Civilian Corps
Civilian Corps
Meeting Notes
The "Home Front" was not just a term, but a movement that affected the direction of the country and the outcome of the American Civil War. It is the everyday part of history that can get lost in the dates and data of armies, generals and battles.
Civilian roles are the ideal format for portraying the vitally important social, political and economic issues surrounding and creating the American Civil War. Our roles give depth to our visitors' understanding of this period in history. The battles are long over, but the changes wrought on American society effect us to the present day.
The traditional roles of men and women were changed by these circumstances. In this war upon American soil, citizens had to flee their homes, becoming refugees living a tenuous existence. Rampant inflation made purchasing the basics difficult for many families. While armies of civilians worked tirelessly to support their respective causes and soldiers, others sought to end the war at any cost. Some saw the chance to make money off the enterprise.
Our portrayals create a more balanced and thorough picture
of the times for event visitors. Military reenactors teach how
we fought the Civil War; civilian reenactors teach why we fought
the war.
Get to know our civilian members by exploring our unit pages. If you are interested in learning how to get involved in this noble pastime, contact our Chief of Staff Janice Drake, she will be happy to answer your questions and direct you to unit contacts.
Civilian Communication
Civilian Staff
| Civilian Chief of Staff | Janice Drake |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Shari Boullion |
| New Reenactor Liaison | Izabella Hunt -Jones |
| Educational Coordinator | TBA |
| Provost Officer/Safety Officer | Alysen Sylvester |
| Tea Hostess | Alisha Spencer |
| Southern Refugees Coordinator | Donna Walton |
| Township Coordinator | Sharon Roberts |
| United States Sanitary Commission | TBA |
| United States Christian Commission | TBA |
Minutes of the Meetings