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Rob Hodge posing at Chickamauga One of our most frequently asked questions is "How can I find a reenactor to come and talk to my class?" CWPT is happy to provide a list of living historians around the country willing to make classroom visits. Unfortunately, we are not able to evaluate all our volunteers' skill at interpreting to children, so teachers should contact reenactors directly and interview them concerning the material they mean to present.

Most reenactors will need several weeks advance notice and some will request a fee for services.

If you who would like to be on this list, please e-mail the Director of Education at jrosenberry@civilwar.org. Required information: name, portrayal/program material, city state, distance willing to travel, fees, one or both of phone and email. Optional information: address, website, other notes or comments.

Alabama

Reenactor: David S. Neel, Jr.
Portrays: CS or US infantry; enlisted or officer.
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
Will travel: 50
Fees: None.
Phone: 205-913-4873
Email: dsneeljr@yahoo.com

Reenactor: Victoria Rumble
Portrays: Foodways historian, author, living historian
City: Florence
State: Alabama
Will travel: Nationwide
Fees: Expenses plus $50 to $100 per day depending on length and type of program.
Phone: 256-766-7070
Email: thistledewbooks@comcast.net
Website: www.thistledewbooks.com
Other notes: Numerous programs are outlined on the website. Victoria offers lectures and cooking demonstrations, teaches cooking classes, and speaks on the material culture of the 18th and 19th century. "New and old volunteers were so excited about our site after spending three days in "An Antebellum Workshop" with Victoria. There was great interaction and hands-on activities that really got them involved. Victoria shared written information to help us put together An Antebellum Primer for volunteers to continue learning after the workshop. Not only did the participants learn much, they also laughed and had fun. Victoria has started this site in the correct direction to develop the authentic interpretation of the antebellum home of Landon Carter Haynes that we wish to have for educational programs for school children and the public." -- Penny McLaughlin, Executive Director, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

Reenactor: Bill Butler
Portrays: Western Theater Union Infantry; U.S. Regular Infantry.
City: Montgomery
State: Alabama
Will travel: 75
Fees: None.
Phone: 334-356-4526
Email: butler1970@gimail.af.mil

Arizona

Reenactor: Glenn L. Meek
Portrays: 30+ years of research and reenacting.
City: Tucson
State: Arizona
Will travel: 100
Fees: None.
Email: glennlmeek@yahoo.com

Arkansas

Reenactor: Ellen DiMaggio
Portrays: Women of the War Between the States, 19th Century Women in America.
City: Little Rock
State: Arkansas
Will travel: Nationwide
Fees: $150 per program plus travel.
Phone: 870-814-5646
Email: ellen@speakingofladies.com
Address: 2300 Rebsamen Park, Ap. E207, Little Rock AR 72202
Website: www.speakingofladies.com
Other notes: "One of the most powerful, educational and fun experience in learning I have ever witnessed. Miss Ellie has mastered the art of delivering Women's History in a forum that is non traditional yet mesmerizing. I recommend her for all ages, races and nationalities. " ~Sergeant First Class Arlisa E. Rivers, Diversity Manager and Equal Opportunity Advisor, Fort Hood, Texas.

California

Reenactor: Diane Swanson
Portrays: The US Sanitary Commission here in So. Cal. Can do living history presentations at various events around SC regarding all aspects of the work of the Sanitary Commission 1861-1866. Represent an agent of the USSC. Have quite a few artifacts from the USSC, and can bring a number of display items if there is room. Prefer to do presentation dressed in period attire.
City: Anaheim
State: California
Will travel: 25
Fees: Depends on duration: $50-$100.
Phone: 714-792-2834
Email: ussanitarycommission@yahoo.com
Website: www.forttejon.org/ussc
Other notes: Has also done a presentation at CSF about importance of reenacting.

