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Civil War Re-Enactment and Encampment Civilian Regulations CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT AND ENCAMPMENT CIVILIAN REGULATIONS MUSEUM RULES & REGULATIONS: Whether you are participating in the living history scenarios, presenting a special impression, or just attending the event to support your family members in the military you must follow these rules and regulations. The following list is a compilation of museum site rules and will be enforced during museum open hours (9:30am to 4:10pm both Saturday and Sunday): All modern items must be kept out of site of the public including but not limited to o cameras o baby strollers o cell phones o wrist watches o visible body piercings and tattoos o flip flops, sneakers or sandals o sunglasses o food and beverage containers, especially coolers Please refrain from wearing much make-up, nail polish, lipstick or gloss, and especially French manicures, nails art, or plastic nails. When able, please replace modern eyeglasses with period style wire frames with small oval lenses or wear contacts. NO MODERN CLOTHING OR SHOES are to be worn in the civilian camps during the hours the museum is open to the public. If, because of the heat, you wish to change out of your day dress and shoes you should consider wearing a period authentic wrapper and slippers. If you are changing into modern clothing you MUST leave the camp area and go to another part of the museum. Appearing in modern clothing in the civilian camp does not make a good impression on the museum visitors. Civilians must be fully dressed in period correct clothing when in public (outside of your tent) during the hours the museum is open to the public. This includes children. There will be no first person impressions of famous people without prior permission of the event committee. No prostitute impressions are allowed. No firearms are to be worn, carried, or used by civilians. Please refrain from using profane or inappropriate language in camp at any time. Respect military protocol. If possible, civilians wishing to visit a military camp should try to obtain a pass/military escort from the Provost. Children under the age of 12 are not to be left alone, or allowed to roam the museum grounds or enter any of the museum buildings without an adult. This includes restaurants and modern restrooms. CLOTHING GUIDELINES The following pages represent a handbook which should be used by civilian re-enactors to improve their current clothing, appearance, and impression. A guideline is defined as a general rule, principle, or piece of advice. These guidelines were written by re-enactors for re-enactors and they are meant to advance and progress the GCV&M Civil War Re-enactment over time. The planning committee hopes to educate and encourage all civilian re-enactors to increase awareness of authentic impressions over the next several years with the ultimate goal of sharing their knowledge of life in the 1860s with the museum’s visitors in order to recreate an authentic mid-century Civil War-era village environment for the benefit of the public and the re-enactors alike. First and foremost, ALL civilians are encouraged to participate in the civilian activities and living history scenarios taking place in the village during the event. If your group has an idea for a scenario or activity they would like to present please contact the Civilian Coordinators in advance (refer to contact page for email addresses and phone numbers). The committee considers thesewingacademy.org to be the premier resource for information on clothing, food, books and village life from 1830 to 1870. This is a wonderful resource available online 24/7. Each unit should send one civilian to the Friday night Civilian Coordinators’ Meeting (see event schedule for time and location). If your unit does not have a civilian coordinator, please designate one person as the civilian contact person for the weekend and have him/her attend. This meeting will cover important information about rations, firewood, first aid, civilian activities, etc. In all cases, it is best to use a reliable historically documented pattern with proper fit. Suggested patterns include Homespun Patterns, Past Patterns and Kanik’s Corner (although somewhat early for this period). For children, recommended patterns include Elizabeth Stewart Clark’s patterns for infants through teens, found at her website. Elizabeth also offers several free patterns for ladies and children on her website, www.thesewingacademy.com. LADIES’ CLOTHING GUIDELINES The clothing and accessories for all civilians should reflect an accurate Civil War era appearance at all times. This applies to both adults and children. Girls in their teens should dress as adults. Choose a standard one piece dress consisting of bodice and attached skirt - either