Company D
Southern California
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The Purpose of the
116th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Co. D Association
The 116th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry�Company D Association is a Southern California, family-oriented, reenactment group devoted to honoring and preserving history and knowledge of the American Civil War through portrayal of activities common in the original unit while it was attached to the Union's Army of the Potomac, 1862-65.
What Do We Do?
Soldiers of the organization and civilian reenactor members portray 19th Century life through active participation in battlefield reenactments, military and civilian encampments, living history events, parades, educational presentations, and other activities.� Members provide the public a realistic recreation of military service and camp life during the American Civil War era through use of reproduction equipment including "period correct" uniforms and civilian clothing, musical instruments, tents, and camp furnishings.
What Are Our Representations?
- 116th PVI Company D - A Union Army Infantry Company circa mid-1863
- 116th PVI Civilian Division - The Philadelphia Ladies Aid Society - Ladies and men who support our soldiers
- 116th PVI Field Kitchen - Members who provide food and hot water when Co. D is in camp
Where Do Our Members Live?
Alta Loma, Cerritos, Corona, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange, Palmdale, Rancho Palas Verde, Riverside, San Pedro,West Covina, Wilmington among Southern California cities, Dayton, Ohio, and Winston-Salem, N. C.
