U.S. Naval Landing Party

03/29/2026

Did you know that when you become a dues paying member of the U.S. Naval Landing Party you become a member of the Navy & Marine Living History Association family! The NMLHA is our parent organization that allows us to utilize many resources for research and preservation, and network with experts in the naval/maritime history genre! The USNLP is one of 22+ member groups within the organization portraying a timeline from the American Revolution to World War II and more. Take a look at our sister crews and the rest of the NMLHA website via Navy & Marine Living History Association https://share.google/Iei31L4JvxCC7WZas

The USNLP is a group with membership nationwide and with crews focusing in New England, the southern Mid-Atlantic, and in the Gulf Coast/Texas regions. Though we are known to be seen anywhere there is a Civil War naval or maritime relation.

Dues are $25 a year!
Included in your dues, are access to NMLHA/USNLP resources, event insurance, living history gear, and a chance to be a part of an ever growing family.
Upon membership you'll receive our Handbook for Civil War Naval Reenactors! Also learn from many of our shipmates the different trades sailors had like marlinespike seamanship, tailoring, wood working, blacksmithing, and so much more!

Send your inquiries to our crew coordinator via [email protected] or shoot us a message here on Facebook!

03/19/2026

Ahoy the ship!
PASS THE WORD! Our tentative schedule is out!
Whether you want to join us or see our smiling faces, here is where you can find us.

•April TBD- USS Cairo(NPS) Vicksburg,MS.

•April 24th- Port Hudson School Day,LA.

•May 2nd- Leffingwell House Living History on the Green, Norwich,CT 9am to 3pm.

•June 13th & 14th- Militaria Show in Brandon,MS.

•June 26th to the 28th- USS Constellation Fleet Week/Sail250th! Baltimore,MD. Historic Ships in Baltimore this will be an awesome event! Our 300,000 visitors expected in the harbor area!

•Aug 8th- Maritime Living History Day Leffingwell House Museum in Norwich,CT.

•Oct 3rd- New England Civil War Museum & Research Center Living History Day!
Oct 16th to the 18th- Living History Weekend at the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library.

•Nov 14th- USNLP/Naval company march in the 70th Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade! (This is our big push event!)

This schedule is subject to change at any time! If you have any questions, please reach out to us via messenger!
* If you are an event coordinator looking to inquire about having the USNLP at your event, please send us an email via [email protected]
As always, if wearing wool and preserving our naval heritage are things you enjoy, contact us about joining! The gangway is open to new members!
2026 is shaping up to a busy year! Have fun and be safe!

10/31/2025

This weekend we're set up at the Jeff Davis Homestead in Biloxi, Mississippi. Our Monitor turret tent is hoisted and we're ready for visitors to ask questions!

10/13/2025

The U.S.Naval Landing Party would like to wish our beloved U.S.Navy a Happy 250th Birthday! Three cheers for Uncle Sam's webbed feet! Its because of those sailors, Naval officers, and Marines who came before us, why we make it our mission to preserve and educate the public their stories and their roles in shaping American and even world history! Huzzah!

08/05/2025

Recently the crew of the USNLP had the pleasure of joining other Naval living history groups in celebrating the 170th Commissioning Anniversary of the U.S.S. Constellation (Sloop of War)! The crew set up their displays of naval items and partook in shipboard activities like gun drill and marching around the capstan. Three cheers for our gracious hosts Historic Ships in Baltimore and for our fellow living historians Ship's Company, Inc., the Pawnee Guard, and the Rappahannock Whalers!
We look forward to coming back!

~If you are interested in naval living history and would like to participate in these events, please consider joining the U.S. Naval Landing Party. Shoot us an email via [email protected] or messenger us here on Facebook!

07/20/2025

We are less than a week away from our naval event aboard the USS Constellation (1854)! We will be helping Historic Ships in Baltimore celebrate the ship's 170th Commissioning anniversary. We will be joining their resident living history organization Ship's Company, Inc. and other maritime crews to perform shipboard activities! There will be plenty to do for all ages, all free with admission! We hope to see y'all on Saturday July 26th and Sunday the 27th, 10am to 4-30pm.

06/27/2025

Now hear this! Special Event!!!

The USNLP will be aboard the USS Constellation on July 26th and 27th to commemorate her Commissioning and her 100 years of naval service! We are joining other esteemed naval living history crews such as Ship's Company, Inc., the Pawnee Marine Guard, and the Rappahannock Whalers to bring the USS Constellation alive through activities for all ages! Time to be hands on with history as we brace the yards, march around the capstan, and man of her great guns (cannon). Get a glimpse of what life aboard a 19th century sailing ship was like for a sailor. See how they worked and the skills they had, the uniforms they wore, what the sailors ate!

We hope to see you aboard!

*Ticket required to gain access to the ship via Historic Ships in Baltimore*

06/15/2025

Greetings Shipmates, pards, and friends all,

We hope that you all have had a great year thus far! The USNLP has been busy busy attending a lot of conferences, sea music festivals, and small museum events all over the country! If you would like, here are a couple events you can catch us this year.

•July 12- Waterford,CT Historical Society

•July 26th and 27th- aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore,MD with several other Naval groups such as Ship's Company, The Pawnee Marine Guard, and The Rappahannock Whalers.

•October 4th- Vernon,CT New England Civil War Museum Living History Day.

October 31st-Nov 1st Biloxi, Mississippi Naval Event

Like always, if you have any questions please reach out via messenger or via [email protected]

We hope to see you soon!

04/20/2025

The USNLP would like wish our friends and shipmates a Happy Easter- Resurrection Day!

02/22/2025

Holly was a true friend of the USNLP and our sister crews! A wonderful person who truly cared for the history and the people who kept it alive The National Civil War Naval Museum lost a valued team member to which she will be missed. The U.S Naval Landing Party would like to extend our heart felt condolences to Holly's family, friends, and colleagues.

The National Civil War Naval Museum mourns the sudden loss of our Executive Director, Holly B. Wait. Holly's dynamic leadership and extensive experience profoundly impacted our institution. She has fearlessly led and navigated this incredible museum through numerous challenges, ensuring its continued success.
Her dignified, respectful, and loving leadership will be sorely missed not only in this building but also throughout the city and country. Her dedicated work has touched countless lives, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encountered.During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to her husband, children, and all those close to her. Details regarding funeral arrangements and memorial services will be forthcoming.

01/20/2025

Well done to our southern crew for putting together a great exhibit at Fort Fisher's 160th anniversary living history. Don't they look dapper?! What a great event to kick off this year's living history weekend! Also we'll give a big huzzah for the fine folks at Fort Fisher State Park for the invitation to attend and for the great improvements to the Fort and it's visitor center, BZ!

If naval living history is something that interests you, please reach out! We'd be happy to welcome you aboard!
Contact us via messenger or send an email to [email protected]