3rd. Maine Co. F

04/09/2026

This weekend last Reenactment before the summer heats up. Amazing attendance is expected. 3rd Maine will be in the house.

12/31/2025

Wishing all my friends and family a safe and happy New Year ❣️

12/30/2025

Happy New Year to Everyone!

Attention to Orders!

We are proud to announce that a new website is currently in development to better support and grow our ranks. This site will serve as a hub for:

Recruiting and increasing our numbers

Sharing information on upcoming events

Preserving and spreading knowledge of Civil War and other historical reenactments

Strengthening community and camaraderie

The website will also honor nearly 50 years of the 3rd Maine, Company F Reenactors, remember our fallen pards, and expand our outreach to ensure the continued future of our unit.

Within the website, members and visitors will be able to join or renew membership, view photographs spanning nearly five decades and multiple generations, access recommended sutlers (including several of our own) through provided links, and participate in forums where we can converse, educate, and share knowledge.

Last but not least, our unit was once the largest in Central Florida for many years. Over the last decade, our numbers have declined to approximately five soldiers active on the battlefield. We strive for authenticity, even though many camp modern due to age. We ask—not as a plea, but as a community—that you show up as you are. We will help provide uniforms and accoutrements as needed. As reenactors, we fail if we do not remember our history and bring to life the stories that must never perish nor be forgotten.

Please take this time to share with others who may be interested in joining us and carrying on the legacy.

Huzzah for the Union!

Company F, 3rd Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry is Florida's Oldest Union American Civil War reenacting organization spanning three generations. The 3rd Maine is a nonprofit educational and living history organization dedicated to preserving the memory of Maine's role in the American Civil War. Thr...

11/26/2025

10/08/2025

The 41st Annual Ocklawaha River Raid, FL
Dates: October 31 - November 2, 2025
Information: An excellent event at an excellent location; 500 acres, with undeveloped land around Florida
Greenway. Hosted by the 1st Brigade of the Provisional Army of the Confederate States. Plenty of room for
authentic camps, sutlers, modern camping, and parking. Modern camping sites with hookups available for
rental. Stable/barn rentals available for horses. Numerous on site water taps. All usual amenities will continue
to be provided (hay, firewood, etc.). Powder rations are provided to the first eight cannons pre-registered by
October 15. Hay rations are provided to all horses pre-registered by October 15. Water, firewood, and
port-a-lets are provided on site as are modern showers for participants. Modern camping with hookups are
available. A limited number of modern camping sites with hookups are available; these are reserved by
contacting the horse park office. The sutler registration fee is $ 25.00 and you need to pre-register. Battle
re-enactments will be each day. Ladies' Tea is planned for Saturday. Young Reenactors' "battle re-enactment''
will be held during the day on Saturday as well. Saturday evening ball is available to all reenactors; please dress
appropriately.
Reenactor Fee: $5 fee per reenactor, $20 maximum per family
Contact: For more information, contact Lt. Col. Keith Kohl at [email protected] phone
(352)-454-6089.
Location/Directions: Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475 Ocala, Florida 34480. From I-75 take
the Belleview/Dunnellon exit (near the Don Garlits Museum); go 2 miles east on Highway 484 to
the intersection of 484 and Highway 475. Turn left onto 475 and go 1.5 to 2 miles; the site entrance is
on the left.

