I live in southern, ohio almong side of the ohio river. I've been interested in doing this for along time. Im looking for a unit that is based in the tristate of ohio, west virginia, and kentucky.  

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Ken and Bernie,

Here's a live one for you guys!  

I can't help you in finding a military unit, but it sounds like you're close to me! We live near Crown City, Ohio, about 45 minutes from Huntington WV.

I almost always do civilian, which you don't really need to join a unit for, since registration is usually individual, and I generally travel to events anyway rather than reenact locally.

If you're interested in military events/units, some of the military guys here will be along in a little while to suggest units in Ohio. There are lots of different styles of reenacting, generally depending on how historically accurate of an experience you want.

Hank Trent
hanktrent@gmail.com

For military in Ohio, is there really any question of where to go other than Mess #1? (Shameless plug for our benevolent leader, administrator, and grand poobah Ken). Remember where to send him for gear Ken  ;)

Seriously, Mess #1 is well respected and known. I'm sure there are other fine groups up that way but this is one I am familiar enough with to reccomend.

Yea I live in chesapeake, ohio and huntington, wv is just right across the river. Me and my dad usually spectate perryville, ky, battle of barboursville, wv, guyandotte, wv, hurricane, wv(also known as the battle of scary creek) and sometimes might venture up to buffington, island, and zoar, ohio. if any units go to those events that would be great.

The 6th Ohio (of which Mess #1 is an invaluable part) is doing both Perryville and Zoar this year.  It's great having the Mess #1 guys in the 6th.  They've brought the authenticity level of the whole unit light years from where it used to be.  Check out the 6th's website.  http://6thohio.homestead.com/

-Greetings Jimmy,  (It is a good idea to post your full name)

I am the Commissary Sgt. for the 6th Ohio.(The Union, of course)
(And Regimaental Quartermaster Sgt. for the Western Federal Blues.)
I extend an invitation to check out our fine company.
We have great and experienced leadership and good comradery in the ranks.  We train alot and strive for the best company we can be.  

As Fedguy said, check out our website for our events.
I will have a cup of soldier coffee for you and me and the boys will be glad to answer any questions for you.

We are Southern Ohio based and have members from all over the state and Kentucky members too. We even have a very good and active civilian ladys group too.

Your Obedient Servant, Sgt. Dan Girton, Company A, 6th Ohio

Jimmy,

send me a private message with your age, exact location, and what it is you hope to do in the hobby.  I'm sure I can give you some sort of advice.