Reenactor: Keith Cunningham
Portrays: Late war confederate reenactor, a member of the 1st Kentucky (Orphan Brigade).
City: Costa Mesa
State: California
Will travel: 50
Fees: $125 or lunch and cover for sub-teacher.
Phone: 714 418 8356
Email: CanisScot@aol.com

Reenactor: Becki Redwine
Portrays: Becki Redwine portrays Sarah Caroline Bell Watie, wife of Brigadier General Stand Watie (of whom she is his 4th great grandniece), the only full-blooded Cherokee Indian General in the Civil War. "Earlier treaties with the US Government have proven that government to be untrustworthy, and so we have cast our lot with the Confederacy in hopes of better treatment."
City: Exeter
State: California
Will travel: 300
Fees: Travel expenses.
Phone: 559-250-4577
Email: redwinebl@aol.com

Reenactor: Jon Monastero
Portrays: Union and Confederate infantrymen
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Will travel: Nationwide
Fees: $200 per program plus travel.
Phone: 310-486-5399
Email: jonmonastero@sbcglobal.net
Address: 1961 N. Argyle Ave. #15 Los Angeles, CA 90068
Other notes: Jon has presented at Cal State Fullerton and in 5th, 8th and 11th grade classrooms throughout Southern California. He was featured in Edutopia.org: http://www.edutopia.org/class-warfare. "Mr. Monastero was amazing! Our students loved him and learned so much. They were completely engaged during his presentations. It was the highlight of the semester!" -Glen Greenfield, 8th grade US History teacher, Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA

Connecticut

Reenactor: Dr. James M. Volo
Portrays: Cavalry, daily life North or South.
City: Norwalk
State: Connecticut
Will travel: 100
Fees: Expenses plus honorarium.
Email: jimvolo@yahoo.com
Website: www.Civil-War-History.com
Other notes: I am presently teaching part time at Sacred Heart University. I am otherwise retired!

Florida

Reenactor: Roger L. Statzer
Portrays: Infantry division staff officer (captain). Confederate or Federal, Eastern or Western theater.
City: Lakeland
State: Florida
Will travel: 30
Fees: None.
Phone: 863-644-1048
Email: STATZER@aol.com
Other notes: Am willing and capable of both enlisted and officer, Federal or Confederate. Wife is a retired classroom teacher. Also a qualified reenactor. Have done lectures from 3rd grade through college and adult education.

Reenactor: Jeff H. Grzelak
Portrays: Union Solider as a private up to an officer. Displays include tents, artifacts, coins, stamps, and more. Programs include life of a common soldier and how to build a log cabin.
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Will travel: Nationwide
Fees: No travel fee for local programs. Fees depend on length of travel outside Central Florida and scope of program and exhibits.
Phone: 407-497-5485
Email: Jeff1864@cfl.rr.com
Other notes: Has 35 years experience. Currently puts on programs for the National Park Service, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina State Parks, and the U.S. Mint.

Georgia

Reenactor: Tripp Corbin
Portrays: Western theater CS and Federal Infantry with main focus on Atlanta Campaign.
City: Dacula
State: Georgia
Will travel: 60
Fees: Varies.
Email: trippcor@bellsouth.net
Website: www.armoryguards.org

Reenactor: Dr. Arnold Huskins
Portrays: Confederate, Union and British Revolutionary War infantry soldiers
City: Grovetown
State: Georgia
Will travel: 75
Fees: None.
Phone: 706-496-2610
Email: xtianconfdrt@aol.com

Reenactor: Peter Bonner
Portrays: I began my school presentation approximately 20 years ago presenting displays, stories and hands on items of Civil War soldiers from the Union and Confederacy with and emphasis on the battles and troops seen in Georgia history. I did this because a large amount of the information in the school books revolve around Grant and Lee in Virginia. My programs have grown to include programs on Native Americans, Black History and Revolutionary War in Georgia. Last year I began a programs for the 1st graders on the Pilgrims and Indians . All programs are uplifting, fun and provide displays that can be seen, touched and even tried on.
City: Hampton
State: Georgia
Will travel: 150
Fees: Starts at $4.00 per child up to $500 + milage.
Phone: 770-946-0471
Email: mail@peterbonner.com
Website: www.peterbonner.com
Other notes: I travel in the metro Atlanta area but have gone as far as Tenn. and Alabama to provide school programs. I have traveled all over the US to provide historical presentations for corporate groups but that pricing is different from my school pricing. All schools are different and so I will be glad to discuss each schools needs. This year I will be providing a DVD that adds school resources, games etc. for each group that books with me.

