What
is the recreated Augusta Regiment?
The recreated
Augusta Regiment was formed in 2000 through the interests of its
founding members, all veteran reenactors and students of 18th century
military and civilian life. Because the founding members live in
close proximity to the site of Fort Augusta at the forks of the
Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, the impression seemed
natural.
After researching
the command history of the original Augusta Regiment, it was decided
to assume the identity of Burd's Company since James Burd was associated
with the regiment throughout its history. No other officer was found
to have the same term of service. In 2005 we became a non-profit
corporation, gaining tax exempt status in 2006 under Section 501(c)3
of the IRS Code.
Our stated
purpose is to present to the membership and to the public at large,
examples and demonstrations designed to educate about the history
of military occupation, conflict, and settlement of this region
along the Susquehanna River during the mid-18th century -- primarily
the period of the Seven Years War -- through participation in and
sponsorship of lectures, exhibitions, school programs, educational
workshops, publications, parades, battle reenactments, tactical
weapons demonstrations, encampments, folklife demonstrations, shooting
matches, and other similar activities. As a group and as individuals
our members can be found teaching formally and informally at historic
sites, schools, public and private organizations, and wherever someone
wants to learn about our chosen time.
The members
of The Augusta Regiment, Burd's Company, through research and study,
gain in their own knowledge of 18th century military and civilian
life.

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