Ligonier Township man relives history as re-enactor

Ligonier Township man relives history as re-enactor

Wade Stoner, a French and Indian War reenactor, poses for a portrait at Fort Ligonier on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
PHOTO BY STEPH CHAMBERS | TRIBUNE-REVIEW.

Equipment Requirements For Our Group's Trained Band.

NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL LIVING HISTORY GROUP TRAINED-BAND.

Victuals Well Dressed By Pamela Patrick White.

Rules, regulations, & clothing & equipment requirements. 19-6-08/update 7-5-09

Rules and regulations guide.

(1)   Each train to have at least 2 archers (each archer to carry at least 1lb of gunpowder, & 1lb of lead on extended ranging expeditions).

(2)   When ranging, each column to have one archer accompanying the lead scout.

(3)   Each column to use: lead scout with archer, a rear guard, & at least one scout on each flank.

(4)   Each member to maintain a space before of at least 3 paces.

(5)   Lead scout to lead by at least 60 paces (Dependant on environment).

(6)   Rear guard to trail at 20 paces.

(7)   Flank scouts to keep column in sight at all times if possible.

(8)   Guards to be posted at all stops.

(9)   Packs are not to be removed at stops except for toilet.

(10)                       No person shall leave the column alone and must always remain in sight of the column.

Equipment for extended ranger duties in wilderness areas.

(1)   Cartridge box containing a minimum of 8 cartridges. (Fusils & muskets only).

(2)   Shot pouch & required contents.

(3)   Powder horn.

(4)   Functional firelock with hammer stall & lock cover.

(5)   Gunpowder wallet.

(6)   At least 4 lbs of gunpowder.

(7)   At least 4 lbs of lead in ball, buckshot & birdshot.

(8)   At least 12 flints.

(9)   A tomahawk/axe.

(10)                       A good hunting/butcher knife.

(11)                       A clasp knife.

(12)                       A knapsack, snapsack or rucksack.

(13)                       A haversack or market wallet.

(14)                       A good wool blanket.

(15)                       An oilcloth of suitable size to shelter one person.

(16)                       A water bottle, canteen or costrel to hold at least 1 quart (You may need to carry more than one, depending on the area you are travelling in).

(17)                       Sufficient tow or wads.

(18)                       Patch material ditto.

(19)                       Fishing kit with at least 6 hooks & 2 lines.

(20)                       Tinderbox, flint, steel & prepared tinder.

(21)                       Trade kettle or other.

(22)                       Leather inner-soles & repair leather for moccasins.

(23)                       Leather thong or cordage ties.

(24)                       Food bags.

(25)                       Sewing kit.

(26)                       Awl

(27)                       Soap & hair comb.

(28)                       Medical supplies.

Optional Equipment.

(1)   Short hunting sword.

(2)   Half-axe or felling axe

(3)   Auger

Clothing Requirements.

(1)   Felt hat.

(2)   Shirt ( plus spare wool shirt in bedroll).

(3)   Weskit (plus wool weskit ditto)

(4)   Monmouth cap ditto.

(5)   Wool mittens.

(6)   Half-blanket or capote.

(7)   Breeches or breechclout.

(8)   Neckcloth.

(9)   Stockings or socks (wool recommended for winter).

(10)                       Leather leggings with garters.

(11)                       Moccasins with extra sewn on sole plus a spare pair.

(12)                       Frock or other.

Trail Foods.

Each person to carry as much dried foods as possible. Recommended foods are:

·         Oats

·         Beans

·         Pease

·         Corn

·         Rice

·         Cornmeal

·         Flour

·         Meat (dried)

·         Sausage

·         Fruit

·         Hardtack

·         Bread

·         Biscuit

·         Hard cheese

·         Boiled beef

Optional.

Teas

Coffee

Chocolate

Spirits

NOTE: Unless otherwise requested, we will carry 6 pounds of dried food, which should last approx 6 days (you may carry more if you wish, but remember; there must be some compromise between minimum weight & maximum self-reliance).

How To Throw A Tomahawk. For Beginners. Part Two.

How To Throw A Tomahawk. For Beginners. Part One.

The Light In The Forest.

The clothing and makeup is not very authentic, but it is still fun to watch. Settlers did use flatboats on the rivers, and they were often attacked. Sometimes white prisoners would be used to lure the flatboats close to shore. 

Interpreting The Woodsman.

The Eastern Woodsman.



Interpreting The Eastern Woodsman 1700-1760.


