Military History Academy

This weekend, come see our soldiers represent the 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as part of the American army at the Feast of the Strawberry Moon Hosted by WMHA!

We recently led an educational day at a local elementary school, for the 4th and 5th graders got to learn firsthand about Revolutionary War battles and soldiers' lives in a fun and exciting way!
We set up three stations where the students would learn about: military drill, swords and swordsmanship, and fi****ms, and the classes all rotated and got a chance to learn from all of the stations! What a successful educational day!

Another great shot of one of our platoons (nevermind the one soldier who forgot he wasn't firing a howitzer!)

Taken by Zen Beznik.

With the great reenactment at Fort Meigs over, we put down our 1812 uniforms for the year and pick up our Revolutionary War coats! We have some great events coming up, starting with the Feast of the Strawberry Moon Hosted by WMHA! Be sure to come visit our 8th Massachusetts camp and learn the unexpected connection to Michigan history! (As well as cheer is on during the battle!) Event is June 13 & 14!

We got to be part of a unique battlefield tactic at Fort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield, where the Battalion of US regulars formed an assault column! This Napoleonic style formation would have charged through and broken the enemy line of battle... If we got a chance to use it. Instead we just used it as a quick way to charge to the front before deploying in our own battle line. But it was still pretty cool! Props to the battalion commander for utilizing it.

A Rum Ration! In the early 1800's, one of the "benefits" of joining the army was a daily ration of rum or other liquor, given to each man in the quantity of one "Gill", which is about 4 ounces. The soldiers had to finish their ration immediately, showing the officers that it is consumed right then and there and not being saved for later! We recreate this bit of military history at our relevant events, like our War of 1812 reenactments, with our friendly units after hours! (Exclusively for historical recreation, of course!!!!)

A special thanks to our friends at Bier Distillery & Brewery for helping bring this bit of history to life, and providing other unique historical drinks such as the1 vinegar-based Switchel to give us energy throughout the day!

The 2026 Grand Tactical event at Fort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield is now over, and what an amazing time it was for us and our friends at LaCroix's Company Living History Organization. Our two groups fused together to create one massive reenactment unit that often had to split into two platoons.

Michigan and her War of 1812 history was well represented this weekend! Great job to everyone involved!

Second Platoon, Michigan Legionary Corps, Light Infantry Company! We performed very well at our battle earlier today! Come to Fort Meigs: Ohio's War of 1812 Battlefield tomorrow to see the second battle of the Grand Tactical!