During the event we will portray four companies of the 84^th Indiana Infantry Regiment.  During the spring and early summer of 1863 the 84^th Indiana was garrisoned at Franklin and were used in the construction of the fort.

From original clothing returns we know that the 84^th was issued corduroy trousers while garrisoned at the Fort.  We encourage anyone wishing to bring and wear cords to do so.  However, it is MANDATORY that anyone with corduroy trousers also bring their sky blue trousers.  Regulation trousers will have to be worn Sunday morning for inspection.  Rations will be issued on Saturday morning early for breakfast.  Rations will again be issued at lunch and dinner on Saturday and again on Sunday for breakfast.

This is a garrison impression and the men are encouraged to bring and erect their shelter-halves. Also since this is a garrison, everyone is expected to have their uniforms in a well maintained and presentable condition. This includes having your brass shined. All those serving as Privates and Corporals must have or make arrangements to share a shelter half or dog tent.

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

All those attending this event are expected to meet the uniform guidelines list below. At the end of the Guidelines are pictures that illustrate the impressions expected for this event. These pictures are provided to help those attending the event better evaluate their impression and the Guidelines. Click on the pictures to enlarge.

1.  Headwear

·        Forage Cap of correct blue wool with leather bill and sweatband

·        Hardee or Army Hat

2.      Blouse / jacket

·        4 Button fatigue blouse, lined preferred with hand-sewn buttonholes and proper construction

·        Enlisted issue 9 button frock coat of proper construction

·        Commercial pattern sack coat of proper color and construction

3.  Shirt

·        U.S. Issue shirt of domet flannel, grey wool flannel or other issue of blue, gray, or tan wool flannel

·        Civilian shirt of proper fabric and construction

4.  Trousers

·        Federal issue trousers of sky blue wool and  proper pattern and construction (Mandatory)

·        Corduroy trousers in drab colors for fatigue duty wear (Optional for work details)

5.      Suspenders

·        Proper period style suspenders with tin or brass buckles and/or hand-sewn buttonholes

6.  Drawers

·        Proper period style civilian or army drawers of correct construction and fabric

7.  Socks

·        Wool or cotton (or mixture) knitted civilian type socks (no elastic)

8.  Footwear

·        Jefferson brogans (issue) properly constructed

·        Civilian shoes and boots of proper pattern and construction

FIELD EQUIPMENT

1.  Tentage

·        Dog or shelter half tents (correct construction) preferred

·        Small size wedge or "A" tents (Sergeants ONLY)

2.  Blankets

·        Gray or brown issue blanket of 100% wool

·        Civilian blankets of wool or wool/cotton mix

3.  Gum blankets

·        Rubberized ground cloth (small grommets)

·        Painted ground cloth of proper construction  

4.  Knapsack

·        U.S. issue Double Bag

·        If you don't have one, use a bedroll

5.  Haversack

·        U.S. issue haversack

6.  Canteen

·        U.S. issue smoothside (bullseye discouraged) with jean wool cover

7.  Waistbelt

·        U.S. issue black leather (with keeper) and US buckle

·        U.S. issue black leather 1851 NCO Belt for all Sergeants

8.  Cartridge Box

·        U.S. issue M1855 box or appropriate box for weapon used.  Boxes must be black

9.  Cap box

·        U.S. issue model 1850

·        U.S. Shield Front style (all cap boxes to be black)

10.  Bayonet Scabbard

·        U.S. issue scabbard (black) with 2 rivets (or appropriate scabbard for weapon used)

WEAPONS (in order of preference)

1.  M1861 Springfield (with proper authenticating measures done)

2.  M1853 Enfield (authenticated)

3.  M1842 Springfield (authenticated)

4.  M1855 Springfield (authenticated)

Enlisted Fatigue Uniform	Private Dress Uniform
Sgt/Cpl Dress Uniform	Officer Fatigue Uniform
Officer Dress Uniform