140th New York Volunteer Infantry Living History Organization

140th New York Volunteer Infantry Living History Organization The 140th NYVI Living History Organization is a nonprofit organization founded in Rochester, New Yor

The 140th regiment of New York Infantry was a volunteer unit raised in 1862 from Monroe County, New York. Circumstances in its history gave the unit a particularly strong Regular Army influence. The 140th was principally commanded by two West Point graduates, Colonel Patrick O’Rorke and Colonel George Ryan. The regiment was also part of the Army of the Potomac’s Fifth Corps, which was originally f

ormed around a division of Regulars. The presence of professional soldiers made the corps a command where "discipline tended to be severe, there was strict observance of military formalities, and the Regular Army flavor endured." The regiment also spent the majority of its service either brigaded with, or in a division with Regular Army troops. Therefore, historically, the 140th had a well-deserved reputation for discipline and aptitude in drill. A military impression in the 140th New York Living History group should keep in line with this reputation.

Our event last weekend at Fort Ontario. Thanks to all who came out!
08/08/2023

Our event last weekend at Fort Ontario. Thanks to all who came out!

Here is a close-up of the shell they found. What a wild moment it must've been for the workers!
02/09/2023

Here is a close-up of the shell they found. What a wild moment it must've been for the workers!

What a crazy and interesting find!
02/08/2023

What a crazy and interesting find!

Earlier this afternoon, an unexploded ordnance shell was found within the Little Round Top rehabilitation project area. The area has been cleared and adjacent roads have been temporarily closed to all visitors. These include Crawford Ave., Ayers Ave., South Sickles Ave. around Devil's Den, and South Confederate Ave.

We are following National Park Service protocols when unexploded ordnance is found. The 55th Ordnance Disposal Company EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) team from Fort Belvoir VA will remove the shell. The temporary road closures will only be lifted when the area has been declared safe.

Spring drill, 2022
04/25/2022

Spring drill, 2022

A big thank you to Michael Albanese for your donation of gear to be used by new recruits. With your help, we will keep h...
03/22/2022

A big thank you to Michael Albanese for your donation of gear to be used by new recruits. With your help, we will keep history alive!

07/19/2021
A few more were sent our way!
07/19/2021

A few more were sent our way!

A photographer came through camp this past weekend, and was kind enough to share these. They are well done.
07/19/2021

A photographer came through camp this past weekend, and was kind enough to share these. They are well done.

Here's a nice article about Thanksgiving during the war. Remember many a soldier were still in camps, wishing to be home...
11/25/2020

Here's a nice article about Thanksgiving during the war. Remember many a soldier were still in camps, wishing to be home. Many more still writing letters to their loved ones telling what they did that day to celebrate.

By Tom Emery As in most wars, the men of the Civil War found it excruciatingly difficult to be away from loved ones at holiday time. Thanksgiving was no exception. The holiday itself has its roots in the Civil War. The first official proclamation declaring Thanksgiving as...

09/01/2020
We are very sad that our annual event “Mumford” at the Genesee Country Village and Museum had to be cancelled due to CO...
07/19/2020

We are very sad that our annual event “Mumford” at the Genesee Country Village and Museum had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. In the spirit of keeping the event alive, we will post a picture from past years everyday. We ask that you share your favorite pictures from past events as well!

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