121st Ohio Volunteer Infantry
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Magic Moments - Civil War Reenactors attach a special meaning to these words. They may happen at large battle reenactments where thousands of troops are on the field and the air is thick with gun powder. Or they may happen when it is very quiet and you are all alone late at night as the army sleeps. They usually only last a second or two. They happen when the sights and sounds are so convincing, so inspiring, that you believe that you have traveled back in time. Magic Moments.
The Ninth Ohio Light Artillery
Because the 121st is a department of the Marion County Historical Society, the group tries to portray as many different aspects of the Union Army as possible. The 9th Ohio Light Artillery is made up of regular members of the 121st who wish to have the opportunity to train on a Civil War type cannon. Any man over the age of 18 may train on our full-scale James Rifle. However, every member of the cannon crew must also be equipped to portray infantry as well.
Any male over the age of sixteen and in average or better health may apply for membership in the 121st OVI. Women need not have a husband or boyfriend in the 121st to join the Victorians. She need only have an interest in the proper portrayal of the 1860's women. Children under 16 must be sponsored by an adult member of the 121st.
Company H of the 121st Ohio Volunteer Infantry is made up of members living in North Central Ohio who strive to perpetuate the memories of the men from this same area who fought in the American Civil War from 1862 - 1865. We are also in the Western Brigade.
The group participates in public school programs, parades, historical society events, and even county fairs. On a larger scale they have participated in national reenactments where the numbers range in the thousands at places with names like Perryville, Bull Run, Stone's River, Resaca, Gettysburg, and Bentonville.
Men from all walks of life come together at least once a month to practice the military drills of the 19th Century and to discuss unit matters. The group prides itself in attempting to mirror the images of the original soldiers of the Civil War. The dark blue wool uniforms are as exact as can be purchased today. Rifled muskets, hats, leather goods, and even shoes are replicas of the originals.
Civil War reenacting can be a family pastime. Although women are not permitted to carry muskets in this unit, many have found the challenge of portraying the female of the Mid-Nineteenth Century a lot of fun and educational. They portray everything from Scrub Ladies to the Belle of the Grand Ball! Boys and girls can also learn about the life of their ancestors by participating in appropriate attire. Many of the meetings which they, the Victorians, have center around the clothing of the period. Ladies attire can be purchased as finished attire or made by the participants from original patterns.
If you are a history buff or someone who enjoys portraying the people of a bygone era, you can become a member of the 121st or the Victorian Society. You too can help bring our past to life.
For more information:
Visit our E-Mail Contact Page and contact Captain Melroy
Or....
Company H 121st OVI, Marion County Historial Society,
169 East Church Street, Marion OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-4255
Proud Member of:
The Army of The Ohio
Proud Member of:
The Western Brigade
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