Reenactor: Joseph Gangler
Portrays: Western theater Confederate and Federal Infantry, Confederate Ambulance Corps, and Civilian.
City: Valdosta
State: Georgia
Will travel: 60
Fees: None however I do ask for donations for CW preservation funds and also will travel outside of 60 miles if paid some money to offset cost of fuel and food.
Email: flatlandersmess62@gmail.com
Website: flatlandersmess62.googlepages.com

Illinois

Reenactor: Steven Quick
Portrays: 1st and 3rd person Confederate infantry. 3rd person HL Hunley submariner. Also does Rev War and WWI.
City: Arlington Heights
State: Illinois
Will travel: 40
Fees: $250 to $500 depending on group size/presentation.
Phone: 847-394-1057
Email: rebsailor8@sbcglobal.net
Website: historymania.org
Other notes: 15 years of experience.

Reenactor: Kevin R. Wright
Portrays: Union or Confederate cavalry trooper or officer with all proper accoutrements, including the horse.
City: Chicago
State: Illinois
Will travel: 50
Fees: Donations to offset cost accepted. Donation to offset cost requested if Mr.
Phone: 708-372-3834
Email: CWCAV3TN@yahoo.com
Other notes: Currently C/O of the 3rd Tenn. Cavalry Company C and a member of the 8th Illinois Cavalry.

Reenactor: Phil Lauricella
Portrays: Medical, Infantry. First person narrative and demonstrations.
City: Elburn
State: Illinois
Will travel: 120
Fees: Yes, inquire.
Phone: 630-377-0698
Email: CWSurgeon@att.net
Website: www.dontknowmuchabouthistory.net
Other notes: Phil Lauricella offers a program focused on grades 4-8. His topics vary from Civil War medicine, infantry, and general soldier life (as Leander Stillwell, a soldier in the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry).

Indiana

Reenactor: Randy D. McNally
Portrays: Federal Infantry, The only Irish regiment from Indiana.
City: Frankton
State: Indiana
Will travel: 50
Fees: None. Donations accepted (not for profit).
Phone: 765-963-6267
Email: randy.d.mcnally@delphi.com

Iowa

Reenactor: Greg Piklapp
Portrays: Mr. Piklapp does a 6th Tenn Confederate Infantry impression, mid to late war period, Army of Tennessee. He also can portray an Iowa infantry soldier serving in the Western Theater mid to late war as well. He has been reenacting for over 14 years, has done numerous class room presentations, done a couple museum exhibits, has full kits for both impressions for display.
City: Boone
State: Iowa
Will travel: 60
Fees: Donation to the Iowa Battle Flag Project.
Phone: 515-432-2560
Email: gpiklapp@yahoo.com
Website: www.armysw.com

Reenactor: Bob Welch
Portrays: Dressed in period attire, Bob Welch performs songs from the Civil War period, and tell the stories behind them, accompanying myself on banjo and guitar. Bob covers the causes of the Civil War, major events, battles and key figures, such as Lincoln, Lee, Grant, etc.
City: Dubuque
State: Iowa
Will travel: 400
Fees: A fee is requested or Bob can often procure a sponsor for the program.
Phone: 563-582-6297
Email: bobw1863@aol.com
Website: www.bobwelch1863.com
Other notes: Program length: 45 minutes-1 hour. Bob can tailor the presentation for students from about 4th grade through middle school and high school.

Reenactor: Marvin Roose
Portrays: We have members in states surrounding Iowa who participate with us doing presentations. We usually do school presentations, but have done civic events such as the 1812 Overature using our cannons for symphony orchestras. We usually divide into five groups for school presentations. The groups are Civil War medicine, women's clothing and interests, weapons of the war, camp life of the soldiers, and a southern perspective, with firing of the cannon for all at the end of the presentation.
City: Lake View
State: Iowa
Fees: $350 plus mileage reimbursement.
Phone: 712-657-2576
Email: mroose1@iowatelecom.net
Address: 2781 300th St. Lake View, Iowa
Other notes: We are quite heavily booked from March to the first of June as that seems to be when the students study Civil War history. We are officially known as 2d Battery Iowa Light Artillery. Our group as been in existence for around 15 years.

