Light Infantry, British Marines, Militia, Camp Followers and Civilians

The 5th CT Regiment has been around since the 1970s's as a reenacting unit. During that time we have developed several alternate impressions to choose from after new members become proficient with Line Infantry. The first is Light Infantry, these were the special forces of the day. The strongest, tallest, quickest men were selected for this unit and were the elite. We also portray the feared British Marines with their Madder Red Coats and shining buckles and accoutrements ,its fun to also experience the war from their view point. Militia from just before the war to just after the beginning of the war most colonies only had Militia's with powder horns and fowlers you too can take on the British Army. Camp follower's were the wives and children of soldiers who would help support the Army, by cooking, cleaning and sometime helping the men in battle. they keep the army together. Finally local Civilians from the area from store clerks to craftsmen, we do it all.