A Union Civil War Living History and Reenacting organization located in the greater Connecticut area. We are active from Virginia to New England. We strive for accurate historical depiction of our original unit.
8CV Monument 1894
8CV Monument 2011
Burnside Bridge 1862
Burnside Bridge 2005
Dunker Church 1862
Dunker Church 2005
Lacy House 1862
Lacy House 2009
Fort Macon 1862
Fort Macon 2017
The Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Co.A, Inc.
was incorporated in the State of Connecticut in 1995. We are designated
as a non-profit organization, exempt from federal
tax by Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions are tax deductible.
The Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Co.A, Inc.
is a living history organization,
formed to portray a Union infantry company of the
Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers during the American Civil War.
The purpose of our unit is to educate both members and public alike, and
in so doing promote our Civil War heritage.
We are the Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Company A, Inc., a non-profit living history organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of our Civil War heroes. Our latest project focuses on the Hill's Point Battery, where our soldiers played a pivotal role during the Siege of Suffolk in 1863. This site, rich in history, deserves to be remembered and honored. We are raising $3,500 to install an interpretive Civil War Trails marker that will educate visitors, preserve history, and keep their legacy alive. Your support can make a real difference. Please share this post and donate to help us reach our goal and honor the brave men who fought for our country. Thank you!
Read more about the project story at this GoFundMe link!
We have also created a history page with detailed resources to understand the Hill's Point Battery history during the Siege of Suffolk, April 11 to May 4, 1863.
Recruiting
We welcome all inquiries and membership requests. Please contact us for more information today!
Quartermaster
Please visit for our overview of appropriate equipment and uniforms, with our recommended sources.
Our Events
Review our current plans for the campaign season, including local and national events.
Events Archive
Follow this link to review past seasons and what we have done and where we have gone.
8CV Unit Facebook
Our Facebook Blog.
History Facebook
8CV History Facebook Blog.
Third Regiment
The Third Regiment. Visit our national umbrella organization.
NEB
The New England Brigade. Visit our regional umbrella organization.
ABT
American Battlefield Trust. Great history material with maps, articles, educational resources.
Attention Company!
Members only. (password protected)
Primary Source
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8CV Old Website
Old legacy version of our webpages, Not Responsive, FWIW.
A Little About the Eighth Conn.Vols.
The Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Company A, Inc. is an
organization of people interested in the American Civil War,
and the hobby of living history and re-enacting. We portray a three year infantry
regiment from our native Connecticut.
They had a truly honorable service record. We strive for a very accurate portrayal
of the unit, the times, and the first-person impressions of characters we research.
Our organization conducts on-going research on the 8th Conn. Vols. and continuously
improves our impressions accordingly.
We normally are active from early April til late October during the re-enactment
season, but also conduct many off-season activities, such as winter tacticals,
company drills, discussion groups, recruitment activities, and public living
history displays.
More Of Our 8CV Story...
We travel for many of these summer events to several historic locations
from Virginia to New England, and have fought on original battlefields,
garrisoned original forts, and have had events on and near many National
Parks and Battlefield Monuments. We also participate in a good share of
community based events, such as local Connecticut and New England
re-enactments, march in local parades, and participate in local living
history events.
We are always interested in new membership inquiries, and encourage anyone
with an interest in history, the Civil War, and the shaping of this nation,
to contact us for more information on how to get involved in a very
rewarding and unique hobby and organization.
Please contact us at 8cv@comcast.net
for more information.
| 8CV Executive Board | |
| President: | Robert Boucher |
| Vice Pres: | Chris Matt |
| Treasurer: | Harold Elwell |
| Secretary: | Kim Perlotto |
| At Large: | Donald Hamel |
Please E-Mail Us for More Information!
Eighth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, Co.A, Inc.
8cv@comcast.net
