Homefront
The
Homefront representatives of the 30th Indiana Civil War
Re-enactors, Inc. are a group of civilians representing the
1860’s time period. As Civil War Re-enactors, we continue to
strive for authenticity in our impressions through research,
seminars and workshops. Some of our biggest projects over
the last few years include a Civil War reenactment in Fort
Wayne, Indiana and our annual Victorian Ball.
The
Homefront is associated with the 30th Indiana Civil War
Re-enactors, Inc. and promotes educational programs, living
history events, and gives the civilian side of battle
re-enactments.
Members of the Homefront
have for the last 8 years successfully presented a Victorian
Spring Ball, held in March. We strive for authenticity in
food, etiquette, music and dance.
During
the Civil War a dance or a Grand Ball was held as
entertainment and a way to socialize. A Grand March opens
the Ball to honor the Dance Mistress and orchestra. It is
the gentlemen’s responsibility to make sure the ladies have
their dance cards filled, never left alone on the dance
floor and always offer refreshment. It is the ladies
responsibility to flirt and let the gentlemen provide for
her.
Mrs. Susan Pfeiffer, a
member of the 30th Indiana, is our dance mistress. A dance
workshop is held early in the day to learn the dances that
will be performed in the evening. We have an orchestra which
provides original music. A full dinner is served with a
social hour prior to the
Grand March.
With a beautiful ballroom
that lends itself well to the 1860 period, our ball is held
at The Women’s Club, downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. We have
people who travel from Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio and all
over Indiana to attend this event. For ticket information
contact spfeiffer@acpl.lib.in.us.
We
encourage men as well as women to join the Homefront. Men
were civilians before they became military soldiers during
the Civil War. There is a great need for men to portray
civilian life during the Civil War.
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