a darted or gathered bodice with an appropriate long sleeve. The bodice should fit snugly. Choose natural fabrics – l00% cotton, silk, wool, or linen. Choose colors and patterns that were available during the period. Sheer and semi-sheer cottons were worn and are appropriate for the July heat. Ball gowns and other dresses with short sleeves and low cut necklines should only be worn in the evening. The white blouse and colored ‘camp’ skirt outfit is not appropriate except on young ladies and then only when worn with an appropriate jacket. A Garibaldi outfit, suitable for stylish young ladies, consists of a colored shirt with trim on the center front and shoulders and a skirt of a different color. Corset, petticoats and a hoop are strongly encouraged to be worn with these outfits in order to achieve the best period appearance. Always wear proper underpinnings so your clothes fit correctly and project an appropriate 1860’s look. Basic underpinnings consist of drawers, chemise, corset or stays, and petticoats. For your own comfort 100% cotton is recommended. Based on your impression choose a day hoop, corded petticoat or work hoop. Corsets are strongly encouraged (Past Patterns offers patterns for a variety of corsets including maternity corsets and ‘work stays’ for working women). Wear correct shoes (squared toed all leather lace up ‘boots’ over the ankle, or elastic side ladies pull-on boot) and cotton stockings for daytime. Aprons will prove helpful and appropriate for many, especially those helping with meal preparation and washing up. Aprons should be cotton in a medium to dark color or print. Aprons were worn for working activities and were taken off for visiting, therefore are appropriate when working or in camp only. Dress the hair in a suitable l860’s style – parted in the middle (whether long or short) with a chignon at the base of the head. No bangs or French braids. Hairnets, if worn, should be of fine material in a neutral color. Hairnets should be worn over hair that is styled, not loose. Loose hair is acceptable only on girls (pre-teen and younger). If wearing jewelry choose earrings with French wires or small hoops and simple brooches. Young girls (under 14) would not have worn earrings. Ladies and teenage girls must have their heads covered when going out in public. Choose a correctly made bonnet, or hat, appropriate for your age and economic status. Slat bonnets or corded sunbonnets should have long curtains and are a good choice in hot weather to keep the sun off your face and neck. Fashion bonnets should be made of fabric or straw (not felt) in a style appropriate to your age and economic status. Hats should be made of straw with a low crown and the brim should dip down in front and back. Width of the brim should be appropriate to the activity that being portrayed, most often 2 to 3” in width. Wide brimmed garden hats are appropriate for garden work. CHILDREN’S CLOTHING GUIDELINES From infancy until toilet trained, all children, both boys and girls, are dressed in dresses. Modern diapers need to be covered by a cloth diaper pinned or tied on, a wool soaker, or a pair of cotton drawers similar to those that older children wear. Proper underpinnings such as a chemise and petticoats are to be worn. For the feet, plain colored knee socks in natural fibers; soft shoes, slippers or booties in a period style; lace up ankle boots with a minimal heel; or plain Mary Jane style shoes are acceptable. Infants may wear a white cap on their heads. Toddlers may wear a slat or quilted bonnet. Modern baby equipment is not to be visible in camp or on the museum grounds during the event. This includes strollers, pack and plays, car seats and baby wearing devices. If bottle fed, the bottle must be covered in cloth. For boys who are toilet trained up to age eight, knee length trousers either banded or loose, or full length trousers are appropriate. Trousers can be worn with tunics or with shirts. The shirts can be buttoned to the trousers for a neater look or may simply be tucked in. Boys may also wear vests or sack jackets. Mechanic’s caps, wheel caps, and some felt hats are appropriate head wear. Lace up ankle boots with a minimal heel and sole or lace up dress shoes worn with plain colored natural fiber socks are acceptable. For younger boys, a plain Mary Jane style shoe is also an option. Boys ages eight and older wear styles that adult civilian males wear, including long trousers in linen, cotton or wool, long sleeved shirts with a button placket, a vest, and a jacket. They may also wear a cravat. Hat and shoe options are the same as those listed for younger boys. All boys’ hair is typically parted to the side. Girls wear underpinnings similar to those of an adult woman, including a chemise, drawers, petticoats, and possibly a hoop and stays.
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