Who We Are:
 
 The 2nd Rhode Island Regiment has been reformed to commemorate

and  honor the soldiers of Rhode Island in the American Revolution.

As  living historians, the men and women of the regiment have performed
 
 at historic sites from Quebec to Georgia in battle re-enactments,
 encampments and talks to inform students of their heritage.

 The Rhode Island soldier was armed with a smooth-bore musket. He

 carried his ammunition in a leather cartridge box and a bayonet

in its  scabbard on his belt. A canteen of wood, tin or glass and a

linen  haversack for rations was slung over the right shoulder. If he

had a  knapsack, it was painted to keep out the rain and snow.

 The men wore cocked hats trimmed with white and, at one time

during  the war, were issued white linen hunting frocks and overalls. At

other  times, they wore waistcoats and breeches of linen, wool, or

leather  and colorful regimental coats.
 
 Safety and authenticity are vital requirements. We spend several

hours  in careful study and reconstruction to equip ourselves.

Musicians are eligible at twelve years.