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 QUESTION: I would like to know how and where I can apply or become a volunteer in the reenactments
ANSWER: That is an easier question to answer if I know where you live. Ask me another question and include your location. IF it is a location I am familiar with, I might be able to hook you up. If it is a different location, then I can at least point you in the right direction!
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QUESTION: I'm in between both sites. Hagerstown,Maryland. I would like to participate in either event.
Answer GO to the reenactments and meet some reenactors. That is the best way to get involved. If you want to get involved beforehand, find out what organization hosts the event (local museum or park, etc.) and get contact information from them for the various units involved. Then just pick a side.
