The Herndon Raid: March 15, 2003 Reenactment Herndon Raid Civilian Authenticy Guidelines: Our guidelines are no different than the standard civilian guidelines encountered at reasonably authentic events. No obvious anachronisms such as wrist watches, nail polish, visible makeup or bangs. Women to wear their hair parted in the center and confined in a bun, unless they are children or young teenagers, in which case short to medium length hair should be parted in the middle and put behind the ears, with bangs pinned out of the way. Women should wear appropriate Civil War era dresses with either hoops or corded petticoats. If you are new to reenacting and not sure of what this means,attend our workshop and read the information on the resource links below. No "camp skirt and white blouse" combinations, please. No hats on women over 30 (wear a bonnet or sunbonnet or go bareheaded), no snoods unless by special advance arrangement (e.g. if you are portraying a very young wealthy Northern woman visiting the area and your snood is period correct) Particularly "young" looks such as zouave jacket and skirt sets, medici belts, etc. should be limited to those in the correct (under 25) age group to wear them. Authentic looking male civilian gear is harder to sew and off the rack items are harder to find, and if you are portraying a male civilian, please email us and we will provide help on a one-to-one basis. Resources for Civilian Reenactors: OVERVIEW: Authentic Civilian's Manifesto (by Citizens Companion Editor Susan Lyons Hughes, hosted by 10th TX infantry site) Essential reading if you want do it right. WOMEN'S CLOTHING: 1. Glenna Jo Cristen's website includes a section that gives an excellent overview / step by step guide to the shape, look and construction of garments of the period.   Dressed for the War: Day Dresses (article by Glenna Jo Cristen) (sub-articles: Sleeve Styles | Bodices | Skirts ) 2. Elizabeth Stewart Clarke's "Liz's stumps" page -- some really great advice to first timers and those seeking to improve their impression. http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com/COMPENDIUM/ 3. Brief Summary of Period Clothing (The "Widow" Vicki Rumble's website) 4. CW Reenactor's School of the Civilian - website covering key authenticity basics, with comparision pictures of the right and wrong looks. If you're interested in learning more, the best book you can buy to give an overview of what women really wore in this era is Juanita Leisch's Who Wore What. This can be bought online via Amazon.com (Link to book) or The Book Guy (Shamrock Hill Books) (link to book) WOMEN'S UNDERPINNINGS: 1. Dressing the Victorian Lady (from Atelier Polonaise at Victoriana.com) -- shows all steps in dressing a lady of the 1850's from the chemise to fully dressed. 2. Read this guide to cage crinoline / hoop widths from Glenna Jo Cristen's "Mrs Cristen's Miscellany" site. Most reenactresses wear their hoops way too wide! MEN'S CLOTHING: Read Civilian Guidelines for May 2003 McDowell event for general info on men's civilian clothing of the era. GUIDELINES FROM AUTHENTIC CIVILIAN UNITS: Atlantic Guard Soldiers Aid Society: www.16thVirginia.org Guidelines for a Rural Southern Impression (from Chattahoochie Refugee Society site) If you have questions, please email us at MosbyWeb@aol.com Key Links for Reenactors: Reenactors Schedule Event Scenario Site Map Parking Uniform Guidelines Civilian Guidelines Mounted Cavalry Camping /Hotels "First Person" Resources History of the Raid Contact us Return to Reenactor Information Main Page

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