American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate a battle or event associated with the American Civil War. Hobbyists and history buffs dress in clothing and uniforms of the time period and use 19th century weapons as they portray life in the 1800s and simulate famous battles of the war.

1. Living histories: Demonstrate the life of a Civil War soldier
2. Public demonstrations: Reenactments of small battles for public education
3. Tactical battles: Involve strategic planning by both sides and are not for public spectacle
4. Scripted battles: Accurate recreations of actual Civil War events

1. "Farbs" and "Mainstreamers" are more casual participants less concerned with authenticity
2. "Authentics" and "Hard-Cores" are participants serious about historical accuracy

• Official Site: Civil War News

• Google News

• The Regimental Quartermaster: Civil War sutler

• Official Site: Civil War Reenactors Sutler List

• Official Site: Steen Cannon & Ordnance Works

• Headwear: Dirty Billy's Hats

• Mercury Supply Company: Goods and Clothing for Reenactors and Enthusiasts

• Coon River Mercantile: Period Clothing & Links to Reenactment Units

• American Civil War: Research Site

• Amazon.com: Civil War Combat Video

• Morningside Books: The American Civil War Source

• C.J. Daley: Historical Reproductions

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