Marine Guard extends an invitation to your living history organization to take part in a commemoration of the War of 1812...
Sigh. My apologies to the list - I meant to send my comments to Mr. Fournier privately and failed to check the address before hitting "send." Leslie ... From:...
Good evening list! I think we had a good time yesterday! People seemed to be enjoying themselves. Attendance was well over 300 people, a very big number! On...
Is there anyone who is making a [US]1813 leather infantry cap in the style of the one that Don Troiani owns and that has been described and pictured in both...
Wow! That's all I can say. One behalf of the members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, I would like to say thank you to the organisers of the conference....
When the Winnipeg Free Press article has been taken down, you will be able to find a copy on the WarOf1812 yahoo web site. The file is named Winnipeg Free...
Greetings All, There's a historical documentary being shot in Bucks County, PA on March 2-3-4 and needs a field artillery piece to use as a static prop. The...
Once again this year, Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York, will hold its annual two-day War of 1812 encampment on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day...
Just to let the list know...I've been SPAMMED so Yahoo has removed all of my "cloud" and also all of my contacts. Jim Brown  I, the Lord, have called You . ....
Good morning, I know that swordsmanship was a expectation of the British Officer class but what of the NCO's? Once a common soldier was made Sergeant and...
Osprey has just pubslished this book by Rene Chartrand: http://www.ospreypublishing.com/store/Forts-of-the-War-of-1812_9781849085762 Only 64 pages but looks...
The Fort La Présentation Association's fourth annual War of 1812 Symposium in Ogdensburg, NY April 27-28, 2012 marks a milestone in local War of 1812...
To All Unit Commanders of the Crown Forces: Here is an update on the Officer, NCO School at Fort George, April 22nd. The development of this even has been a...
The Illinois State Historical Society is hosting its annual Illinois History Symposium in East Peoria, Illinois, from April 26-28, 2012. The title of this...
I've found conflicting information about the position of the plume on US late-war dragoon helmets. Some sources say a tall plume on the left side, and others...
Does anyone know if Hugh Sharon served with the 3rd. Lincoln MIlitia during the War of 1812? If not, does anyone know who he served with? My asumption is...
Sept 14-16 . . . History Conference/Living History Event - Carlisle, PA US Army Heritage and Education Center The event listed above was removed from the...
Hello list, Another event has been added to the bicentennial list of events. This one was forwarded by Tom Fournier from Bill Irish, 62nd Regiment, for an...
Illinois in the war of 1812, Gillum Ferguson: book review I purchased a copy of this book as soon as it became available because, as the author points out,...
Please forgive me if this is off topic for the forum. My family and I are new to 1812 reenacting and it has just occurred to me that my 4 year old Daughter's...
Hello I recently discovered your Yahoo list. I have a personal interest in the 1812 period and I will be attending the symposium at Guelph University next...
Check out the latest issue of Via Rail's Destinations Magazine. In it there is an article and pictures about the 1812 Bicentennial. It specifically mentions...
For anyone who might be interested, Clinton Community College will host an archaeological field school this summer focused on the War of 1812 site of Pike's...
Good Day! In anticipation of the War of 1812 Garrison weekend at old Fort Norfolk (Norfolk, Va.) during OpSail 2012, I have pasted a link to a documentary on...
