The 28th Georgia / 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Resaca, Georgia

Captain James Campbell, Commanding

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Welcome to the home page of The 28th Georgia / 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry. We are a group of American Civil War reenactors who portray both Company G of the 28th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A., and Company D of the 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry, U.S.A. Our website is always under construction, so check back often, as we will be adding more things as we progress.

Founded in 1983, the 28th Georgia / 123rd New York is a non-profit organization devoted to keeping history alive through living histories, memorial services, parades, and battle reenactments of the War Between the States. We try to portray as accurately as possible the common, everyday soldier and civilian of the 1860s. We are a family-oriented group and feel that there is a place for everyone. We are not a hardcore unit, but we can adapt to whatever the situation calls for. We practice very strict blackpowder safety rules and are well-disciplined both on and off the field of battle.

We are garrisoned in Resaca, Georgia, and our members come from all over North Georgia and the Atlanta Metro area. We are members of the Georgia Division Reenactors Association, Inc. and our company is part of the Georgia Division Battalion. We normally do from 12-14 events per year, including living histories, and work very closely with the other companies within our battalion. All of our members are true historians and we are regularly invited by the State and National park services to give living history presentations to the public.

If you have the desire to learn more about the War Between the States, teach the public about what it was really like, and enjoy good fellowship around the campfire, then make the effort to contact us. Sit back and browse through our site. We hope you enjoy your visit and come back often.



Wanted: Field Musicians!

GDRA Field Music We are looking for fifers, drummers, and buglers to join our ranks as field musicians. The pay isn't much, but the rewards are great. All levels of experience are welcome. Click the following link for more information and to see The Top 10 Reasons to be a Field Musician!

GDRA Field Music



Coming soon to a theater near you!

And just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cinema! If you like to watch Civil War movies or have seen an orientation film at a state or national battlefield park, then chances are that you may have seen us. Click the following link to see what our connection to the film industry is and what we have been up to lately.

Our Filmwork



The 28th Georgia / 123rd New York was proud to be a part of the CSS H.L. Hunley Honor Guard. Members from our unit travelled numerous times to Charleston, South Caronlina, to serve honor guard duty for the CSS Hunley crew. As a result, our unit had the distinct honor to be part of the Hunley crew burial in April 2004. Click here for pictures. Friends of the Hunley





The 28th Georgia / 123rd New York Volunteer Infantry is sponsored in part
by the Gen. Stand Watie Camp #915 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, of Calhoun, Georgia. The members of the unit thank you for your support!


Background Music

"The Minstrel Boy"

Words by the Irish poet and lyricist Thomas Moore (1779-1852)
Music from the ancient Irish air "The Moreen"

Although a very popular fife and drum tune played by both the North and the South, it was a particular favorite of the Northern Irish fighting for the Union. The song is an example of early 19th century Romanticism and tells the story of a young musician who goes off to war and is killed in battle. Historians believe that Moore was inspired to write the song after two of his closest friends were killed and another wounded while part of the 1798 rebellion of the United Irishmen. The song can be heard most recently during the end credits of the motion picture Black Hawk Down.

Select Stop on your browser to disable the music. Otherwise, it will play twice.



Last modified on April 23, 2008.

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