Kansas

Reenactor: George W. and Diane Bernheimer
Portrays: Our impressions are of a United States Sanitary Commission Field Relief Agent and Volunteer. George also does an impression of a Civil War Correspondent. We have been involved in Civil War and Territorial Kansas (1854-1861) living history presentations since 1995. We are members of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry (Civil War) and the Lecompton Reenactors (Territorial Kansas) living history groups. We present to school, civic, and church groups as well as being a part of programs at historic sites as individuals and as part of the larger groups.
City: Topeka
State: Kansas
Will travel: 100
Fees: Negotiable.
Phone: 785-228-2889
Email: lvnghstry@usa.com
Website: www.lvnghstry.org

Kentucky

Reenactor: Rose Branham
Portrays: Women in the Civil War.
City: Ashland
State: Kentucky
Will travel: 200
Fees: None.
Phone: 606-928-3046
Email: bbranham@att.net
Other notes: Enjoys educating the students - as well as adults - on the customs and style of dress of the 1860s.

Reenactor: Fritz Jacobs
Portrays: 5th Indiana Light Artillery and also do a medical impression. For "school days" can give an overview of the life of a soldier and show different types of uniforms.
City: Winchester
State: Kentucky
Will travel: 50
Fees: Lunch.
Phone: 859-749-0686
Email: CPTFritz@aol.com
Website: www.7thKentucky.org

Maryland

Reenactor: Michael Virts
Portrays: Civil War in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland
City: Silver Spring
State: Maryland
Will travel: 50
Fees: None.
Phone: 301-466-5803
Email: michael.virts@dot.gov
Address: 8750 Georgia Avenue, # 1415-B, Silver Spring, MD
Other notes: Love visiting classrooms and also have Civil War soldier re-enactor friends to join me. Contribute CWPT memberships to the classes I visit as well.

Massachusetts

Reenactor: Elliot M. Levy
Portrays: Classroom presentations and full encampments featuring cannon firing. For both types of presentations the group includes the following: Any historical aspect of the Civil War; Full discussion of all aspects of a soldiers life and living conditions - food, tents, soldiers uniforms and brogans; Large display of artifacts, featuring artillery shells; Display of personal items carried in haversack; Full discussion and demonstration of Civil War Arrtillery; Full history of the 9th Massachusetts Battery and its role in the war; Discussion of women's role in Civil War; Medical impression, complete with examples of instruments; Dental impression with instruments; Flags of the war; Musket drill and firing (if outside); Cannon drill and firing (If outside): have a 10Lb Parrot and 12Lb Mt. Howizter; Role of Jewish soldiers in Civil War.
City: Longmeadow
State: Massachusetts
Will travel: 100
Fees: Fees vary.
Phone: 413-5751593
Email: Captbigelow@aol.com
Address: 97 Brooks Rd., Longmeadow, Ma. 01106
Website: www.9thMassBattery.org
Other notes: We will travel anywhere in Mass, Ct., Southern Vt and Southern N.H. This would be approx 100 radius. Our fees vary depending on what the school wants...full encampments with cannons being the most costly. We will negotiate depending on how far and how much system wants. All presentations are done in uniform.

Reenactor: Bill Hallett
Portrays: Life of and demonstrate the articles of the private Civil War soldier for the Union Army.
City: Newburyport
State: Massachusetts
Will travel: 50
Fees: Minimum $60.
Phone: 978.994.4717
Email: monocacyus@yahoo.com
Other notes: President of the Civil War Round Table of New Hampshire. I can talk on other topic. Contact me for various topics. Talk is usually about 50 minutes with room for a question and answer session.

Michigan

Reenactor: Michael and Linda Discher
Portrays: Mike portrays Confederate infantry and artillery. Linda focuses on civilians.
City: Battle Creek
State: Michigan
Will travel: 50
Fees: $0 for private, sub-teacher pay for public.
Phone: 269-965-3404
Email: copperhead1861@aol.com
Other notes: icdobbia2@aol.com

Minnesota

Reenactor: Robert G. Wedell
Portrays: Slide shows on Battle of Cedar Creek and numerous other sites and have some equipment for show.
City: White Bear Lake
State: Minnesota
Will travel: 50
Fees: None.
Phone: 651-429-9048
Email: wedel004@iphouse
Address: 2203 Southwood Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Missouri

