ENLISTMENT IN ELLIOTTS SCOUTS
Does the image of a precision attack on a federal column from the cover of the tree line sound enticing?
Is the thought of a portraying a Bushwhacker ambushing evil Union Red Legs exciting?
If you want to have some fun while enhancing your knowledge and understanding of our Civil
War ancestors -- Elliott’s Scouts is your command!
What does membership in the Scouts offer?
+ Variety. Our diverse impressions offer you experience in a wide variety of Civil War life and battle.
+ Tactics. This unit does a lot of ambushes, raids, skirmishing and flanking. For example, as Bushwhackers, this unit is asked every year to conduct raids on the Mahaffie House in Olathe for the general public.
+ Historical Correctness. Our unit possesses and exhibits a great deal of knowledge regarding the Western Theater/Missouri region of the Civil War. Our weapons, clothing and encampments reflect this as well.
+ Expand Your Knowledge. Our members are continually researching and supplementing
their knowledge of the unique and relatively unknown aspects of the Civil War in Western Missouri. Missouri was a hotbed of activity and there is a good chance something took place on or close to where you are standing or where you live.
+ Help Keep History Alive. Our unit will do talks at schools, support great Civil War organizations like Friends of Lone Jack and the Bushwhacker Museum as well as our re-enactments and living history. Our unit has also been asked to help with KCPT documentaries and was used extensively in the Missouri-based Civil War Hollywood movie, Ride With The Devil, (starring Toby Maguire of Spiderman.)
+ Family-Oriented. There is something for everyone and all are encouraged and welcome.
You must be 16 years of age or older to join Elliott's Scouts Military & Laundress unit. Anyone under the age of 16 must join with a parent or guardian 21 or older. Parent or guardian will be present and responsible for their troopers or laundresses under the age of 16 at events. Individual dues are $15 a year and family dues are $20 a year. We'll train the right recruits.
Are you or are you thinking of becoming a new recruit but worried you have nothing to wear? Our members and Quartermaster Department will do everything we can to help get you equipped for a while as you begin to build your impression.
Contact a member of our Chain of Command below for more details on enlisting or contact us at one of our events. We would enjoy talking with you about the opportunities.
Captain Sam D. Stanton
816/470-2621
Lt. Bob Green
660/352-7561
WEBSITE EDITOR & RECRUITOR
1st Sgt. David Hardman
816/257-1604
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If you have horse riding skills we are looking for a few troopers to be mounted at selected events. If you don't own a horse there may be a mount available for you to ride.
Contact Sgt. Bob Green if you have interest in riding.
