The 17th Regiment of Foot 1775-83 is a UK Living History society, part of Redcoats and Revolutionaries, which portrays the people of the American War of Independence for public education and entertainment at events around the country.
Our specialty is the life of the Soldier, on home service, or fighting in the many campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. Our volunteer members band together to research the clothing, accoutrements and trappings of the late 18th century British soldier, and how they lived, worked and fought. Alongside the soldiers, members also recreate the lives of the many civilians who followed the army across whole continents, as wives and children, or tradesmen supporting the military machine.
We have members from all over the UK with a core contingent in the East Midlands, providing guidance to outfit each soldier, and training them in the use of real black-powder muskets!
It's a rewarding hobby that allows you to get away from the banality of modern life, camp in amazing historic venues, while entertaining and educating audiences.
If you like the sound of that, consider joining us!
Our specialty is the life of the Soldier, on home service, or fighting in the many campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. Our volunteer members band together to research the clothing, accoutrements and trappings of the late 18th century British soldier, and how they lived, worked and fought. Alongside the soldiers, members also recreate the lives of the many civilians who followed the army across whole continents, as wives and children, or tradesmen supporting the military machine.
We have members from all over the UK with a core contingent in the East Midlands, providing guidance to outfit each soldier, and training them in the use of real black-powder muskets!
It's a rewarding hobby that allows you to get away from the banality of modern life, camp in amazing historic venues, while entertaining and educating audiences.
If you like the sound of that, consider joining us!
About the Group
- Location
- UK
- Founded
- 2011
- Group Size
- Small
- Affiliation
- Redcoats & Revolutionaries
Joining Info
- Minimum Age
- 18+
- Membership
- £15.00 / year
- Kit / Impression
- Provided
- Training
- Offered for beginners
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