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“Success is not in my hands: to do my duty is.”

Rear Adm.            Samuel F. Du Pont

1st. US Company D “Infantry”

“The Fighting First”

   The 1st US Company D Infantry, Regulars is a reenactment group organized to recreate the life of the Civil War soldier in the Arizona Territory of the 1860’s. These Brave men and women who filled the ranks as loyal Americans during the Civil War gave the ultimate sacrifice, to give their lives for the freedoms of this great country, and to preserve the Union that our forefathers fought for against the English loyalists.

Join in the exciting world of Reenacting with the 1st US Company D, “The Fighting First”.

   As the Arizona Civil War Council, (ACWC) we join with Union and Confederate re-enactors throughout the Great State of Arizona, and it’s sister states of New Mexico, California, Utah and those Hallowed Battlefields of the Eastern Theater to organize events and encourage activities throughout the state. Company D participates in reenactments of Civil War events and living history throughout the area defended by the “The Fighting First”. Our major focus is educating those that wish to learn about the Civil War and all its glory including the furthermost most skirmish battle that took place in the Arizona territory known as the “The Battle of Picacho Pass” at Picacho Peak. As the North’s loyal defenders during the Civil War, we also participate in Regional and National events.

   Our members include young and old, men, women and children in which, we all portray a variety of authentic impressions. As a member of the “Fighting First” Infantry group, you’ll be given the school of soldiering with the group, learning the various commands of the soldier. We will guide you down the road to the past, so that you and your family will enjoy the Living History of those hard and cruel times during the Civil War.  

Most importantly, we love to have fun and enrich your life!

Taking that first step into the past.

   The 1st US Company D, is an incorporated volunteer organization with monthly meetings held throughout the Valley at various locations. With open arms, we welcome you and will be glad to discuss, and show you what this hobby holds for you and your family. Reenacting will require a few things which you will need including uniforms, weapons, and gear. This list of equipment has been conveniently place on the web for your guidance and various choices. As a member of the 1st US Company D, you will learn about Civil War era drill, uniforms, military custom, weapon skills and safety, the most important part of the hobby.  With camp skills, cooking, and period songs. You and your family will enjoy the historical surroundings of camp life both at the fort and campaign style. While we strive for reasonable authenticity, we are not "hard core." Our objectives, in priority order, are safety, fun, and authenticity. These objectives are not in conflict.

   You are invited to try us out. Visit our New Member Information page or visit us at a reenactment event. We can arrange loans of uniforms and equipment, so you can try it out first before you purchase your own.

We hope to see you soon around the camp fire!

Photo Taken By Bryan Bender

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