142d Reenacting Links

This page contains a list of links to reenacting discussion groups as well as several sutlers and clothiers that are accepted as producing high quality, authentic uniforms and equipment.

Discussion Groups / Informational Web Pages:

Reenactor Speak
http://phpbb-host.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=reenactingspeak

A discussion forum hosted by the 142d Co.G.  This forum is open to all those interested in CW history!

Civil War Reenactors website
http://www.cwreenactors.com
This website contains information on improving your impression as well as discussion groups for military and civilian reenactors.

Authentic Campaigners Website
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com
This website is a good source for all kinds of reenacting information.  There are over 140 articles on reenacting and improving your impression!

The Civil War News
http://www.civilwarnews.com/
The Civil War News is a monthly newspaper that publishes upcoming events, preservation efforts, reviews of CW books, and has columns on firearms, internet resources & images.

The Camp Chase Gazette
http://www.campchase.com
The Gazette site is a good source for event information and schedules and the frequently post good articles.

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Sutlers:
= Highly Reccomended by 142d Members!

Abraham's Lady  
http://www.abrahamslady.itgo.com/Home.html
"Specializing in Notions, Trims & Accessories For Civil War Reproduction Clothing"
47 Steinwehr Ave.  (Above The Regimental Quartermaster Store)
email: abrahamslady@rcn.com

The Arsenal
http://members.aol.com/usarsenal/index.html
Makers of the best shelter halves available today!
P.O. Box 621
Newport, NH 03773
email: usarsenal@aol.com
phone: (603) 863-6262
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 12pm

Artifakes
Army Hats, Knapsacks
phone: (715) 341-8611

Bent's Cookie Factory
http://www.bentscookiefactory.com
"Bent's was an original purveyor of hardtack provisions to the Union Army."
7 Pleasant St Milton, MA. 02186
Phone:(617)698-5945
Fax: (617)696-7730
Email: info@bentscookiefactory.com

C&D Jarnagin
http://www.jarnaginco.com/
The place to buy mess equipment
Phone (662) 287-4977 * Fax (662) 287-6033
Mail: PO Box 1860 -- or -- UPS: 103 Franklin Street
Corinth, MS 38834-1860
Email: cjarnag@jarnaginco.com

CJ Daley Historical Reproductions, Inc. 
http://www.cjdaley.com
(301) 371-5792
105 West Green Street
Middletown, Maryland 21769

Country Cloth, Inc., Charlie Childs 
http://www.crchilds.com/
(330) 862-3307
13797-C Georgetown Street N.E.
Paris, Ohio 44669
Providers of patterns and kits. Kits contain instructions, pattern, and pre-cut material.
Coats-Trousers-Shirts-Socks-Blankets-Canteen Covers-Vests 

Dirty Billy's Hats
http://www.dirtybillyshats.com
Maker of hats - US/CS Issue, Civilian
Shop 430A Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-3200
Mail Orders 7574 Middleburg Road Detour, MD 21757 (410) 775-1865 

Evergreen Acres Farm
http://www.evergreenacresfarm.com
The place to buy knitted wool socks.  Their socks are hand turned on a period 1840's machine.
The best part about these socks is that they come in a variety of colors, they are very soft and comfortable, and they cost only $12!

Family Heirloom Weavers
http://www.familyheirloomweavers.com
Yard Goods - Including Dommet Flannel and Blue Line Canvas!
Great blankets - US and Civilian!
patkline@familyheirloomweavers.com

G&P Mercantile 
http://www.gpmerc.com
Tinwear
gpmerc@home.net

Greg Starbuck 
Forage Caps and Kepis - The BEST in the business!
cwkepi@eathlink.net

Haversack Depot 
http://www.haversackdepot.com/

Haversacks and Mid-War Shelter Halves
Philc@wireweb.net

Heywood shelter Halves 
http://pcalloway.tripod.com/heywood.htm
Late War Shelter Halves
dancheatum@aol.com

The Jersey Skillet Licker 
http://www.skilletlicker.com
Purveyor of Authentic Gear including:  Uniforms, headgear, leathers, footwear, blankets, civilian good, fabrics, etc.
winger6049@aol.com

John Wedeward 
http://www2.inxpress.net/jwedeward/
Maker of US Sack Coats - The BEST in the Business! - Now selling through Skillet Licker

Kevin R. Hershberger 
Handsewn dommet-flannel issue shirts of the highest quality... $90.00 includes postage 
1461 Tarleton Road Gloucester Pt, Virginia 
(804) 642-1608 
hershey@inna.net 
  

Mechanical Baking
http://www.mechanical-baking.com
Hardtack

Mickey Black 
Authentic Socks - Cotton
6378 U.S. 601, Salisbury, NC 28147
blackm@cone.com

Missouri Boot and Shoe Co. 
http://www.missouribootandshoe.com/index.asp
Brogans, Knapsacks
(417)-451-6100

MJN Boot and Leather 
Boots and Shoes
(605)368-2922
mjnboot@sd.cybernex.net

Quartermaster Woolens 
http://www.members.aol.com/qmwoolens
US Issue Blanket
qmwoolens@aol.com

S&S Sutler 
http://www.ss-sutler.com
US/CS General Line, Custom Work - Sells Sekela Merchandise
sheads@cvn.net

Stony Brook Company 
http://www.bridgemicro.com/msullivan/catalog/index.htm
US Trousers (Deering Pattern)
cams@bridgemicro.com

Sullivan Press
http://www.sullivanpress.com
Printed materials, journals, pencils, postage, money

TP&H Trading 
http://www.benderhats.com/

Hats - The BEST in the Business!
tph.trading@gateway.net

Zimmerman, Master Gunsmith 
http://www.edsmart.com/jz/index.htm
Master Gunsmith - Defarbs Rifles as well as repairs them!