New To Civilian

[SouthernGent23]

Hello all,
I am recently new to trying to build a simple farmer civilian impression, mostly from the Georgia area, slightly before, and during the war. Was wondering what type of stuff they would have had, like clothing, canteens, etc. Any help, greatly appreciated!

[crabby]

Re: New To Civilian

Hello Ryan,
Welcome to the civilian side of things. Check out some of the info provided here:

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?36919-Clothing-for-yeomen-farmers&highlight=farmer+impression

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?25216-Domestic-Advice-for-the-Bachelor-Farmer&highlight=farmer+impression

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/group.php?discussionid=302&do=discuss

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/showthread.php?18859-harvesting-time-for-apples-and-potatoes&highlight=farmer+impression

You will have to weed through it, as some won't be what you are looking for. Good luck with
the new impression.

[Johnny Lloyd]

Re: New To Civilian

Also, with the above advice from Mrs. Crabb:

Come to the Battle of Atlanta LH this weekend at Gilham Park... http://www.batlevent.org/main.html

Ask for the civilian refugees there- my wife and I will have pieces (many are original to the period) of material culture and we can talk about what you want to know about. We also do 19th Century life in general.

[SouthernGent23]

Re: New To Civilian

Thank you Mrs. Crabb for the helpful links! Johnny, I will try and come down, but not sure yet.

[Coatsy]

Re: New To Civilian

Between the Lloyds and Thomas Federico, you'll get a get a good visual, with good knowledge to back it up. You aren't doing anything else this Saturday anyway Ryan.

[SouthernGent23]

Re: New To Civilian

Ehh you know Herb, just simple Park Service stuff. Artillery Demonstrations, etc. Other than that, no.