Reliving History with Pride

35 Star Union Flag

Colonel Andy Smith Commander

3rd Confederate Flag

*Captain 
Pat Adkins

                                 *1^st Lieutenant                                   *2^nd Lieutenant
                                  Bob Flaniken                                        Mark Smith

* Temporary Appointments

To Arms! To Arms! History minded men of Florida, the Jacksonville Light Infantry, Co. A of the Third Florida, Confederate States and the 35th Massachusetts Infantry, United States are seeking new and veteran reenactors. Women folk, are welcome to portray male soldiers as well as any other accurate female role for the 1860's.

As a family oriented Infantry Unit, we are inviting prospective members who have a love of history and truly care about their heritage to participate in this fast growing hobby; reenacting the AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. Events include battle reenactments, living history, authentic camping, parades and various ceremonies. We portray both "rebel and yankee" units, and strive for authenticity while at the same time having a good time among friends, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and rememberance for those who "gave their last full measure of devotion".

You have read the books, seen the movies, NOW EXPERIENCE the passion and drama of what our ancestors endured during four of the most crucial years in American History.

A Brief History about the real 3rd Florida Volunteer Infantry
Hardy's Brigade 2^nd Battalion
Battle Line Ministries
Picture Page
Upcoming Events

Other Members and Sites Associated with The Reenactment of the Civil War

History of the 3rd Florida Volunteer Infantry

Organization: Organized on July 25, 1861. Mustered into Confederate service for 12 months on Amelia Island on August 11, 1861. Reorganized on May 10,1862. Served in a field consolidation with the 1st Infantry (Reorganized) Regiment from December 1862 to April 1865. Consolidated with the 1st Cavalry Regiment and the 1st (Reorganized), 4th, 6th, and 7th Infantry Regiments and designated as the 1st Consolidated Infantry Regiment on April 9, 1865 at Smithfield, North Carolina.

First Commander: William S. Dilworth (Colonel)

Field Officers: Lucius A. Church (Major, Lieutenant Colonel)
                              Elisha Marshburn (Major)
                              Johnathan L. Phillips (Major)
                              Arthur J. T. Wright (Lieutenant Colonel)

Assignments: Department of Middle and Eastern Florida (August 1861-May 1862)
                            Brown's Brigade, Anderson's Division, Left Wing, Army of the Mississippi, Department #2
                            (August-November 1862)
                            1st Brigade, Anderson's Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee (November-December 1862)
                            Preston's Brigade, Breckinridge's Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee
                            (December 1862-May 1863)
                            Preston's-Stovall's Brigade, Breckinridge's Division, Department of the West (May-July 1863)
                            Stovall's Brigade, Breckinridge's Division, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana
                            (July-August 1863)
                            Stovall's-Florida Brigade, Breckinridge's-Bate's Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee
                            (August 1863-February 1864)
                            Florida Brigade, Bate's Division, 1st Corps, Army of Tennessee (February 1864-April 1865)

Battles: Smyrna, Florida (March 23, 1862)
                Brick Church, Florida (March 24, 1862)
                Perryville, TN (October 8, 1862)
                Murfreesboro, TN (December 31, 1862-January 3, 1863)
                Jackson Siege (July 1863)
                Chickamauga, GA (September 19-20, 1863)
                Chattanooga Siege, TN (September-November 1863)
                Chattanooga, TN (November 23-25, 1863)
                Atlanta Campaign, GA (May-September 1864)
                New Hope Church, GA (May 25-June 5, 1864)
                Atlanta, GA (July 22, 1864)
                Ezra Church, GA (July 28, 1864)
                Atlanta Siege, GA (July-September 1864)
                Jonesboro, GA (August 31-September 1, 1864)
                Franklin, TN (November 30, 1864)
                Nashville, TN (December 15-16, 1864)
                Carolinas Campaign (February-April 1865)
                Bentonville, SC (March 19-21, 1865)
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