From Col. Crowder's Tent…

The Division Cavalry Brigade has considerably progressed over the last few years. We have developed from numerous small units spread all over the United States into a single cohesive, well-disciplined group of men and horses working as one, following the direction on the field as well as in the camps.

With the use of the dismounted Cavalry portraying dismounted cavalry as they were actually used - on the field in support of and being supported by the mounted men.

All National Level events are becoming bigger and better under the guidance of the First Federal Division. It makes no difference where you are from, how many men are in your local unit, or what events you do on your own. When you come to the National level events, your unit remains intact. It will never be split, and you will never be asked to allow someone else to lead your men. Please keep in mind, we do follow the standard for officers. If you come with 4 men, expect to have a Corporal, who will serve as your leader, if you come with 9 men you will have a Sergeant and a Corporal. If you come with 12 men, you will add a Lieutenant. If you come with 21 or more, you will add a Capt. (2 platoons).

We are still growing and seeing many new faces at each event. Come to the national events and you will understand why it is so. Every year, most units start off with a Training Camp or Camp of Instruction. On this page you will see one of the larger units at work in their camp. Here they instruct both the trooper and the officers in what they need to know to keep them sharp and in relation to what they will be doing throughout the year at local, regional and National events.

Cavalrymen lost their horses during the war. These men were kept with their unit until they received new mounts or in some occasions, when most of the regiments or Company could not be re-mounted, than they were transferred to an infantry unit or something else. But cavalry stayed together for the most part. Out dismounted men will come on the field looking like they just "lost their horse". They are still quick, effective and excellent fighters even though they are not mounted. We are just as proud of our men on foot as we are of the mounted men. 

Over the past few years the numbers have grown. In Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan, Arkansas, Texas, and many more of the states, these men are building a very authentic cavalry. With the limits of finance as the government will not issue us anything, it is very difficult to supply with all necessary items. It takes time and we are building towards that goal.

Many men who re-enact and work so hard to do this correctly have been asked to use their expertise in several major motion pictures. Such as "The Patriot" starring Mel Gibson which was released this year as well as Ride with the Devil with Toby McGuire and skeet Ulrich. Just to name a few. In years past many have appeared in such movies as Glory, North & South, Buffalo Girls, Crazy Horse, Son of the Morning Star, and many more.

Come and be a part of the Division Cavalry Brigade.  We can promise the most authentic, exciting, and fun times available. Contact me for more information.  You can also download a membership application.  It is in Adobe PDF format.  Adobe Reader is free software and can be obtained via the internet.

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