118th NY

118th NY Civil War historical reenactment group representing the 118th New York Volunteer Infantry.

This past weekend, the 118th New York Volunteer Infantry – Adirondack Regiment had the pleasure of participating in Clas...
07/05/2026

This past weekend, the 118th New York Volunteer Infantry – Adirondack Regiment had the pleasure of participating in Clash in the Catskills in Delhi, New York, hosted by the Delaware County Historical Association and The Adirondack Living History Association.

From immersive living history displays to exciting battlefield demonstrations, it was a fantastic weekend spent sharing our passion for Civil War history with the public. We enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and honoring the legacy of the soldiers we portray.

A sincere thank you to the event organizers, fellow reenactors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to support this living history event. A great time was had by all, and we look forward to returning in the future!

🇺🇸 The 118th NY Adirondack Regiment marched through the streets of Tupper Lake, NY (our Majors hometown) as part of the ...
07/05/2026

🇺🇸 The 118th NY Adirondack Regiment marched through the streets of Tupper Lake, NY (our Majors hometown) as part of the fourth of July parade celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary!

The 118th NY wishes you peace, love and happiness in 2026!This is a more rare illustration depicting New Year’s Day duri...
01/01/2026

The 118th NY wishes you peace, love and happiness in 2026!

This is a more rare illustration depicting New Year’s Day during the civil war by Thomas Nast, published in Harper’s Weekly. The picture compares and contrasts the state of affairs in the North and the South during the Civil War in 1864.

The left pictures scenes of happiness and joy in the North. Union Soldiers are pictured on furlough, celebrating the new year with their family. A small inset image shows former slaves celebrating their recent emancipation. Children are seen happy and playing. A picture of a union soldier shows him to be well fed, clothed and equipped.
In contrast, the images on the right show the sad state of affairs in the South at that time. A woman and several children are shown weeping and grieving over a fresh grave. A rebel soldier is seen in a tattered uniform, unable to protect himself from the bitter cold.
The upper inset image implies a spiritual component to the Civil War, with scenes of heavenly and demonic beings pitted against one another.

With the 1864 presidential campaign about to get underway, Thomas Nast used this illustration to remind people of what had been accomplished, and how victory was close at hand, if the country would stay the course.

Source: sonofthesouth.net

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