The 12th Virginia Infantry ~ American Civil War Reenactors

Company E, The Petersburg Riflemen

"This Company wears a uniform that is identical to Company A, however the accoutrement straps are shined, black (possibly lacquered) leather, with the English cartridge box for an Enfield pattern Rifle/ Rifle-musket, there is no strap for the bayonet, as these may be the English frog pattern or the American pattern that attached to the belt. One image of a member, in dress uniform shows him wearing a Navy blue forage cap with a flat brim, and a small wreath on the front with VA in the center, and a pair of black or navy blue, (including the fringe,) epaulettes."

From Wikipedia

Captain Daniel Dodson of the Petersburg Riflemen, Co. E 12th Virginia Infantry, posing in dress uniform circa 1861

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.

Like to join us? Enlist now!