Reenactor: Peter Levy
Portrays: 1st Reg't, U.S. Sharpshooters, Company C.
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Will travel: 650
Fees: None. Depends on distance.
Phone: 817-715-9925
Email: peter.levy@navy.mil
Address: 5361 Stewart Avenue, Belton, MO. 64012
Other notes: I began reenacting as a member of the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer, 2nd Company of Sharpshooters, representing John Morrisson, who died 11/27/64. He was a native Irishman from Dublin. Although my expertise is in the USSS, I am knowledgeable about Artillery ( 3rd US Light), Infantry (22ndMASVI, 173rdNYSVI0, and have done reenacting with the 5th TX Partisan rangers Sharpshooters. My area of research includes the Irish, and Jewish members of the service, and Navy History. I have done multi-media, and encampment presentations with schools - 3rd Grade through Jr. College.

Nevada

Reenactor: Donald L. Hotchkiss Jr., PE
Portrays: I have been teaching a civil war class for 6 years now and teach it in 16 schools per year. I go into the classroom or auditorium or outside in the grass and spend the entire day teaching all US History Students (combined classes) a 45 min to 90 min Civil War class about the Daily Life of a Typical Civil War Soldier. I am sometimes assisted with up to 5 other people in period dresses and uniforms. We take 12 sets of uniforms, leather gear and muskets into the school and we put a dozen students in uniform. While I am making my classroom lecture presentation with slides, DVDs, music, the dozen selected students are backstage being drilled by a Sgt. At some point they come back into the classroom and go thru a rifle drill demonstration. We set up tents, ammunition boxes, fire irons over a camp fire with cooking implements, water barrels, saddle s, tables with a daily food ration and go thru the contents of a typical haversack. We discuss tactics, politics, slavery, weapons, diseases, field sanitation, roll of women in the CW and suttlers. We pass around an artillery shell and a mimie ball. We show a chamber pot with Gen Butler's face on the bottom of it and discuss Military Governors. We sound various bugle calls and the roll of the infantry, Cavalry and Artillery. We show a short portion of the movie Gettysburg to show the fighting. We end the classroom session with a question and answer session. We have always been asked back. We have even taken a horse to the school and put on a mounted demonstration.
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
Will travel: 200
Fees: Non-profit, accept tax deductible donation.
Phone: 702 240-6863
Email: cpth65eng@aol.com
Address: 2524 Cove Road, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Other notes: We are booking now for the 2007/2008 school year. We are going to limit ourselves to 16 schools this year.

New Jersey

Reenactor: Len Entrabartolo
Portrays: Portrayal of a Union soldier with the 15th NJ Volunteers, Co. A. The living history given is the life of a Union soldier during the Civil War. A full display of everything that a soldier would have had with him is set up. Includes personal items, full military kit and uniform and period banjo and other instruments for camp life.
City: Califon
State: New Jersey
Will travel: 150
Fees: None.
Phone: 908-832-1462
Email: civilwarprivate@yahoo.com
Other notes: Also portrays a minstrel of the period which provides a living history covering the popular music of the period. Minstrel banjo, jawbone, bones tamborine and dress are all provided.

Reenactor: Dave Giacomoni
Portrays: 1st New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery D Powhatan Artillery 7th PA Cavalry, Company D 12th New Jersey Voilunteer Infantry,Company H. Have been reenacting, presenting living histories and doing school/civic programs since 1998.
City: Malada
State: New Jersey
Will travel: 30
Fees: Donation accepted.
Phone: 856 694-1332
Email: dave1nja@yahoo.com
Website: www.angelfire.com/nj4/civilwar

New York

Reenactor: Ken Colomba
Portrays: Union Cavalry impression I usually display all that a Cavalry Soldier may have carried with himself including horse tack. I also can do a Naval impression as well.
City: Warwick
State: New York
Will travel: 45
Fees: Negotiable.
Phone: 845-986-9810
Email: kc15nyvc@optonline.net
Website: www.15thnewyorkcavalry.org
Other notes: Have presented Civil War programs at several schools in Orange County, NY area. I have also have been a guest of the National Park Service at Fort Wadesworth, Staten Island, NY, for Civil War education day. Have been called by several production companies for documentary films.

