Every year the 148th reenactment group tries to do as many events as possible to educate the public on the Civil War soldier and time period, as well as pay honor to the men who served proudly in this regiment from 1862-1865. Below is a list of where we will be during the current "campaign" season. We hope to see you at some of these events!

If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, please fill out our brief form on our Contact page to begin the "enlistment" process. We meet monthly in Waterloo, New York, and we'd love to see you there.

Our unit newsletter, "The Dispatch," is available online, and can give you a glimpse at what some of our members have been participating in recently.

2012 Campaign Season

We are currently in our off-season.
Please visit our Past Events page for information about events we regularly attend,
and check back for updates in the new year.

 

Living History vs. Reenactment

LIVING HISTORY: A living history is different from a reenactment in that it usually centers around camp life of the soldier and his family. It provides the best opportunity for us to have one-on-one conversations with the public. We show them our uniforms, tents, weapons, etc., up close, and address specific questions they have. Also, some soldiers' drills are performed to show the public the basics that a Civil War soldier would have to master before performing large drills as part of a company, regiment, brigade, division and corps. This type of event is especially good for children (ages 6 and up) interested in life during the Civil War era.

REENACTMENT: A Civil War reenactment is usually a reproduction of a specific event in history. Reenactments are done on a much larger scale than a living history, focusing on a specific battle as opposed to "a day in the life." These events are designed to give the audience an accurate representation of what took place in that particular battle, such as strategic maneuvers, prominent figures, and pivotal events. It also includes soldiers perform drills as part of a company, battalion, and/or regiment, which involve more complex commands to move soldiers around a battlefield. While there may be times when the public can converse with reenactors in camp, most of their time is spent preparing for the next event. A Civil War reenactment is best suited for history buffs and those fascinated by historic battles. Also, these events will include a great deal of load "gunfire" and possibly cannon fire, and might not be appropriate for the very young (ages 4 and under).