08/20/2025

Occupation of Palatka, FL

Dates: September 26-28, 2025

Information: The 15th Annual Occupation of Palatka Civil War Living History will be held in Palatka the last weekend of September, Sept. 26-28 (Friday through Sunday). The event will occur at the historic Bronson-Mulholland house in the north side historic district, Palatka. The event recalls the March 1864 occupation of Palatka by Union military forces, military activities in the area, and how civilian folks lived here during the War Between the States. This is a Living History event, with camp and display set-ups and demonstrations (including weapons firing). No battle or skirmish is re-enacted. Union Army, Navy, Marine, Engineer, and Medical, Confederate military and militia, and Civilian impressions are all needed and welcome. No cavalry due to space limitations and artillery is by invitation only. Friday, Sept. 26 is School Day, and attendance by local students is usually good. Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28 are general open-to-the-public days. Participants are welcome to worship Sunday morning at historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church next to the site and wear their impression. We are working on serving lunch to reenactors on Friday and Saturday and will have our popular reception for reenactors in the Bronson House Friday evening and a continental breakfast/tea late Sunday morning. The event runs 9 AM until 3 PM Friday and Saturday and 10 AM until 2 PM on Sunday. Reenactors are expected to be able to conduct presentations at their set-up through the weekend.
No fees for Reenactors. Period camping will be allowed on-site this year, including fires (we will try to provide wood, but bring some of your own). We will provide black powder rounds for musket fire demonstrations. Hotels are available nearby (contact the reenactor coordinator, Rob, for phone ). No modern camping on
site, but private campgrounds are available nearby. Restrooms will be available on and next to the site. You may arrive on Thursday, Sept. 25 to set up. If you cannot stay on Sunday, we are requesting that you pack to leave Saturday afternoon after the site closes or early Sunday morning before 10 AM.
Reenactor fee: NONE
Contact: Reenactor and general questions contact Rob Mattson at [email protected]
(if you plan on coming, please let Rob know so we can plan accordingly for site layout).
Website: http://palatka-fl.gov/239/Bronson-Mulholland-House

Location/Directions: The event is held on the lawn area in front of the Bronson-
Mulholland house, 100 Madison Street, Palatka, FL.

08/20/2025

2025/2026 Schedule

03/18/2025

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01/24/2025

3rd Maine Company F attached with the 17th Connecticut Company H at Otter Creek on Jan 17-19. Along with the Pawnee Guard Marines! Reach out if you want to become apart of the 3rd Maine Company F and experience the feeling of belonging with a bunch of geek like us! We sure do enjoy it!

01/23/2025

Enlist today in the 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry, Company F!

The Union Calls! Brave men of steadfast courage are urgently needed to defend our Nation and uphold the Stars and Stripes. Let your name be remembered in the annals of history!

Who We Seek:

Able-bodied men and women of good character.
Willing to serve honorably for the duration of the reenactment season.
A spirit of camaraderie, respect, and authenticity in portraying the gallant soldiers of the Civil War.
What We Offer:

Authentic period uniforms and equipment (with guidance to secure your kit).
Rigorous yet rewarding drills, camp life, and battle reenactments. You will fire a rifle in battle.
Fellowship among like-minded living historians.
The opportunity to educate and inspire future generations. Most of us are 2nd generation reenactors.
Recruits will:

Attend training sessions to learn the drills and practices of the Civil War soldier.
Participate in immersive reenactment events across Florida and beyond.
Embrace the discipline and honor of Maine's own heroic 3rd Infantry Regiment.
Relax and enjoy the meaning of keeping history alive!

For further inquiries or to join our noble ranks, contact Captain Spencer Polly or (Acting) 1st Sergeant Portman for guidance.

1st Sergeants Notes:
As I am here today as a proud member of the 3rd Maine, Company F Civil War reenactors, I can’t help but reflect on the legacy that brought us to this moment. My journey into reenacting began long before I donned my first uniform. My father was among those dedicated individuals who carried the banner of history in this company back in the 80s, and it was through his example that I first saw the true meaning of dedication and passion for the past.
We owe so much to those who came before us—those who instilled in us a love for this living history and ensured the memory of the Civil War soldier lives on. Individuals like Major Rick Shogren, Bill and Carol Weinhart, and 1st Sergeant Jan White weren’t just reenactors—they were educators, mentors, and torchbearers. They brought history alive with a fiery passion that inspired us when we were young and impressionable. They turned dusty pages of history books into something tangible, something we could feel and understand.
Their dedication to authenticity and storytelling has left an indelible mark on all of us. Their love for reenacting was infectious, and it’s that same love that continues to drive us forward today. They reminded us that reenacting isn’t just about battles and uniforms—it’s about preserving the stories, honoring the sacrifices, and sharing this history with future generations.
As we move forward, let us carry their spirit with us. Let us honor their memory by embodying the same passion and dedication they showed. Together, we can continue to breathe life into the history of the 3rd Maine and inspire those who come after us, just as they inspired us."
“Forward, always forward—for history, for honor, and for them.
-Ryan Portman

01/21/2025

Welcome Ryan Portman as our new admin