Fort Phil Kearny
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Patti Wilson and Rebecca Colnar - Members of Kearny's Frontier Regulars at Fort Phil Kearny

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Fort Phil Kearny
State Historic Site

528 Wagon Box Road
Banner, WY  82832
Phone: (307) 684-7629

KEARNY'S FRONTIER REGULARS
(A Living History Unit that presents educational and entertaining programs about and around the time of the Bozeman Trail)

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     Since its organization in 1985 the Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association has had as one of its goals the interpretation of Fort Phil Kearny and its occupants.  In an effort to interpret the occupants and the fort the association has sponsored numerous living history groups, speakers, and organizations, and has always endeavored to see an area group of this type formed.  In 2002, with the help of the association, and including several members of the present board, this became a reality.  Casey Mott, a board member, became the first president, and other board members served in helping to get the organization going.  Over the next year the group established itself as an independent nonprofit 5013c living history group consisting of civilians, frontiersmen, infantry, cavalry, artillery, women and children.

     Today, Kearny’s Frontier Regulars is its own organization with a base membership of over 25 individuals portraying all aspects of frontier military life in 1st and 3rd person representations.  Programs include laundress, artillery, infantry, frontier scout, Quartermaster Dandy, cavalry, women’s clothing, frontier cooking, and more.  These programs have been and are presented at local and regional schools, the fort, various state parks and community events, the National Parks and Historic Sites including the 140th Anniversary of Antietam and Maryland’s South Mountain Battlefield Dedication.  Each summer we travel the state and sometimes the nation presenting weekend programs to help educate and introduce the public to our history in an entertaining format.

     Our organization is setup with four officers whom are elected biannually from the membership.  Dues are approximately $45.00, which includes insurance for our programs, and a monthly newsletter.  We encourage both individual and family memberships.  Our group activities include campouts, target practice, dances, and general all around fun.  Presently, we have extra equipment and uniforms to help those starting out to get uniformed or dressed, but that will eventually be an expense of about $150.00. Those interested in joining or for additional information may contact Robert Wilson at rcwilson@vcn.com / (307) 684-7136.

     Kearny’s Frontier Regulars is available for Public or Private programs.  They will deliver one hour, one day, or up-to one-weekend programs in the area or region on subjects ranging from frontier military to civilian personalities and lifestyles, weapons and tools.  Fees are kept to a minimum and are usually only required to off set the cost of participation.  For additional information or to request a program you may contact the above individuals.

Kearny's Frontier Regulars - Summer 2004

This summer Kearny's Frontier Regulars took part in a number of programs both inside and outside of Wyoming.   The season began with Living History/Interpretation Training at Fort Fetterman in late May.  Here, we trained with groups from around the region, including North and South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming.  The groups shared experiences, safety concerns and methodologies, drilled in both Infantry and Artillery tactics, camped on site and all in all had a good experience.  The highlight of the weekend was the ability to work with the Natrona County High School ROTC program, training their young men and women on the teamwork, safety, and correct operation of a 12-lb Mountain Howitzer.  It was a real pleasure for us and they certainly welcomed the learning and experience.  It is always nice to work with such an enthusiastic group. We then participated in Sheridan's Memorial Day Program, saluting our past and working with present veterans.  During Bozeman Trail Days we conducted the burial services for a Phil Kearny soldier discovered during the Indian Memorial Construction at the Little Bighorn.  This was followed with a weekend of Living History Programs covering a vast array of military and civilian subjects.  We then took to the road, presenting Infantry, Artillery, and Civilian programs at South Pass City, Wyoming, Fort Abraham Lincoln, North Dakota, Fourth of July Programs near Sheridan, a parade in Story and others.  We will complete this season with our nineteenth century period Christmas Dance on December 18th and the annual anniversary tour of the Fetterman Battlefield.  As in the past we are looking for new members.  People who are interested in frontier history, might want to fire a cannon or rifles, learn the tactics of the 1860's soldier, campout, and generally have a good “old” time with friends are welcome to join by calling Bob Wilson at (307) 684-7629.

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