Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the
difference between cavalry and dragoons?
A: Cavalry
travels and fights on horseback. Dragoons travel to
the battle on horse, but can fight either mounted
or dismounted.
Q: Why do your
uniforms appear different from the other colonial
uniforms
A: Sheldon’s
was supplied with its uniforms, arms and accoutrements
by the
French.
Q: What is the
hair on the helmet made of and what does it mean?
A: It’s horse
hair. It signifies that we are a cavalry regiment. The
horse hair has other
special secret properties that only a member of
the regiment or the public may be told.
Q: If I were to
join the regiment, how many events would I be required
to attend?
A: Seven as a
foot soldier and nine as a mounted man. Given our
campaign season, a
commitment to do seven to nine events a year
breaks down to less than one event per
month.
Q: What war is
this? (Multiple Choice:)
A: a) The
American Revolution.
b) No, the Civil War came AFTER.
c) No officer, he was brain dead before I shot
him.
Q: If I were to
join the regiment, how much of a dollar investment are
we talking about?
A: a) That's a
conversation to have with Sal or any other member of the
regiment. There
are ways to do this so that it's fairly
painless.
b) Oh boy! You'd better sit
down!
c) Your
wife is going to kill you!!
Q: What
happened to Sheldon and his men after the war?
A: Please see
the next section and all that is known shall be
revealed.
