"...Your soldier's heart almost stood still as he watched those Son's of Erin fearlessly rush to their death.  The brilliant assault on Marye's Heights of their Irish Brigade was beyond description.  Why, my darling, we forgot they were fighting us, and cheer after cheer at their fearlessness went up all along our lines..."

          From a letter by General George Pickett written to his wife about the battle of Fredericksburg.

The 69th New York State Volunteers "Irish Brigade" is a reenacting group from Michigan and Indiana starting up.  We are looking for good men to be true to the original 69th as they can.  We will not be reenacting a certain company but the whole 69th N.Y.S.V.   We will remember all of the men from the 69th.  We will attend events in Michigan, Indiana as well as other states.  We will also attend the National Events held every year.  The 69th will also be doing Living History programs as well as School programs.  The yearly dues should not be a problem with it only being $30.00 military and $20.00 musician a year.  It can be expensive to purchase your gear but not everything is needed right away, only your basics.  The rest of the unit members can try to help out until you can purchase your full kit.  You will see the list and a list of sutlers elsewhere.  The 69th will try to go campaign style as much as they can and try to be as authentic as they can.  The 69th is looking for good men that are willing to recreate the brave men of the 69th and the Irish Brigade.  So join now and forever honor the fallen brave.  The 69th N.Y.S.V. is a nonprofit organization.  All dues and such will be used for registration fees, Unit flags and other needed items for the Unit.

FAUGH-A-BALLAGH

(Clear the Way)   

E-mail for an information packet to be sent to you.....

irishbrigade69th@hotmail.com

Recruiter Sgt. Jerry Smith
recruiter69thny@yahoo.com