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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: hanging with the boss!

Maybe not such a good idea?

Photo by Rolf Gollin

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Longwoods, the popular season opener, coming up in a little over 2 weeks.

Thumbs up from the General, looking forward to being back!

(love this photo by Steve Zronik with Glenn Stott)

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

https://youtu.be/Unne7-zAd80?si=6h9vg-WgItJWtibX

From our reenacting world but of interest to Napoleonic/War of 1812 enthusiasts.

Bugle calls were used to manage the troops in the field.

Here are some we are to employ this year.

@histodons @histodon @warof1812 #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memory: 2007, a rest break in Queenston.

I love this picture of some nondescript unit leaning against a picket fence.

Moments like this in reenacting feel like time travel!

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

https://tinyurl.com/3hyhw3ud

A blog post on the War of 1812.

This is about an incident that occurred in 1805 involving a number of prominent figures in the upcoming conflict.

Bored Officers, An Afternoon of Whisky and a Deserter on the Loose in Detroit. What Could Go Wrong?

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memories: the late Jon Latimer.

I first met Jon in Cardiff Castle and we struck up a friendship at the time.

He shook off the horror of wearing a 41st coat rather than his beloved 23rd and joined us on the 2007 march to Queenston Heights.

We were deeply saddened by his untimely passing in 2009.

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

What glorious leader are they all saluting?

Say what?!? TRASH??????

Photos by Michael Hurley at the Officer/NCO School yesterday.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Waterloo 2015 again. So much rich material from that event.

@histodon @histodons #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Quick visit to the local museum!!! @histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2015 Waterloo.

Hanging in a field with my buddy Ross Flowers @histodons @histodon #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

https://www.historysymposium.com/event/andrew-brunatti-it-must-end-or-i-must-end-viscount-castlereagh-and-mental-health-in-the-public-service/

April 20th!

@AndrewBrunatti will discuss the case of Viscount Castlereagh, Britain’s famous Foreign Secretary and Leader of the House of Commons from 1812-1822.

Looking at the intersection of diplomacy, politics & mental health!

@histodons @histodon @warof1812 #napoleonichistory #britishhistory

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memories: the late Terry Woods, the 41st's beloved Pioneer. Mississinewa 2003.

This is one of my favourite photos. Terry loved people, particularly children.

I was happy to share a number of adventures with this wonderful man.

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: preparing for the upcoming season.

Officer/NCO School 2011. Looking forward to our return to an in person event this weekend!

We all try to see if we can still squeeze into that Private's coat!

Fort George, Niagara-On-The-Lake. @histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memories.

September 2019 in Wales.

Took a musket section, a Colour Party and my favourite Drum Corps on a little adventure in Caerphilly!

@histodon @histodons

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Something a little different that our livestream events, we met with Barb to learn about the ancient art of sprang weaving and recorded her talk.

Some of us know of sprang from military sashes but there is so much more to discover! @histodon @histodons

https://youtu.be/Sad0JiTxaOc?si=mmvmCXHXO8vUpQ-I

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting memories: I had traveled to Cardiff to do a Capture of Detroit event in 2012.

My first time meeting many amazing re-enactors in the U.K.

I was asked to portray a General and borrowed a coat from Peter Twist. There was no way it was going to close over my barrel!

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2003. Battle of Longwoods.

In those days it was easy to pick out the 41st in the battalion as we were marked by the gigantic individual in the back rank.

Longwoods is only a month away!

https://www.royal-scots.com/battle-of-longwoods/longwoods-schedule/

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: the infamous fridge magnet.

The picture that found its way onto thousands of fridges!

The things one does for the love of the hobby and their favourite people!

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2011 at the 41st Regiment of Foot Annual Spring Gala.

The 41st take possession of their new Colours. They were to be consecrated at Fort George in July of that year.

Final photo is Queenston Heights 2012

Wonderful work by Colin Pinn and Heather Caldwell

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memories: Waterloo 2015.

My BS finally caught up with me!

@histodons @histodon #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memories: 2010 Grand Tactical at Sacket's Harbor, New York.

At long last we can look forward to our next Grand Tactical this coming July!

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memories: 60th Regiment (7th Batt.) at Bradley House Museum (Mississauga).

Photos by Pauline Mosher.

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Oh my! Another reenacting memory.

These are from 2008. This would have been the 2nd or 3rd annual dinner of the 41st Regiment, which also served as a change of command dinner.

I was "leeked" in as the new commanding Officer of the 41st Regiment.

Photos by Nate Bertrand.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memories (well sort of).

2010 Raymond Hobbs and myself traveled to Cardiff to take part in the opening dedication of the Firing Line Museum in Cardiff Castle.

We had the opportunity to meet King Charles and then an interesting moment, I took a picture of King Charles meeting a "Zulu" who had traveled from Natal for the ceremony.

