The Historical Timekeepers provide a supply tent at all Civil War reenactments they attend for their members.  It is available to use to store coolers, plastic items, and other modern conveniences in and out of site and should be shut at all times. All plastic wear should be removed from tables in the camp area during the day when the event is open. Modern soda cans should also be out of site of the general public and should be kept in the supply tent. Period dishes, cups, silverware and napkins will be available for use in the supply tent to avoid having soda cans and plastic bottles out in plain site.

Flash lights can be used after hours but should be out of site during the day. If things can not be concealed within your tent, then the tent should be closed to the public during open hours. It can be opened when the public has gone for the day.

People look at our camp as a representation of life during the 1860's and we need to keep that in mind when preparing our camp. Make sure that all modern tags are removed from rugs, lanterns and table clothes. Make sure that all area rugs have an old world feel.

Reenactors love to take pictures, but try to conceal cameras during the day in either a period appropriate case, in a reticule or basket, or in a canvas bag. Please make sure it is covered up while not in use in camp. Again, it is one of those things that people notice.

The use of tobacco was wide spread during the war, but cigarettes were not what they are today. Filters were not in use and most cigarettes were hand wrapped. Cigars were more appropriate, as were pipes. Most women did not smoke much in public, unless they were of the lower class. If you need to smoke, please be considerate of others, but also be aware of what they did use at the time. For references on smoking products I would encourage you to look at "Everyday Life During the Civil War" by Michael J. Varhola. It’s a great book that covers the topic.