North Carolina

Reenactor: Jeremie England
Portrays: Co. H 23rd NC Troops and Co I 40th Illinois Troops.
City: Cherryville
State: North Carolina
Will travel: 500
Fees: None.
Phone: 704-435-1810
Email: jjohn15720@aol.com

Reenactor: Skip Smith
Portrays: Commanding officer of the 26th North Carolina Infantry.
City: Lenoir
State: North Carolina
Will travel: 150
Fees: None.
Phone: 828-396-0702
Email: sksmith@caa.k12.nc.us
Website: www.26nc.org
Other notes: We are a state-wide unit and have members who are willing to talk to schools...thus we can cover just about the entire state.

Reenactor: David Hejl
Portrays: Soldier Life. Confederate soldier equipment.
City: Youngsville
State: North Carolina
Will travel: 20
Fees: None.
Email: hejld@yahoo.com

Ohio

Reenactor: Jeff Clapham
Portrays: Substantial reading; visiting most of the major battlefields east of the Mississippi; experience as a reenactor with two artillery units, including demonstrations in school events, member of a crew live-firing a Coehorn mortar in competition; and a member of two Civil War roundtables.
City: Carroll
State: Ohio
Will travel: 150
Fees: None.
Phone: 614-837-1029
Email: jclapham91@aol.com
Address: 8575 Winchester Road, Carroll, Ohio 43112
Other notes: Particular interest are the artillery; the Union 3rd Corps, especially at Gettysburg, and Abraham Lincoln.

Reenactor: Jim Seitz
Portrays: Soldier life.
City: Columbus
State: Ohio
Will travel: 50
Fees: None.
Phone: 614-875-5532
Email: mtcwjim@aol.com
Other notes: I can speak about battles and the aftermath. I can show a video with my daughters explaining their clothing and toys. I pass around artifacts. I get some kids up and go through company drill. I speak about what comes to my mind, the teachers or feed off the students questions.

Reenactor: James Oiler
Portrays: Camp commander of the Cadot-Blessing Camp #126 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
City: Gallipolis
State: Ohio
Will travel: 50
Fees: None.
Phone: 740-245-0134
Email: jboiler@sbcglobal.net
Website: home.zoomnet.net/~joiler

Reenactor: Michael Farnsley
Portrays: Artist Correspondent for Harper's Weekly Newspaper. Also can portray an impression as Union Infantrymen-Eastern or Western theater.
City: Tipp City
State: Ohio
Will travel: 100
Fees: Gas mileage and meal.
Phone: 937-237-5328
Email: mfarnsley@mac.com
Website: www.bohemianbrigade.com

Pennsylvania

Reenactor: Allan Shikhvarg
Portrays: Gen. James Longstreet, CSA.
City: Abington
State: Pennsylvania
Will travel: 60
Fees: Travel expenses.
Phone: 215-888-0134
Email: Old_Pete@Comcast.net
Website: www.geocities.com/civilwarhf
Other notes: Living Historian portraying Lt-Gen. James Longstreet. Pretty knowledgeable. Usually when dealing with schools - briefly touch on Longstreet's biography but talk about the War and soldiers' lives in general terms. Will bring small accouterments of Officer. You can contact Mr. Dan Shaffer - Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, Pa - (610) 892-3460 or dshaffer@w-ssd.org for a reference.

Reenactor: Sam Grant and Julie Marvin
Portrays: Julie Marin: A graduate of Tufts University, a history teacher and life-long lover of American biographies, Julie presents the lives of thirteen courageous women from both sides of the Civil War. She enriches her presentations with interactive materials including dressing a model and a "try it yourself" side saddle that reveals the secrets of this classic tradition. Sam Grant as General Ulysses S. Grant: A highly acclaimed academic and motivational speaker, film producer and United States veteran, Sam has dedicated the last seventeen years of his life to understanding, portraying and honoring Ulysses S. Grant. His inspiring and informative visits are entirely first person and all audiences that have engaged him in the past have left with the overwhelming feeling that they have experienced the true General Grant, up close and personal, as history should be.
City: New London
State: Pennsylvania
Will travel: 400
Fees: $250 plus travel expenses and $500 w/horses.
Phone: 508-277-8489
Email: julie.marin@yahoo.com
Website: www.usgrant.org

Reenactor: John Deppen
Portrays: Major General Winfield Scott Hancock
City: Northumberland
State: Pennsylvania
Will travel: 250
Fees: Negotiable.
Phone: 570-473-0390
Email: GeneralWSH@aol.com
Address: 774 Water Street, Northumberland, PA 17857
Other notes: For adults, I present a first-person dramatic program on Hancock's participation at the Battle of Gettysburg, and for students I deliver a similar program with greater emphasis on audience participation and a broader overview of the Civil War.

