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)