Some time later I saw a link to a Natal newspaper with a story on his travels and saw a picture of me taking his picture!

@histodons @histodon

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memories. Fort Erie. Believe the photo was taken by Teresa Michenfelder.

If I remember right this was the first time the senior command gave me a wing.

It may have been the moment that everyone will live to regret!!!

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memories: Fort Niagara 2018.

Photos by Pauline Mosher.

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2017 trip to St. John's, Newfoundland.

Recognizing the contributions of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry to the War of 1812.

Combined with a picture of the RNR that I know!

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Watch out!

I have been given access to albums of photos by Pauline Mosher.

Here are some from the Queenston Heights event in 2022.

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

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tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015 Waterloo 200

A shame, I do not know who the photographer is.

@histodons @histodon #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: Fort Erie, 2005.

That time when I thought I found a solution to shakos falling off of heads!

(Also showing my "hook" before I lost it)

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: 2008, Port Dover (Lake Erie).

Hanging with our pals in the HMS Ferret. They let me pretend I could sail!

Thanks Charlie!

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

https://www.youtube.com/live/YrNSL-nZDrA?si=oLJ_fENMJ9PCjC2G

We had an incredible talk by @lafayettepod yesterday!

Such a deep and rich French history in North America!

The recording is available for viewing on our YouTube channel (Link).

A wonderful job by Emmanuel Dubois, host of the Lafayette We Are Here Podcast.

@histodons @histodon #frenchhistory #canadianhistory

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2009 Annual Dinner for the 41st Regiment.

I forgot my sash and felt so undressed! At least I still got to hang out with Charlie!

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

@lafayettepod is with us today!

Join us on our YouTube channel this afternoon or pop by any time after to watch the recording.

While you are there, give us a subscribe!!!

https://www.youtube.com/@HeritageDaysHistorySymposium

@histodons @histodon #frenchhistory #canadianhistory

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: Waterloo 2015.

Some of my most vivid memories are being in square and being attacked by cavalry.

Photo by Andreas Springer

(I am in that square!)

@histodon @histodons #napoleonicwars @NapoleonicEra

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting memory: Waterloo 200 in 2015. Photographer unknown.

When I returned to Canada, often I was drawn down the rabbit hole of looking at pictures and videos. There were so many!

This event much more than any other stayed with me mentally, emotionally for a long time.

@histodons @histodon #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015 on this date, drill at Battlefield House, Stoney Creek.

When a private was too worried about what was happening in the back rank, the Sergeant gave him the best view possible!

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodons group

Re-enacting Memory: 2016 at the Annual Dinner of the 41st Regiment.

Mutual respect and plans for future adventures!!!

@histodons @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2016, Annual Spring Gala of the 41st Regiment.

A photo opportunity with Marc Fournier who piped in our dinner guests that night!

@histodon @histodons @warof1812

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2003 Longwoods.

An oldie but a good picture!

@histodons @histodon @warof1812

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2019, Stoney Creek.

In honour of St. Patrick's Day, that time the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment joined us and created the bathing moment that was part of the aftermath of the Battle of Maida (1806).

(Borrowed from Peter Joseph Laramie)

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Reenacting Memory: last night! Some of the members of the 41st Regiment present at their Spring Gala.

Unfortunately we did not have the photo opportunity until quite a number had left already!

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Up next! One week from today.

We are thrilled to host Emmanuel Dubois of the "Lafayette We Are Here" podcast.

Emmanuel will be speaking on a history of New France.

https://www.historysymposium.com/event/emmanuel-dubois-new-france-the-french-experince-in-north-america/

@histodon @histodons #canadianhistory

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon group

Re-enacting Memory: 2015 Waterloo
Fourth Brigade on the march.

When I returned, I found so many pictures online.

I like when the photos are watermarked.

Unfortunately I have no idea who took this one!

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons #napoleonichistory

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodons group

Re-enacting Memory: 2019, Fort Erie
I wonder who or what has exasperated me?

Photo by Rolf Gollin

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodons group

http://www.fortyfirst.org/blog/dancing-the-night-away

On the eve of the Annual Spring Gala of the 41st Regiment, it seems a very good time to post this article on Regimental Balls held in Montreal (1815/1816).

They literally danced the night away!

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodons group

SHOW US YOUR GUNS!

I was sorting through videos on our YouTube channel and it struck me that we have a fair number of artillery related videos. Maybe they warrant their own playlist!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFrlzkPt2zxHl-oYxeHWIrEuD8plaggz&si=xj9HJkB3iNJ3DMoY

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons #napoleonichistory

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodons group

Re-enacting Memory: Fort Niagara Grand Tactical, 2018.

Credit: Ross Flowers who can't remember where he copied it from 😀

@warof1812 @histodon @histodons