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Florida Battalion

One of the Premeir Civil War Reenacting Organizations in the Southeast

About Us

The Florida Battalion of Infantry is a 501(c)(3) American Civil War reenacting organization dedicated to bringing history to life through authentic portrayal of Union and Confederate soldiers. ​We attend or aid in hosting events all over the Southeast United States, primarily in Florida and Georgia, and we have members residing in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. 

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Created in 1985, the Florida Battalion is one of the premier reenacting organizations in the Southeast US, widely regarded for our devotion to authenticity, knowledgable command staff, and dedication to excellence on and off the battlefield. 

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Our Companies

The Florida Battalion is comprised of four separate infantry companies, all with their own command staff, history, and identity. The order of which these companies are placed in line is dependent on the seniority of their company commander, and is reflected here. 

Based in Leon County, Florida, the Leon Rifles have members throughout North Florida, particularly around Tallahassee area. 

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Leon Rifles
Captain Mike Vaughn

First Company

Based in Jacksonville Florida, the 3rd Florida, Company B has members throughout North Florida. 

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3rd Florida, Company B
Captain Dennis Short

Second Company

Based in South Florida, 7th Florida Company K has members throughout Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. â€‹

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7th Florida, Company K
Captain David Hendrix

Third Company

Based in Ocala and Jacksonville, Shady Grove Mess has members throughout Florida and Georgia.

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Shady Grove Mess
Captain Jon Yonce

Fourth Company

Our Leadership

The Florida Battalion has some of the best leadership in the hobby, with well over 100 years of reenacting experience. All of the members of our command staff are more than just reenactors, we are also lifelong students of the Civil War and historians who strive for accuracy. 

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The Florida Battalion of Infantry is a proud sponsor of Disunion, a podcast focusing on the lesser-known side of the American Civil War.  New episodes release every other Tuesday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

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