AboutJack Pickup Jr. Expertise I am currently a reenactor of both the American Civil War and World War II. I have been involved with other reenactments from many periods including Roman and the Middle Ages/Renaissance. I am quite well versed in all aspects of military history from the Ancient Period all the way up to World War II, especially regarding Military Engineering up to the period of the American Civil War. I am also a middle school social studies teacher.
Experience I have a degree in History and Education. I have been a teacher at the secondary level teaching all aspects of High School History. I have studied and travelled extensively both within the United States and overseas. I currently do presentations for local schools and teacher certification programs.
Organizations Confederate Corps of Engineers, Unit Commander:
First Confederate Brigade of Illinois, Chief Engineer:
Second Panzer Division, WWII Historical Reenactment Society:
MHEA, Military History Education Association
Publications Reenactor Magazine, Various articles
Education/Credentials Bachelors degree in History and Education from Elmhurst College in Illinois. Work on doctorate cut short by birth of my children (more work, less play!). Soon to be resumed, however.
Question How do I join a reenactment group? I live in Eagleville P.A. close to Norristown. I am presently a social science with history concentration major and I would love to get involved somehow with a reenactment group.
Answer The easiest way to find a reenactment group is to go to a local reenactment and talk to the people there. If you don't know of any, try your local paper or historical society, they should have info on this sort of thing. If you are looking for Civil War history, you shouldn't have to look far, but that doesn't mean that you might not have to travel. Also try searching online for the "Camp Chase Gazette" In their links section, you should be able to find reenactment units that usually have a tag as to where they are located and a contact number. Then you just need to pick a side...!
