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Participant Guidelines

REENACTMENT of the BATTLE OF LEXINGTON

Participant Guidelines

Our reenactment is an event we are honored to participate in. The following guidelines will be enforced for the "Common Cause" so we may conduct ourselves in a safe manner whilst doing justice to the brave men whom we portray.


  • Attendance at two mandatory drill is required to participate in the reenactment and three drills along with approval of the command officers is required to be issued powder. 
  • ALL Muskets must pass all safety inspections performed by the 2nd Lieutenant of Muskets, or other designated safety officer.
  • The "TEN FOOT RULE" will be enforced for all men, women and children. Refer to "Clothing Guidelines for the LMM" by Alex Cain.
  • All child participants must be those of members only. When a members' child (children) is (are) not participating, grandchildren may be substituted. All children must be accompanied by a member's spouse, or an approved guardian. Any exceptions to the above must be approved by the Lexington Reenactment Chair before taking the field.
  • Character changes after dress rehearsal are not permitted.
  • The Lexington Reenactment Chair reserves the right to re-assign characters for reasons due to low or non-participation in Company activities, lack of paid dues or lack of effort in researching their assigned role.
  • All members, women, and children are required to attend the dress rehearsal.
  • Reenactors must stay "in character" prior to, during and after the event.
  • The Lexington Reenactment Chair will assign all security functions as needed.
  • Ramrods, although allowed must never be removed from muskets for any reason.
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