Information, Suggestions, and Guidelines for Jacobite
Living History Participants

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

 

 

The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746 took place under the command of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, and was the last attempt of the Stuarts to reclaim the throne of Great Britain and Ireland.  This rebellion threw Scotland into such turmoil that it effectively ended the Highland Clan system as it had existed for centuries.  After the rebellion Highland dress and weapons were banned, Clan Chiefs lost authority, Clan lands were broken up and cleared, clansmen were expelled, and sheep started filling the Highlands. The Battle of Culloden was essentially the last gasp of the old Highland/Celtic/Gaelic world.
 
As a confederation of living historians, we come together each year to recreate this period in history and bring it to life for ourselves and the general public.
 
This document was created to provide you with the basic information you need to participate in 1745 Jacobite Rebellion living history.  Please feel free to ask questions about anything contained herein.  This material is not in depth, and is only an outline for your work.  You will need to learn about the rich history of the Jacobite Rebellion from your own reading and research.
 
THESE GUIDELINES ARE THE RULES WHICH GOVERN ALL UNITS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE ARMY OF KING JAMES, THE “JACOBITES”.  THESE RULES MUST BE ADHERED TO BY ALL PARTICIPANTS.  ADDITIONAL SITE AND SAFETY RULES MAY APPLY.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND THE NEXT EVENT.  BEFORE ALL ELSE, SAFETY AND CREDIBILITY ARE PARAMOUNT.
 
The 1745 Jacobite Rebellion weekend each spring has become the premier Scottish Living History event in North America.  Participation is limited to pre-registered, organized units.  If you have not joined a participating Clan or unit, please pick one that suits your interests and join.  Unaffiliated individuals desiring to participate will be approved on a case by case basis.  ALL portrayals by groups or individuals must be related to known participants in Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, either as recreations of actual people from the events or as a well-researched interpretation of a type of person involved.
 
These guidelines  include a list of the basic equipment and clothing you are likely to need or should know about.  Work within your Clan or unit to find out more about how and where you can join in.  We encourage participation by all those interested in Scottish Living History.


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Last updated: 4/17/03
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