Reenactor: Paul Boccadoro
Portrays: Common soldier of the Civil War, 1861-1865. Confederate, Union, and Civilian. Uniforms and equipment for any time period of the war.
City: State College
State: Pennsylvania
Will travel: 75
Fees: $100 minimum.
Phone: 484-547-5906
Email: pieboy96@hotmail.com
Website: www.paulboccadoro.com
Other notes: Experienced in displays and talks for Boy Scout Troops, College Classes, and Middle/High School. 24 years old, correct physical type for portrayal.

South Carolina

Reenactor: Tom and Sherry Key
Portrays: Tom: typical soldier, US or CS. Sherry: Toys, Ladies and children's clothing, cooking.
City: Aiken
State: South Carolina
Will travel: 75
Fees: None. Gas $ for travel over 25 miles appreciated.
Phone: 803-652-2941
Email: sherrylkey@yahoo.com
Website: www.psrs-csa.com

Reenactor: Gerry Saddler
Portrays: Confederate foot soldier.
City: Columbia
State: South Carolina
Will travel: 50
Fees: $100/day.
Email: pard05088@yahoo.com
Other notes: I have presented in middle schools, high schools and church services (children's teaching time relating faith in the ranks). I have also been involved in historical encampments in various states and historical sites.

Utah

Reenactor: Mark Trotter
Portrays: Union pre-civil war and during war.
City: Fairfield
State: Utah
Will travel: 55
Fees: $1 per student.
Phone: 801-768-8932
Email: marktrotter@utah.gov
Website: www.stateparks.utah.gov

Virginia

Reenactor: Michael Chapman
Portrays: Common Eastern Theater Virginia private or officer from the Confederacy.
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Will travel: 30
Fees: Not usually. Any fees are donated to CWPT.
Phone: 703-536-2475
Email: dustyswb@verizon.net
Website: www.stonewallbrigade.com
Other notes: Mr. Chapman is capable of talks on uniforms, food, and weapons. Demos where firing is allowed add to the program, so if permission can be obtained to fire outside at the school, it would enhance any demonstration. Outside demos, even without gun, are possible also.

Reenactor: Ron Beavers
Portrays: 1. Pre-Civil War Railroading (covering the period from 1830 up to 1860). 2. Civil War Railroads (mostly centered on the Eastern Theatre) and how they were used by both sides during the conflict. I also have special presentations on the United States Military Railroad and railroads of local interest - The Orange and Alexandria RR and the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad. 3. Civil War Logistics and how the understanding and use of logistics was the key to victory for the North. (Note, logistics can be a very boring subject to some but I can assure you that is not the case with my presentation). 4. Civilian Struggles During the Civil War is a national view of the perceptions and coping of 90% of the population that did not carry arms and Local Civilian Struggles centered on Alexandria, which was the American city during the Civil War occupied the longest by an invading and occupying army. 5. Legal and Political Aspects of the Civil War discusses and dissects portions of the U. S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and Gettysburg Address and analyzes how they were used during the war. Although not contentious, the presentation clearly reminds us to never take our American rights and privileges for granted.
City: Fairfax County
State: Virginia
Will travel: 75
Fees: None, will accept honorarium.
Phone: 703-978-6820
Email: cwrr@cox.net

Reenactor: Logan Metesh
Portrays: Typical eastern theater Confederate private
City: Fredericksburg
State: Virginia
Will travel: 25
Fees: $50 plus gas.
Phone: 313-410-5961
Email: TMetesh@umw.edu
Other notes: I have been a reenactor for 5 years and have given countless presentations to middle schools. Presentations can include general war history, info about uniforms, weapons, medicine, battles, soldier life etc and I also bring some relics to add to the presentation. If permission is given, I can even do a live fire demonstration of the rifled musket.

