8th Virginia Regiment Living History.
Nothing brings history to life like reenacting. An 8th Virginia reenactor group was started in 2021 by Jamie Rife and Chris Anders. The group has 60 member with serious and committed leadership with decades of experience. The recreated 8th Virginia Regiment is a “campaigner” unit, meaning its members sleep in the open, prepare and eat period food, and immerse themselves in authentic Continental Army living (minus the casualties).
Today's 8th Virginia Regiment is affiliated with The Continental Line, is growing quickly and looking for men and women who are up to the challenge. No experience is necessary. The regiment helps new recruits acquire the gear and clothing they need over time. The 8th Virginia participates in several events per year throughout the Mid-Atlantic and traditional western frontier regions of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The 8th Virginia also occasionally travels to certain events outside its normal operating areas by invitation.
If you are interested, you can follow the group on Facebook and reach out directly using the form below.
Today's 8th Virginia Regiment is affiliated with The Continental Line, is growing quickly and looking for men and women who are up to the challenge. No experience is necessary. The regiment helps new recruits acquire the gear and clothing they need over time. The 8th Virginia participates in several events per year throughout the Mid-Atlantic and traditional western frontier regions of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The 8th Virginia also occasionally travels to certain events outside its normal operating areas by invitation.
If you are interested, you can follow the group on Facebook and reach out directly using the form below.
The 8th Virginia Regiment history website and the 8th Virginia Regiment reenactor group are separate entities that coordinate closely.
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 31-February 1 - Drill Weekend at Fort Liberty, Martinsburg, West Virginia
April 23-26 - Fort Frederick Market Fair, Big Pool, Maryland (with spring drill session at Fort Liberty)
May 15-17 - Tomahawks and Flintlocks, Fort Loudoun, Pennsylvania
July 3-5 - 250th Anniversary of Independence at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
July 12-18 - Trail Life USA Faith & Freedom Summer Adventure (individual volunteer event, daily participation as available, POC is Greg Churchill)
October 24-26 - The Battle of White Plains, White Plains, New York. Maximum Effort Event.
Christmas Weekend "Ten Crucial Days"
April 23-26 - Fort Frederick Market Fair, Big Pool, Maryland (with spring drill session at Fort Liberty)
May 15-17 - Tomahawks and Flintlocks, Fort Loudoun, Pennsylvania
July 3-5 - 250th Anniversary of Independence at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
July 12-18 - Trail Life USA Faith & Freedom Summer Adventure (individual volunteer event, daily participation as available, POC is Greg Churchill)
October 24-26 - The Battle of White Plains, White Plains, New York. Maximum Effort Event.
Christmas Weekend "Ten Crucial Days"
- December 25 - Washington's Crossing
- December 26 - Battle of Trenton
- December 27 - Battle of Princeton
