The 12th Virginia Infantry ~ American Civil War Reenactors

Company G, The Richmond Grays

"This was once Company A of the 1st Virginia Infantry, however it was transferred on July 12, 1861, (one source reads that the transfer was later in August). The uniform they wear is similar to the Petersburg Grays, with these exceptions: The trim was black, epaulettes were black with white fringe, shako previously used in descriptions, similar to the 7th NY Militia pattern, collar on frock was completely black with gold lace and button placement as described for Company B, black flashing on cuffs with gold lace on edges. The fatigue uniform was similar to the 7th NY Inf. Jacket and kepi, the difference being that the kepi had no black trim other than the band; they also possessed double-breasted over coats."

From Wikipedia

The Richmond Grays

The 12th Virginia Infantry is looking for recruits who are interested in positively and publicly portraying and recreating the lives of the Virginia soldiers and civilians during the period of the American Civil War. We are looking for men and women of good character, who are in relatively good Health, of any age, and who love history.

We are a family orientated group that is dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity in our appearance, social activities, conduct, actions, skills and military impression. We also teach by word and example in schools, at state and national historic sites and elsewhere. The group also participates in battle re-enactments and living history events.

A part of the 12th Virginia is our civilian group dedicated to performing Victorian dance and portraying civilians of the time and period in supporting roles such as cooks, laundresses, nurses, factory workers and spies.

While the group is based in the Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia area, we have members from all over and welcome any who desire to join us. Our goal is to attract new members with like mind love of Civil War History and increase our number of members of different ages and walks of life.

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