The Mason-Dixon Regiment

American Civil War Living Historians

President Lincoln wants you!!!

 

 

 

Defend the Union!  President Lincoln has called for 75,000 volunteers to quell the rebellion in the south.  The Mason-Dixon Regiment is recruiting now.  The Mason-Dixon Regiment is attached to the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Co. F.  Commanded by Lt. Charles Friedly, the regiment is poised to repel the southern threat.  Come be a part of recreating history by becoming a member of the military regiment.  We accept members with an interest in history or the Civil War in general.  You may want to portray a soldier, civilian, or play in the band.  No experience necessary for any of these positions.  We will train you.  Plans are in the works to form an artillery unit attached to the regiment.  So if shooting the big guns are of interest, jump aboard!

Contact: Lt. Charles Friedly at (724) 668-2018  or email:  cfriedly@alltel.net

 

Potential band members contact: Chief Musician Gregg Sweney at (724) 238-2648 or email:  sweendoc@yahoo.com

No experience necessary to join the band, we will train you.  You only need a desire to learn.

 

Jeff Davis want you too!  The Mason-Dixon Regiment also does southern soldier and band impressions, so if your tendencies and sympathies are directed toward the South, we can accommodate you.

Membership Application

                 The Mason-Dixon Regiment

                                (Membership Application)

 

 

 

 NAME: (Please Print) _________________________________________________________    

 

 Membership Type  (check one)  Single ___   Family ___ (add family member names on reverse side)                                                                                                                                            

*Under 18

(Parent Sign) _____________________________________________

(Parent or Guardian MUST accompany during events)

 

ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________

 

PHONE: (_____) _______________________

 

CITY _________________ STATE ________ ZIP_______________

 

*EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________ (most Regiment business done by Email)

 

BIRTH DATE ______________________________________________

 

SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ DATE _______________

 

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF FELONY ? ____________

(we use black powder firearms, if answer is yes, applicant may possibly be denied membership unless applying for musician, color bearer or civilian)

 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, WHO SHOULD WE NOTIFY ?

 

NAME (Please Print) ____________________________________________________________

 

PHONE NUMBER (____) _________________________

 

 

 

***Note about dues and insurance fee***

The $7 per person INSURANCE FEE is NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

                   Lt.  Charles Friedly                     

145 CONGRUITY RD
GREENSBURG, PA 15601

(724) 668-2018 or email:  cfriedly@alltel.net

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About The Mason-Dixon Regiment

 

  • HOW OLD MUST YOU BE TO BECOME A MEMBER ?

You may join at any age, however you must be 16 years of age or older to fire weapons and to serve on the mortar crew ( by permission of Parent or Guardian and Commanding Officer if under 18).

Younger members may be admitted on an individual basis in a non-firing capacity,

 A PARENT or GUARDIAN must be present at all activities…

 but a younger member can be a flag bearer or musician.

 

  • WILL I NEED TO GET MY UNIFORM(s) IMMEDIATELY ?

No, but try to be in a basic uniform and have your basic accouterments to

start participating in reenactments within a year.

 

  • WILL I NEED TO ATTEND EVERY EVENT TO REMAIN A MEMBER ?

No, in this Regiment it is not required. Family matters and work take precedence.

 

  • BESIDES REENACTING, WHAT ELSE IS THIS UNIT INVOLVED IN ?

This unit participates in dedications, parades, living histories, memorial services

 and fund raising activities.

 

  • HOW STRICT ARE YOU ABOUT AUTHENTICITY AND UNIT POLICY ?

We try to be as authentic as possible, no modern items are used in the open view of the public…

only when necessary.

 

  • HOW MUCH ARE YOUR DUES ?

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP at present is $20 per individual per year  or  $35 per family per year.

            AN ADDITIONAL $7 per member per year for unit insurance is required for serving

            on the cannon, using musket powder, camp fires etc. that could cause injury.

 

  • HOW ABOUT MY FAMILY ?

Your family is very welcome ! They are expected to follow the same rules

 as the membership does.

 

  • WHAT DO YOU USE THE DUES FOR ?

To help purchase the insurance, primers, cannon powder and office supplies,

such as copy paper and stamps. ** Our dues are lower than most other units with insurance.

 

  • ARE WOMEN ALLOWED TO PORTRAY SOLDIERS ?

Yes. In this unit, women may portray a soldier of the infantry, artillery or cavalry as long as they make an attempt to disguise themselves as male.

 

  • CAN I PORTRAY MORE THAN ONE ROLE ?

Yes. You may portray any or all soldier and civilian roles if you wish. If you have a specialty to show, all the better.

 

 

 

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Fill out information, fold in half and carry on your person at all times during any event.

Additional information may be written on the underside of form.

 

           

 

 


             Reenactor’s Medical Card

                              Carry on person at all times.

  Name:_____________________________________

 

  Unit: The Mason-Dixon Regiment  

  Battalion: Birney’s Division

 

 

  Address:___________________________________

  ___________________________________________                     

  Emergency Phone & Contact: _________________

  ___________________________________________

  Illness or Disorder:__________________________ 

  ___________________________________________

  Medication(s) _______________________________      

  ___________________________________________