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The 23rd Regiment at Ft. Niagara 2019 The men and women of the 23rd are dedicated to learning about history by recreating it. We read books, visit sites, reenact battles and camp life to understand what the peoples of 1812 experienced. By experiencing history, we add another dimension to understanding it.
Reenacting goes as far back as the Roman Republic. The reenactment of the Battle of Hastings takes place every year around the same famous hill is southeastern England. Our effort revolves around making history our own, rather than leave it to academics, television stations and movie entertainment. The crucial feature is that everyone can interact with live reenactors, they are not just relegated to observe a performance.
The US 23rd Regiment is a mainstream reenactment organization that makes every effort to appear authentic, but we do come out of character when alone or for a specific educational purpose. Out of sight we will use the occasional modern technique to prevent us from getting things like Lyme disease. Safety is a crucial concern, and we will use all methods, regardless of time period, to remain safe. For the public, our objective is to allow people to see the everyday activities of 19th Century individuals, watch battle reenactments, and interact with historical demonstrations to help them understand an obscure part of American history; an important chapter that is often overlooked by history books.
For members of the 23rd regiment Interaction is a vital element. We want everyone to come in contact with history as directly as possible. “Living history” is much more than a catch phrase for our members.
Western New York has a rich history in relation to the War of 1812 and ended up being a major front for the entire war. The War of 1812 gave us the national anthem and the Navy's motto "Don't give up the ship."
The 23rd U.S. Infantry Regiment was a regular infantry regiment originally formed on June 26th, 1812. The 23rd saw action in 14 battles during the War of 1812. In 1815, it was combined into what is presently the 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
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