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2 days ago

Food for Thought On Gear and Cost

In this editorial video I explain a bit of my horrific farby past and show some examples that goin authentic does not have to be detoured by cost. ...

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  TheIrishbill commented:
  
  @banjoman5000 I wasn't particularly calling you out. Its something I heard many others say and I figure that now would be a good time to show done examples of how authentic reenacting can be less expensive than mainstream. Please dont think I'm singling you out.
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3 days ago

Wounded Confederate Soldier - Minooka, IL Reenactment

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5 days ago

Civil War Games: Chuck-a-Luck

Civil war soldier's gambling board chuck-a-luck and how to play.

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From some credible sources, the minnie dice were sort of a reenactorism. The wood and bone were highly popular and ceramic too. You can find bone dice if you keep a keen eye at antique dealers. I have a few myself. Cool board!
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1 week ago

How To Make Civil War Arsenal Pack

How To Make Civil War Arsenal Pack

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TheIrishbill commented:

@97yankeeboy I would abstain from labels. Most surviving arsenal packs dont have them at all.
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1 week ago

Authentic Packing of Civil War Knapsack

This is my first of many how-to videos for ACW reenacting. Here is the contents of my knapsack and haversack minus food and extra arsenal packs. I ...

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TheIrishbill commented:

@CivilWarReenacting1 I will make more but right now school and my other projects are a bit of a more pressing matter. I have not had the time to do more but when I do they will be good. maybe before my spring break but definitely by St. Patricks day will have more out. Thank you for the compliment.
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1 week ago

Civil War Games: Horseshoes

The different stakes and horseshoes in civil war camp and how to play. Comment, rate, and subscribe please.

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@97yankeeboy You do know that a mule or horse doesnt always keep the same pair of shoes its whole life. Eventually they would need to be replaced and the ferriers would just throw them away. Plus, horseshoes is a game that dates back to the roman era. How did I know this? Its called research.
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1 week ago

Civil War Games: Chuck-a-Luck

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2 weeks ago

Books For the Reenactor

Here is my top five books every reenactor should read. There are plenty of more books out there but these are must reads. Enjoy!

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  @agernader Bully! I am honestly glad to hear that. I fond that the book really helps a ton in the transformation for someone to go from mainstream to authentic. Thumbs up sir, thumbs up!
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2 weeks ago

Civil War Bible. an origonal

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3 weeks ago

Mule Collars and Hobo Rolls

This video shows how I do my mule collar and my hobo roll.

If you have any questions or constructive comments please feel free to post.

Don't f...

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  @tkdmasterbound 1. im from northern Illinois, 2. i had others check and i said ac forum. its clear as a sunny day. once again, listen
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3 weeks ago

A Quick Update

Just showing off my hardtack crate/box and my new leather holster from J. lamers & Company.

ENJOY!!!!!

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TheIrishbill commented:

@97yankeeboy Google search civil war slang. First web link, not the ad. Look up Bully.
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1 month ago

White Shhirt Rant

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TheIrishbill commented:

Its not that its white, they are just the wrong kind. The domet flannel is white. I do agree that they dont switch it up to homespuns. Muslin shirts are a crime.
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1 month ago

What I carry on Campaign

10lb knapsack

haversack

cartridge box

cap box

bayonet & scabbered

sword belt / sword/revolver

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TheIrishbill commented:

type 3A (late war) shelter halfs did not have brass grommets. Pick up a copy of The Federal Shelter Tent by Fred Gaede. That is the final say on shelter halfs unless more originals show up. He spent YEARS researching and it has everything one would need to know and more about those tents. You sho...
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1 month ago

Dubuque Senior Colorguard State Solos 2010

This is Josie McClain performing her solo to Everytime We Touch by Cascada. It is at Iowa State Solo Contest on November 7 2009

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1 month ago

Poke Sack How-to Part 4

This video is the last part of a 4 part series showing how I make a civil war poke sack. I could go over whats all in these but watch and I hope yo...

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1 month ago

Poke Sack How-to Part 3

This video is the third part of a 4 part series showing how I make a civil war poke sack. I could go over whats all in these but watch and I hope y...

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1 month ago

Poke Sack How-to Part 2

This video is the second part of a 4 part series showing how I make a civil war poke sack. I could go over whats all in these but watch and I hope ...

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1 month ago

Poke Sack How-to Part 1

This video is the first part of a 4 part series showing how I make a civil war poke sack. I could go over whats all in these but watch and I hope y...

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1 month ago

"Weapons of World War II" 4 of 40

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1 month ago

Civil War Rations

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TheIrishbill commented:

Slab bacon is the closest to get today from period salt pork. Store bought salt pork WILL NOT KEEP in your haversack. You will get sick. Not saying your using it but just saying for others.
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1 month ago

The Best Polish Ever!

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If you wanna clean your gear, ash with water make a fine polish. Its cheap and worked well for the boys of 61- 65. Plus , when you do it at an event, its a cool thing for the public to see.
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1 month ago

Did I win?

biker falls into the finish and asked if he did win :D

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1 month ago

Natural Born Killers "Always"

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1 month ago

Hardee_Vol1.wmv

The ANIMATED Hardee's Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics - Volume 1. Now available for smartphones and tablets.

At the start of the American Civil W...

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1 month ago

Coffee for the Authentic Reenactor

In this video I explain the forms of coffee along with equipment used for making a cup. I also give a few pointers for tinware and grinding of coff...

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  @97yankeeboy Ok, that sounds like a sound idea. Like I said if it works, do it. Thanks for clarifying your way.
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1 month ago

Knapsack/ Haversack Campaign Set Up

This is my first of many how-to videos for ACW reenacting. Here is the contents of my knapsack and haversack minus food and extra arsenal packs. I ...

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TheIrishbill commented:

@97yankeeboy John M. Adair wrote on his experiences at the battle of shiloh how he and the majority of his unit lost their knapsacks when they fell back on the 1st day. He was part of the 45th IL. The blanket roll was used for many reasons. the major ones being less weight, necessity of not being...

About TheIrishbill's channel

My little part of the Youtube realm dedicated towards showing the right way of living historians. I take my hobby very seriously and have spent years researching it. Reenacting has been a passion of mine for many years and I hope that this channel will be a useful tool in progressing ones impression. I reenact both sides, military, civilian, early war and late war. Please enjoy my videos and feel free to drop me a line for help. I will not do your research for you but I will send you into the right direction.

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TheIrishbill

Latest Activity

Feb 25, 2012

Date Joined

Nov 5, 2009

About this user

A reenactor and soon to be nurse in Northwest Illinois. I want to make videos to help those who want to progress in their hobby of American Civil War reenacting. I will try to put out as many videos as possible as long as time permits.

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