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Who are we?

We are a coalition of Gulf Coast living history organizations dedicated to preserving and recreating the military, civilian, and cultural history of the American Revolution in British West Florida and Spanish Louisiana from 1779–1781. Through battle reenactments, living history encampments, and military demonstrations, we bring the overlooked Gulf Coast campaigns of the American Revolution to life.

Daily Life

Explore the daily lives of civilians and craftsmen on the eighteenth-century Gulf Coast. We showcase the clothing, trades, and cutlery of the colonial frontier.

Munitions & Warfare

Experience the weapons, tactics, and drill of 18th century warfare. From frontier skirmishes to siege warfare, we recreate how soldiers fought during the American Revolution on the Gulf South.

What is British West Florida?

British West Florida was a British colony created in 1763 after the end of the French and Indian War, when Britain acquired Florida from Spain through the Treaty of Paris. The colony stretched along the Gulf Coast with Pensacola as its capital.

Spain retained control of New Orleans and the vast Louisiana territory west of the Mississippi River. This created a tense frontier where two rival empires suddenly bordered one another along one of the most important waterways in North America.

Try Reenacting Today!

Whether you are interested in portraying a civilian, soldier, craftsman, or musician, there is a place for everyone in living history.

Next, contact one of our units:

Click here to meet the living history groups and organizations that bring the Gulf Coast Campaign to life.

Whether you are brand new to reenacting or a seasoned veteran, each unit offers its own unique impression and community. Many groups also provide loaner clothing and accoutrements to help newcomers get started.

How do I get started?

First, decide what interests you most:

From American Indians and frontiersmen to British regulars and German auxiliaries, the Gulf Coast Campaign was one of the most diverse theaters of the American Revolution.

No prior experience is necessary. Our members are always happy to help newcomers take the field.

Get in touch

Photographs provided by Eva Masrur, Richard Weaver, and Come and Take It Photography