Remembering the Past, Educating the Future
Camp of Instruction
During the Civil War, volunteers and draftees were sent to camps of instruction, where they were taught soldierly things. The purpose of this page is to teach members of the company, and the general public about just that. To learn more about camps of instruction during the Civil War, please read the master's thesis CIVIL WAR CAMPS OF INSTRUCTION IN ILLINOIS: EXPLORING THE TRANSITION FROM CIVILIAN TO SOLDIER which was written by one of our members.
Interesting Links
National Park Service - Manual of instruction for the safe use of artillery during weapons demonstrations.
Civil War camp tools - an interesting group of pictures and descriptions.
AAA Munitions - reproduction artillery ammunition
Taylor's & Co. - 1861 Springfield rifle muskets for sale.
C&D Jarnigan Company - A sutler for many uniform and equipment items.
Fall Creek Sutlery - Another general sutler that sells reproduction uniforms, weapons, tents, etc.
Robert Land Shoes - reproducers of authentic Civil War era footwear.
The Regimental Quartermaster - Reproduction uniforms, leathers, etc.
Quartermaster Shop - makers of uniforms and equipment.
Historic Eyewear Company - Reproduction spectacles.
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Wambaugh, White and Company - Makers of top notch uniforms and clothing.