A woodsman was someone who spent time in the woods, either wholly or part time. The woodsman could have a variety of jobs. He could be a town tradesman, a militia man, a farmer. He could work as a ranger, a scout, a guide or a messenger. Depending on his present occupation he may travel by horse, wagon or on foot. Scouting areas for trapping was often done on foot. If he did not want to attract attention he would travel on foot and leave less sign.


Daniel Boone worked as a labourer for a Wagoner in the French and Indian war. Later he became a land owner and farmer, but he spent most of his time in the woods whilst his family looked after the farm.


The woodsman and even the woods woman are easy characters to emulate, because you have a variety of choices regarding dress and equipment.


• You do not need a horse to be a woodsman or woods woman.


• You do not need to carry steel traps.


• You have a variety of Historical Trekking scenarios to choose from.


• You can be an “Indian Influenced” woodsman.


• Men & Women can interpret this character & share this experience together.


• Woods women can wear men’s clothing or a mixture of men’s and women’s clothing.


The fur trade started very early on in the history of the New World. Woodsmen involved in the fur trade could be beaver trappers or they could hunt bear, deer, and a variety of other fur bearing animals for the skins.

Rangers were excellent woodsmen.

Interpreting Mad Ann Bailey.

Links for more information:

http://neclhg.freeforums.net/

http://madannebailey.blogspot.com/

Reenactment Video. Bushy Run Battle.

Anne Bailey-Woodswoman.

This site is worth checking out for information on "Mad Anne Bailey". This is a good example of a pioneer woman becoming a woodswoman. Here is piece from the site:

"It was also time for Anne to change her style of dress. She would be clad for revenge in an old petticoat, a man’s great coat and hat, and buckskin leggings that reached from hips to feet. Those feet sometimes sported moccasins, sometimes a pair of men’s sturdy shoes. Around her head was tied a bandana the hue of any one of many lonely wilderness campfires that would warm her in the coming years. That red scarf held in place her hair, said to be long, grizzled and matted. In addition to a tomahawk and a knife, about her person hung a bullet-pouch and a powder horn. A good and sturdy rifle completed her outfit". Copyright Mary Trotter Kion 2005.

http://www.kionwestasitwas.com/AnnBailey.html

More information here: http://www.wvculture.org/History/notewv/madanne4.html

Clothing & Equipment List For Beginners In 18th Century Living History.

Getting Started In 18th Century Living History. ©Keith H Burgess, Armidale 2350.
The following information is supplied for members of the New England Colonial Living History Group (1680-1760, Armidale NSW, Australia).
Basic Clothing & Equipment needs for beginners.
Woodsmen & Woodswomen.
· Hat (Wool felt broad brimmed).
· Men’s work frock (shirt style or round frock).
· Trousers, breechclout or breeches (These would normally be with a French fly, but as the frock covers all modern trousers can be used to start with).
· Centre seam woodland Indian moccasins or black/brown lace-up leather shoes.
· Neckerchief (suggest plain dark colour in black, brown or green).
· Leather waist belt or woven sash.

Stage 2.
· Leggings & garters(Woodland Indian style in leather or wool. Garters can be woven or leather thongs).
· Woodland Indian moccasins.
· Shirt (Linen or cotton).
· Waistcoat/weskit (Linen, cotton or wool).
· Breeches or breechclout (Breeches can be linen, cotton or leather).

Other.
· Blanket (Pure wool).
· Oil cloth or light canvas.
· Knapsack, snapsack or haversack (Canvas or leather).
· Water bottle (Leather covered glass bottle or leather costrel. A modern alternative may be used to start).
· Food bags (Cotton, linen or leather).
· Flint & Steel with tinderbox & greased leather fire-bag (A piece of metal file may be used to make a steel).
· Cup.
· Belt bag.

Tools.
· Flint, steel, tinderbox, greased fire-bag.
· Belt knife (Butcher knife with pinned handle).
· Tomahawk or hatchet (Lightweight).
· Muzzleloading fusil, musket or rifle or a primitive bow (Plus shot pouch & contents & powder horn).

Other.
· Brass or copper trade kettle.
· Period spectacle frames (Prescription lenses or safety glass).
· Winter clothing: wool shirt, wool weskit, Monmouth cap, wool mittens.

Women.
· Cap or straw hat.
· Shift.
· Petticoats.
· Neckerchief.
· Jacket.
· Apron.
· Pockets.
· Mantle or cloak.
· Stays or jumps.

Woodland Indian (Native or white/black adopted).
Men.
· Breechclout.
· Leggings & garters.
· Moccasins.
· Blanket.

Women.
· Shirt.
· Wrap around skirt.
· Leggings and garters.
· Moccasins.