The Artillery Company of Newport, the parent unit of Battery F, is the oldest continously chartered militia unit in the United States and was chartered in 1741. It was activated in the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish American War and the First World War. Members of the company have served in every American war from the Revolution through the Gulf War.Rhode Island Civil War Roundtable
Fort Adams is the largest masonry fortification in New England. Members of Battery F serve as tourguides at the Fort and also host living history displays and reenactments there. Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery Another Proud Rhode Island Artillery Unit.
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Sons of Union Veterans Membership MedalRhode Island Department, Sons of Union Veterans The SUV is an organization dedicated to preseving the memory of those who served the Union during the Civil War.
Joel Abbot Camp 21 is the SUV camp covering southeastern Rhode Island.
Battery F Historical Information From the Joel Abbot Camp 21 website. There is a link to a roster of all members of the battery during the Civil War.
Battery A, Sons of Veterans Reserve is the military unit of the Rhode Island Department of the Sons of Union Veterans.
Rhode Island Unit Histories Provides brief histories of the Rhode Island Infantry units which served in the Civil War.
Rhode Island History of the Civil War
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Colonel Henry T. Sisson Commanded the 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery during the Burnside Expedition and was one of the most distinguished officers from Rhode Island during the Civil War.
Civil War Artillery Page Features a wealth of infomation on the subject of both the seasoned enthusiast and the casually curious.
National Register of Surviving Civil War Artillery Detailed listing of many Civil War artillery pieces on public display.
Civil War Artillery Projectiles Contains a lot of detailed information.
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Light Artillery Uniforms of the Civil War Outstanding Images from the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum.
104th Pennsylvania website has many links to re-enactment units and related websites.
Camp Chase Gazzette Contains an e-mail listing of almost 2,000 Civil War Reenactors and related professionals.
Fort Sill Home of the United States Army Field Artillery.
Order of Saint Barbara Honors the patron saint of artillerymen.
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8-Inch Parrott Rifle at the Westerly ArmoryArtillery in New England Lists vintage artillery pieces on public display in New England.
Chicago Public Library has a number of Civil War Artillery Artifacts in its collection. Of particular interest are the images of reproductions of Civil War ammunition.
Take the Artillery Quiz! Test your knowledge of Civil War field artillery tools and drill.
Library of Congress Civil War Photographs Over 1,100 Civil War Photographs on line. Many subjects covered.
National Archives Photographs of the Civil War A few more great photos of the conflict.
Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites
C & D Jarnagin Company If you need authentic Civil War uniforms and equipment C & D Jarnagin Company will happily supply all your needs.
Quartermaster Woolens makes authentic reproduction Civil War Army blankets.
Digital History Offers detailed maps of Civil War battlefields.
Steen Cannons Manufacturers of authentic reproductions of Civil War era artillery pieces.
South Bend Replicas Makes reproduction Civil War Artillery.
Historic Rhode Island Armories Gives honor to 18 armories built before the Second World War.
Westerly Armory Restoration, Inc. WAR seeks to restore and utilize the historic armory of Westerly, Rhode Island.
Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery
Center for Fort Preservation and Tourism Contains links to the websites of many historic fortifications.
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This page was last modified on February 8th, 2000.