The Tenth Michigan participates in various types of events each year. The TMI has attended over 350 different events of all types since our founding in 1976. We attend events both in Michigan and in other states. Types of events to name a few are as follows:
Battle Reenactments - these will recreate an actual battle or a period military situation. They are usually held as part of a larger muster type program that will include living history demonstrations & ladies events.
Living History - these programs are wide and diverse and may center around a specific topic or scenario. They include "First Person" in which the "soldier" speaks and acts as though the year is during the Civil War. The goal is to make history come alive for the auidience. Period Dances - these are held several times a year complete with period music. They may be part of a larger program or simply held on their own for the evening's enjoyment.
Battle Reenactments - these will recreate an actual battle or a period military situation. They are usually held as part of a larger muster type program that will include living history demonstrations & ladies events.
Living History - these programs are wide and diverse and may center around a specific topic or scenario. They include "First Person" in which the "soldier" speaks and acts as though the year is during the Civil War. The goal is to make history come alive for the auidience. Period Dances - these are held several times a year complete with period music. They may be part of a larger program or simply held on their own for the evening's enjoyment.
The gentlemen of the Tenth Michigan portray the Federal Soldier, circa 1863. In joining a local company, one "enlists" in much the same fashion as did our forefathers. Classroom sessions in addition to the annual Training Camp provide insight for the new recruit into the rudiments of 19th century military drill. New members will receive recommended equipment lists and sutlers for the proper items for the portrayal of a Tenth Michigan Infantry soldier. The expectation is that all "soldiers" will be fully equipped within 2 years of enlistment and that they will make a commitment for attendance and partcipation at events.
Won't you join us in this grand hobby and relive the marches, battles, and high society of an era now past?
The Tenth Michigan is a family oriented organization that encourages the entire family to participate. In that regard, the ladies of the Tenth Michigan portray a vital role and one that is as wide and diverse as was 1860s society itself. A sample of activities but certainly not a complete listing may include: nurses for the field hospital, quilting & sewing circles, teaching school for the young ones, afternoon teas and socials, or members of the Christian or Sanitary Commissions or Temperance movement. The ladies also play a large role in the planning & organizing of the military dress ball and other period dances. Period 1860s base ball matches are also part of the civilian side of the Tenth Michigan Infantry.
CONTACT HEADQUARTERS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO OBTAIN ENLISTMENT FORMS !
Would you like to become a reenactor? Stop by our Sutlers tent / Registration booth at the Mid Michigan Civil War Muster. Located in Deerfield Nature Park 6 miles west of High St./M-20, Mt. Pleasant. Ask for David or Renee Rowley. Tenth Michigan Infantry.