Wisconsin

Reenactor: Kent Peterson
Portrays: Nursing in the Civil War, Life as a Civil War soldier.
State: Wisconsin
Will travel: 25
Fees: $25 appreciated for expenses.
Email: kapeterson@wi.rr.com
Other notes: Portrays the 28th Wisconsin Infantry. Prefers grades 5 - 8.

Reenactor: Dan McGraw
Portrays: Portrays both Union and Confederate common infantry soldiers and has a firm understanding of their daily routines, drill, uniforms, equipment and weapons. Has put together his impression/presentation through extensive research and investment. He enjoys working with students and teachers and has participated in several school programs. In addition to being a living historian/reenactor, he is also a member of the Sons of Union Veterans. Each year, he and his wife travel to Civil War battlefields and are very interested in preservation. He is a graduate of the US Army War College at Carlisle PA and have a masters degree.
City: Appleton
State: Wisconsin
Will travel: 70
Fees: None.
Phone: 920-739-1434
Email: dsmcgraw@new.rr.com

Reenactor: Steve Michaels
Portrays: Civil War genealogy, GAR in Milwaukee/SE Wisconsin communities, Civil War Memorials in Southeast Wisconsin, 1st person impression of BG Kilbourn Knox (military governor of Milwaukee's Soldiers Home 1889-91), slide presentation of Milwaukee's Soldiers Home during Knox's time, History of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in SE Wisconsin.
City: Franklin
State: Wisconsin
Will travel: 30
Fees: Based upon ability to pay.
Phone: 414-425-4648
Email: banner@suvcw.org
Website: www.suvcw.org/pcinc/smichaels.html
Other notes: Sec/Treas. of C.K. Pier Badger Camp 1, SUVCW, and member of Camp's Speakers' Bureau.

Reenactor: Patricia and Patrick Lynch
Portrays: Patrick portrays a 2nd Sergeant with Company K, 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and Col. E. L. Buttrick, 39th Wisconsin, with the West Side Soldiers Aid Society. Interests include School of the Soldier, history of the 2nd Wisconsin, Wisconsin in the Civil War, and Wisconsin characters: Cushing brothers, Cornelius Wheeler, Cordelia Harvey, Ira Dutton, Joseph Bailey, Col. Hans Heg, Old Abe. In addition to portraying Fanny Burling Buttrick, one of the Lady Managers of the Milwaukee's Soldiers' Home, Patricia loves teaching Civil War dancing. Presentations include hands-on Soldiers' Aid Society projects, history of benevolent activities in Wisconsin, Wisconsin children in the Civil War, Milwaukee's Soldiers' Home Fair, nineteenth-century home entertainments.
City: Hales Corners
State: Wisconsin
Will travel: 100
Fees: Donations accepted for West Side Soldiers Aid Soc.
Phone: 414-427-3776
Email: pplynch@starmax.com
Address: 5830 S. 92nd St. Hales Corners, WI 53130
Other notes: Patrick and his wife Patricia enjoy working together.

Reenactor: Marc Reed
Portrays: "The Life of a Soldier" Students learn what it was like to be a soldier during the Civil War. They actually see the equipment used and will hear stories about the era including food, housing and medical. Programs range from 1 reenactor in a classroom setting to all-day, outdoor programs with multiple reenactors. Personal impressions: 1st Kansas (Early war Federal); 41st Virginia (Late War Confederate) 16 years of classroom experience, including solo presentations and organizing all-day events.
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Will travel: 50
Fees: $50 to $4500 depending on program.
Phone: 414-464-7377
Email: MCRiter@aol.com
Other notes: Customized presentations have included: women civilians, 29th U.S Colored Troops, mortician, musician, battlefield artist and Abraham Lincoln. Day-long programs can feature a drill session, group presentations and a battle reenactment, and can include the aforementioned guest presenters plus an artillery unit.

Reenactor: Richard Gross
Portrays: Topographical Engineer, portraying a Lt. in the Army of the Potomac. The information that I teach is on military surveying and mapmaking during the Civil War.
City: Oconomowoc
State: Wisconsin
Will travel: 60
Fees: None for school presentations.
Phone: 262-965-3410
Email: ricka144@aol.com

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