The 22nd Regiment of Foot was one of the British Infantry Regiments that served King George III against the Rebels in North America during the Revolutionary War. The Regiment was raised in the town of Chester, England in 1689, and remains to this day part of Great Britain's Regular Army. Our unit depicts the Colonel's Company of the 22nd Regiment, uniformed and equipped as it would have been during the British Army's operations around New York City and Rhode Island in 1776-1779. We portray the military life and customs of the British Soldier of this period in all its aspects. We deliver shows and talks to State and National schools and interested civic and fraternal groups.
All members bear the cost of their own uniforms, equipment and travel.
We have no special requirements. In order to take the field as a Soldier under arms, a man must be at least 16 years old, of suitable health to spend weekends outdoors, and of sufficient means to acquire the necessary clothing and equipment. New recruits wishing to portray Regimental Drummers or Fifers may take to the field at 12 years of age. We make everything that we can ourselves. Other items can be purchased from approved artisans and suttlers.