So you want to Join the Cavalry ?

Great !! We invite you to call or email our recruiting officers Major Alan Geho or 1st Lt Tim Shaw
who will be more than glad to tell you about the 1st United States Cavalry and Pass. One of the best ways to see if this exciting hobby is for you, is to come out to one of our Drill (training) Weekends or to one of our Re Enactments (see Schedule) and meet all of us and our horses. This is a great opportunity to see what your getting into and to just sit around the fire after a good day and swap stories and dreams of Civil War Re enacting.
In this way you get to have a small taste of the reasons we are all involved and see first hand what is in store for you when you become a member.

Now Before we get to far you should know that this hobby that we all cherish Starts out with a bit of expense and a little hard work. The biggest expense is just getting started after that it is not bad at all. Now various members of our company do have some loaner gear to help get the serious recruit who is diligently acquiring their gear. (Please remember the adage" Bring it back in as good or better condition than when you got it"). Now don't get overwhelmed here for most people it takes a year or two to get equipped.. The good news is that once you are equipped (providing you bought good equipment) it will last for years and years. In this hobby before you buy ask one of our senior members, this will help you buy quality equipment, and keep you from buying things you do not need. A word of caution here before you go buy lots of equipment and gear from the Sutlers be advised "Buyer Beware" They are in the business to sell and all are not as knowledgeable and scrupulous as others
"All Civil War Era Reproduction Items Are NOT Created Equal" ask senior members about which sutlers they have been happy with.

All members (including horses) must pass the 1st United States Cavalry Regiment's and the WCWA Safety Tests in order to participate in any of our re enactment's. Do not worry about that . We will assist you in training your self and your horse to successively pass the tests and to enjoy a safe fun filled time in the service of cavalry.
But you might say "I don't have a horse" that's OK too, This is a great opportunity to get around horses and people who have knowledge to pass onbut in reality you should have a desire to learn to ride be a horseperson and then in turn own your own horse.

"I want to join but not sure what I want to do"
You have Four choices,
1. Join as mounted cavalry,
2. Join as Dismounted Cavalry While you get your horse and tack and learn to ride
3. Join as a civilian refugee.
4. Stay Home and regret that you aren't with us

Company Dues for the 1st United States Cavalry are $30.00 for family or $20.00 per individual per year and are not due till after normal probationary period.
All Potential members must apply for membership in the 1st and then serve the propationary period before being voted in as full members.

The Washington Civil War Association (WCWA) dues are $20.00 per individual (including your Horse) and $40.00 for Family membership. You must belong to the WCWA.

Every member must have a membership form with the liability release signed on the back. These forms should be turned into the Company officer along with the fees. Anyone 14 years or older may become a Trooper. Minors must have a sponsor or parent involved in the company and be present at all battlefield events.

What you get for the money:

WCWA Monthly Newsletter
The Ability to vote in WCWA Elections
Active and Members with dues paid get to vote in Company Elections held yearly.
The ability to participate in our fun filled exciting Re enactments

REGROUP
updated 10-20-06