Re-enacting the 1860's in Upper Canada
In 1990 a small group of four citizens decided to recreate the colour and pageantry of the 1860s and the Brockville Infantry Company (1862) was formed. With a passion for detail and authenticity these men researched the history of the company and set out to relive the past. Exact copies of the bright red British tunics were manufactured by a military tailor in Toronto. Custom leatherwork was handcrafted locally and working replicas of 1853 Enfield black powder muzzle-loading muskets were imported from the U.S.
Today over twenty re-enactors make up the group. They are composed of local lawyers, teachers, managers and businessmen. They dress in identical British bright red tunics carry and fire fully functional replicas of the original Enfield muskets with bayonets and perform the same precision drill manoeuvres that their counterparts did over 130 years ago.
In order to present this polished image of precision, the re-enactors, practice these drill manoeuvres all winter long indoors. Training in black powder handling, cleaning and maintenance of muskets and live firing is conducted outside every spring. When the warmer weather arrives the group is ready to hit the streets and participates in many local events, parades and re-enactments and encampments. The Company has performed to crowds in many high profile special events from London to Toronto to Ottawa to Montreal and to Alexandria Bay New York. We will consider all requests for appearances. Please contact us at the enclosed address. Thank you for your support.
P.O. Box 2041, Brockville, Ontario, K6V 6N5
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