Our links are few and selective but that is only because there are lots
of great reenacting links. If a unit is listed here it has either participated or supported
the trek, GTE, or else truly shines as a distinguished unit historically.
Our other links have been reviewed carefully for historical content that
reflect the spirit of our organization. Many of these links are also a
recap of information from other areas of this website. Enjoy!
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LIVING HISTORY
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PARKS & SITES
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HISTORY & CULTURE
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- British
Brigade.
The Indian Department often makes
appearances at events sponsored by the British Brigade.
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- 62nd Regiment of Foot.
This unit portrays the 62nd regiment, part of Burgoyne's Army from Canada during the Northern Campaign of 1777.
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- 2nd
New Hampshire Light Infantry.
These guys are
proof that rebels can actually fight. They gave us a good run at the
1997 GTE and are a magnificent portrayal of Continental Light Infantry.
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- Fort
Stanwix.
Close to our Adirondack base headquarters
near Forestport, New York. This site has been superb with their support of
Living History.
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- RevWar '75 Resource Library
An online collection of articles and original sources covering many aspects of the American War for Independence. |
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- Fort
Ticonderoga.
The Company of Select Marksmen
played a key role in the taking of this fort in 1777.
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- Brigade
of the American Revolution.
The Indian Department
and Company of Select Marksmen are proud members of this Living History
master organization. They host the annual Grand Tactical Exercise (GTE).
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- Ontario
Loyalist Resources.
As mentioned, many Marksmen
and Indian Department officers settled in Upper Canada after the war.
This resource can help you track them down. Maybe you can find some
of your own ancestors.
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- Infantrie Regiment
Von Donop.
Although this organization portrays Germans
attached to the southern department their appearence are not unlike
those Germans who served with Burgoyne.
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- Fort
George.
Although an 1812 fort, it is located
in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, a place with significant Revolutionary
history. This fort hosts the annual Northern Department School of Tactics.
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- Eighteenth-Century Resources
A collection of "significant and reliable" internet resources, including information on literature, history, art, music, religion, economics, and philosophy. Includes web sites as well as electronic texts.
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- Fort La Presentation
This French fort, constructed in 1749, was captured by the English in 1760 and renamed Fort Oswegatchie. Captain Alexander Fraser was appointed to take command in May 1779 after the end of the Burgoyne campaign.
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- Hoplologia Discussion Forum.
The Company of Select Marksmen and Indian Department is a proud member of Hoplologia, an association of reenactment units dedicated to creating and participating in experimental archaeology. |
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- King's
Arms Press.
A purveyor of authentic 18th century
period books and printed goods. Many journals and maps from the Burgoyne
expedition are available from them.
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See some photos...