Items Needed and Basic Rules

We will be sleeping in A-Frame tents, without floors, please make sure you have something to put under your bed roll (I found that a clear plastic 9 x 12 painters tarp makes an excellent floor) . Please make sure that your bed roll is warm enough as it might get cold during the night.


You will need to bring a bed roll (sleeping bag/blankets, a cot if you would like, and pillows), ground cloth, toiletries, canteen, a metal cup (if you have one, a non breakable mug otherwise), and extra money if you would like to visit the sutlers. For clothing you will need to bring: a t-shirt/tank top to wear under your dress, shorts/pants (depending on the weather) to wear under your skirt, black or dark colored shoes (you may get these dirty), and sleeping clothes. Also please bring a white long sleeve, button down shirt to wear if you need to wear one of the skirts. You will also need a hat, look at the clothing guidelines for suggestions. You will find that a small reticule(purse) or market basket to carry your items. If you have anything that would be considered “period correct” you may bring it and wear it but you are responsible for it.


As civilians we do not do everything that the Troopers (soldiers) will be doing, like drilling, marching, cleaning guns. However, we do have to follow the same rules. Some of these rules are non-negotiable due to BSA Youth Protection rules. Some of the rules are designed to make sure everyone feels comfortable in the group.

1. No entering the domiciles (tents, cabins, rooms, etc.) of the opposite gender.
2. Always let an advisor know when you are leaving camp. This is both courteous and for safety.
3. No public display of affection. This includes kissing, hugging, and hand holding.
4. The buddy system will be used at all times during Crew activities.
5. Use the buddy system when leaving camp, buddies must be of the same gender.
6. No leaving camp after “lights out”.
7. Civilians may not carry firearms/weapons of any kind.
8. Do not interrupt another reenactor while he/she is doing a first person impression. Do not heckle or call out corrections. (Constructive criticism is welcome but not in front of the public!)
9. When something is unsafe/dangerous to spectators or other reenactors, speak up!
10. Keep the camp authentic and hide all non period items such as coolers.
11. If you visit another unit, always ask and receive permission before you enter a tent or touch someone else’s belongings.
12. Take your turn getting firewood, water or other camp chore.
13. Always assist in packing the company items. The entire company used them, after all.
14. Always clean the area where the camp was. Leave it cleaner then when you arrived.
15. Follow the rules of Leave No Trace when outdoors.
16. Be courteous to your fellow Venturers.
17. As minimum, the Crew will abide by rules, regulations, and policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
18. Remember, above all else, we are ladies and will conduct ourselves accordingly.

There will be plenty of time to socialize with those that are portraying soldiers. However, when they are under the direction of the officers we are to leave them alone. When they are in camp they have duties to tend to. When they are finished they may socialize. We need to respect our soldiers and officers to make sure that we all have a great experience.

Minimum Requirements for First Person Impression: The reenactor is expected to do or say nothing that would distract others from performing or participating in first person activities. We are not asking for a certain level of participation, although we encourage you to do so. All we desire is for reenactors to refrain from being a distraction for those are participating in first person (i.e., never let your own good time spoil someone else's moment).  Avoid discussing the following:

1. Reenactor politics
2. Current events
3. Modern sports
4. The Internet
5. Where you bought the latest "cool" acquisition to your reenactment wardrobe
6. The "farbs" you saw earlier today
7. Any other modern topics