Reenactor Training Weekend
Guysville, Ohio | April 10-12, 2026
A focused living-history skill-building weekend open to reenactors of all experience levels. Come sharpen your impression, tighten your fieldcraft, and learn from seasoned instructors.
Our Mission
We train together to honor the reality of the men we portray. This is not about costumes or theatrics. This is about raising standards. Every drill, every tactical, and every detail of camp life will press us to be better living historians.
- Learn more.
- Equip better.
- Operate like soldiers.
The Scenario
Two armies — untested, uneasy, and too close for comfort. Scouts disappear into the dark. Nerves snap with the first shots at dawn. Confusion forces both sides to become soldiers fast.
This weekend puts you at the start of the war where uncertainty and discipline collide.
Training Focus
- Early-war drill and maneuver
- Field discipline and safety
- Equipment fit and function checks
- Scenario-driven tactical actions
- Mentoring for new reenactors
All instruction is grounded in period manuals and doctrine.
Schools of Instruction
- School of the Soldier – Line drill, formations, firing, alignment
- School of the Trooper – Dismounted and mounted cavalry operations
- School of the Scout – Recon, screening, intelligence flow
- School of the Partisan – Small-unit irregular tactics
Designed for both beginner and advanced reenactors working side-by-side.
Tactical Operations
- Active pickets and patrol activity between camps
- Triggered engagements — not just scheduled battles
- Night alarms and limited visibility ops
- Final combined forces engagement Sunday
Expect the fog of war. Expect to adapt. Expect to improve.
Impressions & Standards
Mounted cavalry, dismounted cavalry, and infantry impressions approved based on reasonable authenticity, safety, and early-war accuracy.
- Beginners welcome — come willing to improve
- Units encouraged to mentor green recruits
- Final impression approval by event leadership
Schedule & Hospitality
Operating Dates
April 10–12, 2026 — Guysville, Ohio
- Friday — Arrival, camp setup, safety checks, and initial briefings.
- Saturday — Drill, schools, tacticals, and scenario development throughout the day.
- Saturday Night — Supper provided for all registered participants, followed by evening operations as scheduled.
- Sunday — Final tacticals and concluding engagement, stand-down by midday.
On-Site Support
- Saturday night meal provided by event staff.
- Water points and basic logistical support available on site.
- Hay and basic support for horses available in limited quantities.
Units are responsible for personal rations outside the provided meal, as well as tents, camp equipment, and all impression-related gear.
Registration & Requirements
Cost: Free to all approved reenactors. This event is reserved for active living-history participants and established units.
- Advance registration is required for all participants.
- Mounted slots are limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, approved basis.
- All participants must agree to event safety regulations and authenticity expectations.
Registration Form:
Click here to complete the Road to Secession registration form
Once registered, participants will receive:
- Detailed directions to the Guysville, Ohio site.
- Arrival instructions and parking / camp assignments.
- Safety and conduct guidelines for the weekend.
- A scenario briefing outlining the overall narrative and tactical framework.