Corps of ArtilleryLed by the staff of Fort McHenry, the Fort McHenry Guard is a group of volunteers whose interest in history has led them to research and re-create roles of people who lived in early 19th century Baltimore./corps-artillery.feed2011-09-27T01:07:03ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementEquipment Guidelines2010-05-23T22:17:42Z2010-05-23T22:17:42Z/corps-artillery/47-equipment.htmlfmguardfortmche@fortmchenryguard.org<p> </p>
<p><b>Corps of Artillery Equipment Guideline</b><br /> <br />Uniform and Equipment supplied by the Fort McHenry Guard</p>
<ul>
<li>Blue Wool Artillery Coatee</li>
<li>Soldier’s shirt</li>
<li>White Trousers</li>
<li>Shoes</li>
<li>Black Leather Shako</li>
<li>Black Leather Neckstock</li>
<li>White Summer Roundabout Jacket</li>
<li>Black Gaiters</li>
<li>Cartridge Box and White Leather Sling</li>
<li>Bayonet Scabbard and White Leather Sling</li>
<li>Wooden Canteen</li>
<li>Linen Haversack</li>
<li>1795 Springfield Musket and Bayonet</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Additional equipment and personal items you may purchase privately to improve on your interpretation, but are not required</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Wool Fatigue Hat </strong>(FMG working on pattern)
<ul>
<li>C.D. Jarnagin, #6013 1812 Fatigue Cap w/ Yellow Trim ($22.95)</li>
<li>Wool knit cap can also be substituted
<ul>
<li>GGGodwin ($42)</li>
<li>Jas townsend ($45)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>1808 L’herbette Pattern Knapsack </strong>
<ul>
<li>GGGodwin ($100) </li>
<li>Various other sources</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Linen Fatigue Frock </strong>
<ul>
<li>Steve Abolt, Allegheny Arsenal</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>White Wool Blanket </strong>
<ul>
<li>100% wool, “full-size” approx. 54”x75”</li>
<li>Period blankets were 3 points, white with a single indigo stripe on either end. These are hard to come by, so a plain white blanket is appropriate.</li>
<li>GGGodwin ($48) - 81" x 83" (can be cut down)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Personal Items </strong>
<ul>
<li>Wooden Bowl/tin plate, Spoon, Fork</li>
<li>Soldier’s cup (tin)</li>
<li>Toothbrush (horn or bone)</li>
<li>Comb (horn or bone)</li>
<li>Period wool or cotton socks</li>
<li>Period games (checkers, dice, cards)</li>
<li>Housewife (sewing kit)</li>
<li>Period Books/Pamphlets </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul><p> </p>
<p><b>Corps of Artillery Equipment Guideline</b><br /> <br />Uniform and Equipment supplied by the Fort McHenry Guard</p>
<ul>
<li>Blue Wool Artillery Coatee</li>
<li>Soldier’s shirt</li>
<li>White Trousers</li>
<li>Shoes</li>
<li>Black Leather Shako</li>
<li>Black Leather Neckstock</li>
<li>White Summer Roundabout Jacket</li>
<li>Black Gaiters</li>
<li>Cartridge Box and White Leather Sling</li>
<li>Bayonet Scabbard and White Leather Sling</li>
<li>Wooden Canteen</li>
<li>Linen Haversack</li>
<li>1795 Springfield Musket and Bayonet</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Additional equipment and personal items you may purchase privately to improve on your interpretation, but are not required</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Wool Fatigue Hat </strong>(FMG working on pattern)
<ul>
<li>C.D. Jarnagin, #6013 1812 Fatigue Cap w/ Yellow Trim ($22.95)</li>
<li>Wool knit cap can also be substituted
<ul>
<li>GGGodwin ($42)</li>
<li>Jas townsend ($45)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>1808 L’herbette Pattern Knapsack </strong>
<ul>
<li>GGGodwin ($100) </li>
<li>Various other sources</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Linen Fatigue Frock </strong>
<ul>
<li>Steve Abolt, Allegheny Arsenal</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>White Wool Blanket </strong>
<ul>
<li>100% wool, “full-size” approx. 54”x75”</li>
<li>Period blankets were 3 points, white with a single indigo stripe on either end. These are hard to come by, so a plain white blanket is appropriate.</li>
<li>GGGodwin ($48) - 81" x 83" (can be cut down)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Personal Items </strong>
<ul>
<li>Wooden Bowl/tin plate, Spoon, Fork</li>
<li>Soldier’s cup (tin)</li>
<li>Toothbrush (horn or bone)</li>
<li>Comb (horn or bone)</li>
<li>Period wool or cotton socks</li>
<li>Period games (checkers, dice, cards)</li>
<li>Housewife (sewing kit)</li>
<li>Period Books/Pamphlets </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>About the FMG2010-05-23T21:33:45Z2010-05-23T21:33:45Z/corps-artillery/46-about-fmg.htmlfmguardfortmche@fortmchenryguard.org<P><BR>The Fort McHenry Guard is a historical organization sponsored by the National Park Service and The Patriots of Fort McHenry. It is composed of specially recruited "Volunteers in Parks" who provide visitors with a touchstone to the past.</P>
<P>The Guard is trained and equipped by the National Park Service to represent the U. S. Corps of Artillery, the Baltimore Fencible Artillery, and the U.S. Sea Fencibles during the Battle of Baltimore in the summer of 1814. The Guard provides early 19th century military demonstrations, historical interpretation, and official ceremonies on weekends during the summer months. Volunteers also portray citizens and their everyday activities in early 19th century society in Baltimore and at Fort McHenry.</P>
<P><A href="/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61:music-cd&catid=41:field-mus&Itemid=55" mce_href="/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61:music-cd&catid=41:field-mus&Itemid=55"><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="/images/stories/music-cd-banner2.png" mce_style="border: 0px;" mce_src="/images/stories/music-cd-banner2.png"></A></P><P><BR>The Fort McHenry Guard is a historical organization sponsored by the National Park Service and The Patriots of Fort McHenry. It is composed of specially recruited "Volunteers in Parks" who provide visitors with a touchstone to the past.</P>
<P>The Guard is trained and equipped by the National Park Service to represent the U. S. Corps of Artillery, the Baltimore Fencible Artillery, and the U.S. Sea Fencibles during the Battle of Baltimore in the summer of 1814. The Guard provides early 19th century military demonstrations, historical interpretation, and official ceremonies on weekends during the summer months. Volunteers also portray citizens and their everyday activities in early 19th century society in Baltimore and at Fort McHenry.</P>
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