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.
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.
145 CONGRUITY RD
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
(724) 668-2018 or email: cfriedly@alltel.net
Frequently Asked Questions About The Mason-Dixon Regiment
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.
No, but try to be in a basic uniform and have your basic accouterments to
start participating in reenactments within a year.
No, in this Regiment it is not required. Family matters and work take precedence.
This unit participates in dedications, parades, living histories, memorial services
and fund raising activities.
We try to be as authentic as possible, no modern items are used in the open view of the public…
only when necessary.
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.
Your family is very welcome ! They are expected to follow the same rules
as the membership does.
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.
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.
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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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:___________________________________
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Emergency Phone & Contact: _________________
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Illness or Disorder:__________________________
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Medication(s) _______________________________
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