Potential Recruits: Please read this page very carefully. It's quite a lot to take in, however we'd like you to be comfortable with our requirements before submitting an application for membership.

The FGC strives to become a leader in the field of Civil War Living History. We can only accomplish this goal by involving our membership in every aspect of the organization. Together, we can offer the community a quality presentation and a wonderful educational experience.

We are a family oriented organization. Our ladies and children are as important to history as the generals and officers we represent.

Potential recruits are encouraged to apply via our Application for Membership. Once received, the application will be reviewed by our members. Our entire membership base will review and vote on potential applicants. This process can take some time please be patient.

We offer three types of membership:

Military: Any member of the military of the United States of America during the Civil War. Must be an actual person, no fictitious characters.

Political: Any member of the political populous of the Union States and Territories during the Civil War. Must be an actual person, no fictitious characters.

Civilian: Any member of the civilian populous of the Union Statesand Territories during the Civil War. Must be an actual person, no fictitious characters.

Eligibility for Membership:
The ideal candidates would be reenactors looking to add a living history impression.
Candidates should have a general knowledge of the Civil War.

Requirements:
Must be able to make one event per calendar year to remain a member in good standing.
Must be able to provide uniform and accouterments per impression (1861 Regulations). Depending on impression the uniform and accouterments could cost more than $1000.00. Not to mention tent, furniture, and amenities.

Must be able to provide an accurate impression. Potential members must have the will to learn and the understanding that we DO NOT play dress-up.

There is more to Living History than simply putting on a uniform. There is mass amounts of research that go into each impression. You must know your character, and each individual that served with them. There is much to learn, and our membership base is willing to help.

We are not in the business of taking command of any field. The reenactors can handle field duties and should. They have earned that right. As Living Historians we enhance the reenactment experience for the public.

To become an active member of the FGC, potential members must serve as a probationary member for one (1) year. At the end of the first six (6) months the member in question will be given their first evaluation. At the end of probationary period, the membership committee will accept/reject the said member as appropriate.

The FGC reserves the right to dismiss any potential member at any time.

A few other things. This is an expensive hobby. Potential members must be willing and able to shell out money for uniforms, accouterments, &c. There are hotel and fuel expenses, these are all your responsibility. We are strictly a volunteer organization, and each of us spends their own money and time to educate the public.

A bit of advice:
READ everything on your impression. Take the good with the bad, and add to the learning experience. Pay strict attention to detail and don't be afraid to ask questions. We are all learning, and we will always continue to learn.
If you can't answer a question, find someone that can! Never under any circumstances give false information. I can't stress that point enough. Never be afraid to grab a source, and find an answer.
Interested parties are encouraged to apply. For Memebrship Application, please email General Rawlins

at jimopdenaker@comcast.net

or fill out the contact us section and we will mail you an application.

 We look forward to hearing from you.