Welcome to the Fort Wayne Battalion Drill Site. This website has been designed to be a source of information about training events that are held for Civil War Living Historians at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, MI. As you look around, you will also find follow-up information about events we've held in the past. Fort Wayne was used by the United States Army as a mustering point for men entering the Union's service. While they were there, they also received elementary training into the craft of a solider. We continue this tradition today by using the Fort to improve our skills as we strive to interpret and portray these brave men.

Combined Arms Drill

The Light Infantry Drill is behind us. Chrismas is right around the corner. It's time we start to think about spring in Michigan! For the 2nd time, we will host the Combined Arms drill with members of Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery all spending a weekend at Fort Wayne training for the season. It was an excellent weekend in 2008 and we look forward to another great event in 2009. The events will only be as good as we make it and the key ingredient is YOU! We need men in the ranks, as guides and officers to fill out the battalion, troop and battery. Come join us for a great weekend of Union Civil War history!

Will Eichler - Co-organizer