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The King's Orange Rangers are affiliated with a number of other re-enactment groups with Nova Scotia and abroad. The links listed below include websites for some of these groups. In addition, we have provide links to community festivals that the King's Orange Rangers participates in, and some of the festivals are fellow re-enactors take part in, here and Nova Scotia. Finally, to meet our aim of encouraging education about the period of the American Revolution we have included a number sites useful for their historical sites and some commercial websites where people can purchase the materials necessary to start their own journey into the active exploration of our history, which is re-enacting! We hope you find these links useful.
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Local Information for Our Area |
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| http://www.regionofqueens.com | Municipality of the Region of Queens | Provides information about the municipality as a government, businesses in the area, services available and local organizations and events. |
| www.privateerdays.com | Festival - Privateer Days Liverpool | Site contains information on one of Nova Scotia's premier signature festivals and includes historical information on privateering and the American Revolution and features picture galleries of various historical re-enactments. |
| http://www.queenscountytimes.ca/ | Local Information | A non-profit web site dedicated to the people of Queens County maintained by local resident, Mary Mouzar. Everything from weather to upcoming events. |
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Other Reenactment Groups/Societies |
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| http://84thregiment.shutterfly.com | 84th Highlanders Regiment of Foot | A reenacting group very closely tied to the KOR; we actually do a number of events together and a number of people actually belong to both groups. This website has wonderful pictures of the 84th at various encampments. |
| http://www.brigade.org/ | Reenactment Society - Brigade of the American Revolution | One of the most active reenactment societies for the period of the American Revolution, the group has been active since 1962 and includes over 130 units. The site has excellent resources for people interested in joining this past time with articles including histories and how to make period clothing. |
| http://www.britishbrigade.org/ | Reenactment Society - British Brigade of the American Revolution | A group that has been long involved in reenactment activities, their website hosts articles on topics ranging from proper military protocol to 1764 musket drill. A wonderful resource for all involved in reenacting. |
| http://www.fifthfoot.org/ | Reenactment Society - His Majesty's Fifth Regiment of Foot | An exemplar reenacting website. With excellent summaries of company and British Brigade rules, historic articles on topics including clothing and over 70 links to other groups ranging from sutlers to musicians. |
| http://www.geocities.com/captainwmkidd/ | Reenactment Society - Free Men of the Sea (Pyrates/Pirates) Please note the current contact for the group is fmos@comcast.net The email on their site has not been updated yet. | Let their information tell their tale, as a dead man can tell none, which is what you'll be should you speak ill of this lot! Annual participants in Privateer Days this group of New England reenactors are infamous for their song and legendary for their knowledge of the fact and fiction surrounding piracy! |
| http://www.royalprovincial.com/ | History - American Revolution General: The On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies | This site is dedicated to the study of Loyalists during the American Revolution and offers information for both persons beginning to study this era and those who want to engage with specific topics in this period of history. |
| http://www.snowshoemen.com/ | Based in New England | They have an excellent website detailing their history, their involvement on the American Frontier and how to outfit to be a snowshoeman. |
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Festivals & Events Featuring Reenactments |
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| www.privateerdays.com | Festival - Privateer Days Liverpool | Site contains information on one of Nova Scotia's premier signature festivals and includes historical information on privateering and the American Revolution and features picture galleries of various historical re-enactments. |
| www.restigouche1760.ca | Battle of Restigouche 1760: 250th Celebration | A festival organized to celebrate 250 years of history in the Restigouche area. The celebration will feature Mi'kmaw, Acadian and British cultures as it shows how communities that once clashed in conflict have united to form the multicultural landscape Canada is famous for. |
| http://www.novascotiapirates.ca/ | Festival - Pirates of Jeddore Festival | A festival heralded by its organizers as encouraging the most wretched men and women of the sea--pyrates--to abound the streets of the coastal town causing mayhem, or as known to them good cheer. This year the pyrates may meet a poor end as King George III has ordered the King's Orange Rangers to intervene, there is sure to be a battle! |
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Websites with Historical Information Related to the American Revolution |
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| http://www.biographi.ca/index-e.html | Dictionary of Canadian Biography History - People |
Quite possible the best online resource for quick accurate information on individuals who have impacted Canada's history. The DCB is peer reviewed by professional historians and is available in text form as well as online. All references are included with each write up. The DCB features a searchable database. |
| www.cmhg.gc.ca | History - Canadian Military | Has a searchable database of scholarly articles relating to all areas of the Canadian Military's history ranging from the year 1000 - forward. The database is moderately user friendly. Numerous articles are present on the American Revolution and Seven Year's Wars. |
| http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/fortanne/index_e.asp | Historic Places - Government of Canada | Parks Canada website for Fort Anne National Historic Site, located in Annapolis Royal. Fort Anne is host to a reenactment every summer attended by numerous Nova Scotia reenacting societies. |
| http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/index_e.asp | Historic Places - Government of Canada | Parks Canada website for Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site, located in Louisbourg. Fortress Louisbourg was built in the early 18th century and was the stronghold of the French regime while it developed Québec. |
| http://fortress.uccb.ns.ca/ | Research - Maintained by University College of Cape Breton | This website is dedicated to past, present and future research endeavors related to the development of the Fortress Louisbourg, both as a bastion of French power in 18th century Nova Scotia and as a cultural centre for people of French and English lineage and for the Native peoples of Nova Scotia. |
| http://www.blupete.com | History - Blue Pete | Comprehensive historical writings on focusing on Nova Scotia. Information is presented following timelines and abstracts are available for each article. |
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Commercial Reenactment Suppliers - Some Places to get Our Tools of the Trade Disclaimer: The KOR does not endorse any particular company and does not charge to have your website posted here. To have your website posted here simply contact the webmaster. We require all people who post their sites here to place a link to the KOR on their website. Websites have been reviewed briefly to ensure appropriate content. However, we do not guarantee material to be appropriate or historical accurate as websites change rapidly. |
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| www.beavermountainworks.com | Period Clothing, Tents, Powder Boxes for the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and Buckskinning eras | Mark Lewis has been an avid reenactor for 30 years and is an expert leather worker! His reproduction clothing, tents, powder boxes and other leather goods are hand made at his shop not overseas! Mark's most recent exploits include joining the King's Orange Rangers when he moved to Liverpool, NS. |
| www.bonniemissflora.etsy.com | Period Clothing and Jewelry Sales | Visit the new re-enacting supplies site "Bonnie Miss Flora". These wares are produced by Rachel Fricker, a young lady who is a member of the 84th Royal Highland Emmigrants. Her wares are faithful reproductions and she provides detailed information on each piece offered for sale. Contact her for ordering custom fitted clothing or view her gallery! |
| http://www.gosea.com/loyalistarms/ | Re-enactment Arms & Kit Supplier | Loyalist Arms - A re-enactment supplier specializing in weaponry ranging from muskets to cannons. They have supplied numerous movie sets including all three Pirates of the Caribbean movies! |
| http://www.southcoasthistorical.org/works_in_progress.htm | Sewing Instructions and Supplies | Features some instructions and designs for those who like to create their own pieces and also has commercial reenactment products for sale. |
| http://www.militaryheritage.com/ | Re-enactment Arms & Kit Supplier | Military Heritage. Com - Has an extensive website providing background history for their products from many different eras; including the American Revolution. Some people they have supplied include the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, who were in attendance at the "Changing of the Guard" celebration at the Halifax Citadel. |
Disclaimer: All photos without direct credits have been contributed by members and it is no longer clear whom was the original photographer. If you recognize one of your photos please contact us so credit may be given. Permission is assumed to have been granted for all photos submitted.