Living History Resources
For those just getting into Revolutionary War era historical interpretation or reenactment, or those who have been involved for a while. The more research one does will make for a better impression!
Basic Recommeded Kit for Privateersmen
(1775-1783)
Breeches or slops, Shirt (Natural or white), Stockings, Shoes/Boots, Neckerchief (“Sweat rag”), Pea-Coat (Sailor’s Top Coat), Sea/Ditty Bag or Haversack, Canteen (Metal or Wood), Hat (Tri-corn, flat brim, or stocking), Sail and or Jackknife, Period Musket and or Pistol, Period saber/cutlass, Shave Necessaries, Sewing kit, Personal cutlery/wood bowl, wood plate, tankard (Tin, pewter, or horn).
Cloathing
Some Useful Websites to aid your research along…
www.hmsrichmond.org/sailordress.htm – WHAT they wore
www.hmsrichmond.org/dressloc.htm – Where to find Some of it
For more sutleries, see the links section
Source documentation on 18th Century Naval Clothing:
https://www.scribd.com/document/379084260/Naval-Clothing
Gentlemen’s Period Dress
Courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg
Ladies Period Dress
Courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg
Living History Associations
www.brigade.org – Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR)
www.britishbrigade.org – Brittish Brigade (BB)
www.continentalline.org/CL/ – Continental Line (CL)
http://www.navyandmarine.org/ – Navy & Marine LHA (NMLHA)
Genealogy Links
www.ancestry.com – Ancestry.com
www.sar.org – Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
www.dar.org – Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Food & Drink
This is a fascinating topic that invites a wealth of detail, but for the sake of clarity, we will concentrate on the specific foods that played a significant role in the seafaring cuisine of that era. These culinary staples, often born from necessity and ingenuity, reflect the rich maritime culture and traditions of the time.
We will provide links related to this subject in one section of the page and share common recipes we prepare as demonstrations in another section.