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.

The 8th Virginia Regiment history website and the 8th Virginia Regiment reenactor group are separate entities that coordinate closely.

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 24-27 - Fort Frederick Market Fair, Big Pool, Maryland.
May 2-4 - Company Muster and Drill at Happy Retreat, Charlestown, West Virginia.
June 21-22 - The Battle of Bunker Hill, Gloucester, Massachusetts.
September 19-21 - Endview 1775, Newport News, Virginia.
October 24-26 - Major General Adam Stephen House Muster, Martinsburg, West Virginia.
TBD - Christmas Event.
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