We are a group of amateur historians who devote a good deal of our time to historic research on Colonial America, particularly the period of the American Revolution. We portray an actual Maryland regiment - one that British historians describe as the best in the Continental Line! Our members are willing to devote a great deal of time and attention to their hobby as we reenact the camp life, tactics, drill, and combat of the third quarter of the 18th century. We normally do this on weekends - Friday night through Sunday afternoon. We live as soldiers and campfollowers did in the 18th Century, participating in events up and down the East Coast.

We reenact a dragoon regiment (mounted and dismounted) of Gen. George Washington's Continental Army during the American War for Independence. We are primarily based in the Northeastern United States  On this website, you will find information on the history of the original 2d Dragoons and their commander, Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, our recreated unit, photos, and related Revolutionary War links.

To anyone who may be interested in joining,  thank you for your interest in our hobby and particularly our regiment.  All of us in this group have a deep feeling for the preservation of the history of the Revolutionary War era.  This feeling causes many of us to be devoted to researching our past in order to bring what we learn to the present.  This is what we refer to as 'Living History'. As a volunteer organization, we spend some of our time on public displays and some on private events.  Public displays range from parades and ceremonies to demonstrations and re-enactments.  Private events include War Games, Authenticity Weekends and functions in original 18th century homes and sites where the public is not around.  We have also been involved in many film projects for public television and movies.  Most members of our regiment do as much or as little as they wish in terms of time commitments and resources.   Anyone reading this information who may be interested in joining this organization should keep in mind that you will get just as much out of this regiment as you put into it, if not more.  Our members come from all walks of life, all backgrounds and all different interests.  Some members are devoted to authentic portrayals, some to shooting and others to historical documentation.  What ever your interest may be, I assure you, this group will provide many years of good clean enjoyment.

   Anyone may become a member, since we portray a specific regiment of the Revolutionary War, we practice strict authenticity. This means that roles must be portrayed properly, we do not accept females as men-at-arms. All that is required is an interest in an authentic portrayal of the time period. Whether you find enjoyment from a late night camp fire on an actual 18th Century battlefield, the thunderous roar of musket and cannon volleys or the stirring site of charging horses with flags flying and swords swinging, it will all add up to an exhilarating experience.

The recreated Fifth Virginia Regiment is based out of Cleveland, Ohio, but has members all over Northeast Ohio, and is part of The Brigade of the American Revolution. The Fifth was accepted into the B.A.R. on September 8, 1974, as a probationary unit and on December 6, 1975, it was voted full status into the B.A.R.. The unit has taken part in reenactments all over the Eastern half of the United States, and Canada.

(BAR) (CTL)--Pulaski's Legion is dedicated to the perpetuation of the memory of Brigadier General Count Casimir Pulaski and the Independent Legion he founded and commanded during the American War of Independence.

The recreated Pulaski's Legion is generally located in the NYC metropolitan area and Lancaster PA. In keeping with the spirit of the original Legion, the unit, while commanded by a Polish American, is comprised of loyal American men descended from various nationalities. The unit generally attends re-enactments and other events from New England to Maryland. All energetic persons of good character are encouraged to apply for membership to the Adjutant at the address below.

Andrew Porter's Company of the 4th Battalion of Continental Artilllery was originally recruited in Pennsylvania and became part of George Washington's Continental Line in 1779.

Andrew Porter's Company is alive and well today due to its "modern day" counterpart...the 4th Battalion of Artillery in Corunna, Michigan. Each soldier carries a replica of the Brown Bess musket used during the revolution. He also carries the cartridge case, bayonet, canteen, knapsack, and haversack that was commonly used. The uniforms are faithfully reproduced using the same materials like those of the 18th century. Blue wool coats are faced and lined with scarlet trim and include 42 brass buttons. The small clothes which include the waistcoat and breeches are made of coarse linen and the shirt is of muslin.

The 4th Battalion of Artillery is a non-profit historical society and is incorporated in the State of Michigan. The society continues its original purpose: "to promote, stimulate and cultivate interest in all matters pertaining to the American Revolution, and is dedicated to recreation of the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary War period".

(BMVA, CCMA)--Who are we? We are a group of people that love history and come together to try and portray our forefathers and mothers to the best of our ability. We strive to be as accurate as possible with our portrayal. We have done extensive research to recreate the 18th century Military History, practices, culture, dress and articles that were used in the American Revolution. Our goal is to educate the Public through lectures, displays, and participation in Patriotic Ceremonies as well as School demonstrations. We take great pride in our interpretation and hard work in bringing the American Revolution alive. When you come and visit us, you will be impressed at our ability and passion of this period in our nations history.

(CTL)--The recreated Smith's Company was formed in 2001 as an alternate impression for the Maryland Loyalists Inc. It was our desire to have a Continental impression that reflected part of Maryland's history and gave us the flexibility to attend events where Redcoats might not be welcome. We are Applicant members of the Continental Line. Because this is an alternate impression, we will be most likely doing a limited number of select events each year.

As a rifle company, we will field in a variety of civilian clothes particular to the 1770's in Maryland. Rifle, smoothbore or musket are acceptable firearms. Each member is responsible for providing their own equipment including but not limited to clothing, firearm, tent and camp goods.

Membership is open to anyone, as it is in the Maryland Loyalists. Although we would prefer that you join both the Maryland Loyalists and Smith's, if you are only interested in the Smith's Company impression, you are welcome to join Smith's exclusively. Dues are the same regardless.

Savages Detachment is headquartered in Rome, NY with members all over the Central New York area. Our primary purpose is the education of the public about the lives and sacrifices made by the soldiers, women and children in the American Revolution. We do this by recreating, on a very small scale, a unit that actually existed during the war. We chose Savage's Detachment for two reasons, first it as an artillery unit- and second the original Savages Detachment served in our back yard, being garrisoned at Fort Stanwix (Schuyler), located in Rome, NY for nearly two years.

As a unit we strive to accurately portray what an artillery detachment would look like both in garrison and in the field. To accomplish this hundreds of hours of research and years of experience have been put forth by all members to determine what uniform(s) were worn by the men, what types of clothing the civilians would be wearing, what military equipment the soldiers would have been issued, the proper drills, and procedures used by the army at the time and the correct types of food that the soldiers were fed.