Units Portrayed by the CCI Re-enacting Club
The students at CCI portray 4 different units - usually all in the same battle. It's a case of classmate vs classmate or even brother vs brother or sister! The uniform jackets, shakoes/hats, and accoutrements are accurate in appearance - the guns are, of course, non-functioning......
Northumberland Militia - the local troops
During the War of 1812, the local militia served as guards, escorts for prisoners of war, and hunted for deserters,spies, etc. While they did not actively fight during the War, we have this group fight in our battle reenactments. Our Northumberland militia are dressed as local militia in Upper Canada. In the Niagara and western districts of Upper Canada, these miltiamen did fight in several key battles. They often fight as skirmishers.
To learn more about the Northumberland Militia - please examine the local history website - War of 1812 section.
To learn more about the Northumberland Militia - please examine the local history website - War of 1812 section.
Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada (IMUC)
Local militiamen could join the IMUC. They would serve for the duration of the war in return for professional training and uniform (note the red jacket). The IMUC fought in many of the key and famous battles of the War of 1812. Local men who fought in their ranks included Ensign Henry Ruttan - who left an exciting account of the Battle of Lundy's Lane where he was seriously wounded, recovered, and ended the war as a lieutenant. See the local history website for more details.
To learn more about the IMUC - visit the website of the IMUC re-enactment group.
To learn more about the IMUC - visit the website of the IMUC re-enactment group.
First Kentucky Mounted Rifle Regiment
Kentuckians were the strongest supporters for the War of 1812 on the American side. They had the highest enlistment rate of all of the states. The First Kentucky Mounted Rifle Regiment are famous for their victory at the Battle of the Thames. It is one of the few battles where Kentuckians fought on horseback - normally they would leave the horses under the care of a few of the men and then go forward to fight on foot. These militiamen were deadly riflemen.
To learn more about Kentucky Riflemen - visit the website of the First Kentucky Rifle Regiment - this group assists the CCI Re-enacting group with all of their battle re-enactments.
To learn more about Kentucky Riflemen - visit the website of the First Kentucky Rifle Regiment - this group assists the CCI Re-enacting group with all of their battle re-enactments.
6th United States Regulars
As the War of 1812 progressed, the American regular army was not only expanded but became professionally trained and lead. At battles such as Lundy's Lane, they were able to hold their own with the battle hardened British army.
To learn more about the 6th - visit the website of the re-enactment group at Fort Atkinson
Another useful site to learn about the US regulars belongs to the 19th US as it has many resources for re-enactors and those interested in the history of the time.
To learn more about the 6th - visit the website of the re-enactment group at Fort Atkinson
Another useful site to learn about the US regulars belongs to the 19th US as it has many resources for re-enactors and those interested in the history of the time.