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 Hi! I am a grad student interested in WWII reenactment and possibly Rev. War reenactment units in the East TN area (I am in northeast TN) and the surrounding areas. I've looked all over online and haven't found anything. Do you know of any active groups in the area or surrounding states, especially ones that provide non-combat roles for women? Thanks!
Answer No I don't know of any units in that area of the country, though I am sure there are plenty. My question to you is "have you been out to any local events to ask around. I personally think that is the best way to go. If you can't find anything in the paper or the internet, check with local museums or historical societies to get information, they usually have it (concerning local events). Hope this helps.
