Captain "Glenn Layton"
This page was last updated: January 24, 2012
T. Glenn Layton
T. Glenn Layton
Captain, 2nd Delaware Volunteers
"Crazy Delawares"
2006 J Barr
Your Obedient Servant,
''The Crazy Delawares'
You can email me at tlayton@comcast.net
Thank you for visiting the 2nd Delaware Volunteer Infantry web site!
Greetings and welcome to the website of the 2nd Regiment, Delaware Volunteer Infantry.
Reenacting the events of the civil war is a very rewarding experience and an exceptional opportunity to provide a public service. Reenactors come from all walks of life but share a common interest in history and a curiosity of what it was like to be a soldier or civilian during a difficult time in our nation’s history. We all started with many questions about the uniforms, equipment and what to bring to an encampment. Making the decision to try the first event is perhaps the biggest hurdle to any reenactor. After attending the first event some folks say “this isn’t for me” but most are drawn in by the uniqueness of the experience and the welcoming attitude of the veterans.
This year we have many exciting events to attend in following the footprints of our namesake “the Crazy Delaware’s”. The year will begin with a school of soldier where we will sharpen our manual of arms skills, learn company drill, and practice firearms safety. This event is for new members and our veterans. This is where we learn to act like civil war soldiers so we can be more authentic in our living history presentations. We will use “Casey’s Manual” as a guide to the training, a manual that was used during the civil war. 150 years ago in 1862, the 2nd Delaware infantry experienced its first actual battle engagement as part of the Army of the Potomac’s Peninsula campaign. We will be participating in a reenactment of this battle this spring. In the late summer of 1862 the 2nd De. Regiment fought at Antietam where it earned its name the “Crazy Delaware’s”. Late fall, the 2nd charged the wall at Marye’s height’s at Fredericksburg. We’ll be there for both of these events.
Living history events and memorial programs are important activities for the 2nd Delaware. Providing public programs and honoring civil war veterans is a fulfilling experience for the membership and enlightening for the patrons.
Beyond the military experience are opportunities for civilians and impressions to support the infantry. There are reenactors who portray positions in the medical area, musicians, photographers, news writers, laundresses and cooks. The opportunity to reenact is limited only to researching the role of the individual and obtaining the proper clothing.
Some of our most enjoyable times in reenacting are spent in camp. Sharing time and stories around the campfire with folks of similar interest takes us away from the demands of our everyday life. Often times our camp band “Field Soup” leads the group in songs of the civil war. Musicians and singers are always welcome to join in.
Please consider visiting us at our events and if you get the notion, give reenacting a try. Our 2012 schedule is listed on this website. You might just get hooked like so many of us have.
