MEMBERSHIP

We are a "Mainstream Family-Oriented" Civil War Reenacting unit portraying a Confederate Signal Corps and Secret Service unit.  That means that, although we try our best to recreate the life of an 1860's Confederate unit, we allow  our families to camp with us and allow modernisms such as coolers so long as they are kept out of sight  during specified hours.   By clicking the picture to the right you will see our us in  March, 2006.   We have had several members join since then and will be periodically updating unit pictures. 

Our unit belongs to a larger reenacting organization known as The Army of Northern Virginia.  Our Commanding Officer also serves as the ANV's Chief Signal Officer.  .  It is our job to provide period communications for the Army when on the field and in camp.  We do this by using the newest 1860's technology such as signal flags, torches and telegraph.  In addition, we raid Yankee positions on occasion, act as scouts and intelligence agents, and generally do all that we can do to defend our country, our state, our families and our homes. 

During our short history, Signal Corps of the James has become an acknowledged leader in Civil War signals operation and communication.  We have provided training and equipment for such institutions as The Manassas Museum and  Pamplin Park.  We have done living history for not only those institutions, but also for the Mariner's Museum, Chesapeake Civil War Days, Dixie Days, and Field Days of the Past.   Click the thumbnail pictures below to view some of our "signal specific" gear.  The flags we use represent reproduction CS and US flags and staffs.  The bottom line is that we provide accurate, reliable, and quick communications and intelligence for our Commanding General and his staff both on and off the field.

Pieces from our Signal Kit

One of our Three PERIOD Telegraph Boxes.  All pieces are Original and are in working condition

One of our 150+ year old Camelback Telegraph Keys

Two sets of our Reproduction Signal Torches.

New Members are invited to join us for several events to see if we are a good fit with them.  Based on our mutual experience, an invitation may be issued to the prospective member to join our unit.  Although we are portraying accurate signals and secret service impressions, of primary importance is the compatibility of our members.  We are really a "family", and we wish to keep it that way.

The organizer and founder of the unit is our Commanding Officer, Major Scott Dailey.