PICTURES SPREAD OUT OVER MANY YEARS.
Here are some of the members preparing to go into battle during a reenactment at Endview Plantation, near Newport News, VA, in 2000.
The 53rd posing as a unit in front of Endview Plantation. March 2006.
Battle of Williamsburg Event at Endview Plantation, March 14-16, 2008
Artistic drawing similar to the fighting the 53rd took part in during the Sunday battle at Endview.
Chancellorsville Event at Isle of Wight, April 4-6, 2008
Danny, Richard and Ronnie staying dry under the fly.
Sgt. Oates and some of the unit trying to stay warm during a wet event at
Isle of Wight.
Generals Lee and Jackson meeting some Confederate troops drilling in the rain.
Here is a scene from the soggy battle on Saturday, the only fighting at the event.
School of Soldier, on the New Market Battlefield. April 18-20, 2008.
Isle of Wight.
Generals Lee and Jackson meeting some Confederate troops drilling in the rain.
Here is a scene from the soggy battle on Saturday, the only fighting at the event.
School of Soldier, on the New Market Battlefield. April 18-20, 2008.
Sergeants Spencer and Oates with Private Whitehead
Sunny camp at New Market on Saturday. This is a possible picture of haints.
Here is Captain Durvin and the men, getting ready for a long day of drill.
Captain Durvin drilling the 53rd in the fields of New Market Battlefield.
Colonel Blevins leading the drilling of Britton's Battalion, those that were able to attend.
A not-so sunny camp at New Market on Sunday. This is a view of thick cloud cover on the mountains to the east. As you could guess the rest of the event was canceled.
Battle of Chancellorsville Event at Spotsylvania, May 2-4, 2008
Take a look at Sgt Oates pearly whites!
Reports of a Brad sighting at Chancellorsville are true.
Ah yes, a tradition during events in the Spotsylvania region: Shadow looking for his tent. "I can't find my tent man!"
Here is Alvin and Nick talking strategy.
Here is the elite 53rd Virginia, Company H
Private Bischoff and Sgt Spencer flanking Private Draper in the center. We miss you Jerry! No one loved reenacting any more than Jerry Draper.
The 53rd marching to battle at Chancellorsville.
Battle of Gettysburg Event, held July 4-6, 2008.
Private Shadow Powers singing his heart out to all, with his best fan next to him.
Ireland!!!!!
To those who were there, that is all that is needed to be said.
Here are the boys lined up and ready.
Marching toward the sound of the guns.
2nd Sgt. Spencer prepared for battle.
Company H resting before Pickett's Charge.
Company H heading up the hill toward the Federal lines.
The 53rd on the right of the line.
Part of the Confederate battle line.
The 53rd in action.
Here is another picture of Company H and other units heading toward the Union lines.
A Federal cannon looking down on the Confederate right flank, and the 53rd VA.
Battle of Stanardsville Event, held September 19-21, 2008.
The 53rd, preparing for the Saturday action at Stanardsville.
The boys marching to form up with the rest of the Regiment.
Present Arms!
The 53rd and other units listening to a few words of encouragement.
Dedication of Grave Markers at Hollywood Cemetery, July 2007
Group photo of some of the unit at Hollywood Cemetery
Battle of Cedar Creek Event, October 17-19, 2008
The boys lining up at Cedar Creek.
Getting ready for the fight to come.
Battle of Bethesda Church, at Locust Grove Plantation, October 31 - November 2, 2008
Home Sweet Home, for the weekend.
Our commanders for the weekend, Ronnie and Richard.
Captain Oates yelling out commands to the troops.
Montpelier Living History Event, July 31-August 2, 2009
The troops going through a rigorous inspection by 1st Sgt Oates
Private Blevins talking in the ranks during inspection.
Preparing the gun for firing.
Almost ready to fire.
Prepared to fire.
FIRE!!!
Event at Endview Plantation, 26-28 February 2010
Private Durvin, in reserve for Saturday's battle.
The Yankee fortifications on Saturday.
The Confederate's storming the trenches.
Here is Captain Durvin and the men, getting ready for a long day of drill.
Captain Durvin drilling the 53rd in the fields of New Market Battlefield.
Colonel Blevins leading the drilling of Britton's Battalion, those that were able to attend.
A not-so sunny camp at New Market on Sunday. This is a view of thick cloud cover on the mountains to the east. As you could guess the rest of the event was canceled.
Battle of Chancellorsville Event at Spotsylvania, May 2-4, 2008
Take a look at Sgt Oates pearly whites!
Reports of a Brad sighting at Chancellorsville are true.
Ah yes, a tradition during events in the Spotsylvania region: Shadow looking for his tent. "I can't find my tent man!"
Here is Alvin and Nick talking strategy.
Here is the elite 53rd Virginia, Company H
Private Bischoff and Sgt Spencer flanking Private Draper in the center. We miss you Jerry! No one loved reenacting any more than Jerry Draper.
The 53rd marching to battle at Chancellorsville.
Battle of Gettysburg Event, held July 4-6, 2008.
Private Shadow Powers singing his heart out to all, with his best fan next to him.
Ireland!!!!!
To those who were there, that is all that is needed to be said.
Here are the boys lined up and ready.
Marching toward the sound of the guns.
2nd Sgt. Spencer prepared for battle.
Company H resting before Pickett's Charge.
Company H heading up the hill toward the Federal lines.
The 53rd on the right of the line.
Part of the Confederate battle line.
The 53rd in action.
Here is another picture of Company H and other units heading toward the Union lines.
A Federal cannon looking down on the Confederate right flank, and the 53rd VA.
Battle of Stanardsville Event, held September 19-21, 2008.
The 53rd, preparing for the Saturday action at Stanardsville.
The boys marching to form up with the rest of the Regiment.
Present Arms!
The 53rd and other units listening to a few words of encouragement.
Dedication of Grave Markers at Hollywood Cemetery, July 2007
Group photo of some of the unit at Hollywood Cemetery
Battle of Cedar Creek Event, October 17-19, 2008
The boys lining up at Cedar Creek.
Getting ready for the fight to come.
Battle of Bethesda Church, at Locust Grove Plantation, October 31 - November 2, 2008
Home Sweet Home, for the weekend.
Our commanders for the weekend, Ronnie and Richard.
Captain Oates yelling out commands to the troops.
Montpelier Living History Event, July 31-August 2, 2009
The troops going through a rigorous inspection by 1st Sgt Oates
Private Blevins talking in the ranks during inspection.
Preparing the gun for firing.
Almost ready to fire.
Prepared to fire.
FIRE!!!
Event at Endview Plantation, 26-28 February 2010
Private Durvin, in reserve for Saturday's battle.
The Yankee fortifications on Saturday.
The Confederate's storming the trenches.