Calling all reenactors!!

[macwilkin]

Howdy all,

I need some assistance from any Highland Regiment reeanctors of the American Revolution period. I am hoping to make a Black Watch kilt my next purchase (after some weight loss), that will be used for dual living and reenacting purposes. Should I go ahead and get the kilt in wool, or is PV/acrylic acceptable?

I know a lot of people stress "correct" fabric, and I didn't know if this was of the same mention.

Also, on a side note (hijacking my own thread, I reckon?), can anyone PM me with some resources on said reenacting, and also with an answer as to which would be "better" to buy first, a belted plaid or a kilt? (I.E., was there a reason some wore one, or was it personal preference?)

Thank y'all in advance.

~Yeti

You might want to get in touch with the Brigade of the American Revolution, a reputable organization of Revy War reenactors:

http://www.brigade.org/barmem/british/brit.html

I note that there are two companies of the 42nd listed there, and one of them a grenadier company.

In terms of material, wool is the only way to go. Trust me on this. I reenacted for over a decade, and you'll want to do your research before you buy any kit. Some units even assign mentors now to help newbies out, but make sure you contact any unit you may wish to join and see what standards they have in terms of authenticity. I can guarantee that PV is going to be a major no-no for any unit worth its salt (PV would be "farby").

T.

[BoldHighlander]

Hello,

I am a member of the BAR (Brigade of the American Revolution) as well as the recreated 84th RoF Royal Highland Emigrants. I'm also the moderator for the 84th RHE's egroup. The 84th has numerous units around the US, though I'm not sure of the active status of some of them, I could put the question out there for any in your neck of the woods. The Ohio company would probably be the closest. Here are some links:

1st Coy 2nd Bn (Ohio)
http://members.tripod.com/~ohio84th/

I'll list the NY company just because they have more info listed at this time:
10th Coy 1st Bn (NY)
http://www.geocities.com/piseag/84th_Fun.html

Our members egroup (that I moderate):
84th_RHE eGroup
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/84th_RHE/?yguid=3057750

And though currently inactive (i.e. retooling the unit), and just for the heck of it here's my unit:
5th Coy 1st Bn (Pacific NW)
http://www.geocities.com/pnw_84rhe/

there are other companies (Maryland / Nova Scotia / California etc) but I'm not aware that they have websites of there own. Also, the regimental website of Colonel Kim Stacy is being revised & is not on-line. Too bad, it was a treasure trove of info. Col. Stacy himself is putting the finishing touches on a book about the 84th RoF that has been under research for years!

I'm not sure that the 84th RHE's as a whole still belongs to the BAR, but individual members do. Oh, wool is the only way to go!
We have fairly high standards of authenticity when it comes to uniforms / weapons. It's all been fairly well researched, we have a good idea of what is what & what is not.

Anyhow, do give us a look & if you have any more questions give me a shout!
I'll assist as I can. Best of luck!

Aye.