The Yellowhammer Rifles are attempting to build on an event within an event that we have done the past several years. We portray the common citizen who came to the defense of Selma, Alabama when called to do so. The event this year is April 18th, 19th, and 20th of 2008 in Selma. We wander in from town in front of the crowd, are issued weapons, and placed in the works. Reenactors and spectators alike have come to love our portion of the event, and we would really like to build on it this year. Please understand Selma is a mainstream event, but we are really trying to push the attendance for more authenticity...and the organizers have welcomed that effort. The more authentic reenactors that come this year, the better we can make it next year.

Our contingent is c/p/h and the guidelines for the event are basically authentic civilian clothing for mid 1860's, or a mixture of military and civilian clothing and accoutrments. Weapons are anything from Double Barrelled Shotguns to 42 Springfields...accounts show those who had weapons brought them, those who didn't were issued leftover militia weapons and some gear. Rations will be cooked and eaten, so bring anything you would like to add to the pot. Please bring packaged cartridges so they can be issued to you.

If you would like to attend, please e-mail galen.wagner@dps.alabama.gov


We hope you will join us for a great weekend.