Online Application

Department of the Geographer to the Army

Membership Application

Active members are those that wish to physically participate in living history events with the Department of the Geographer, and who intend to sincerely work their way to “Full Member” status (see membership policies).

Each Active Member household receives:

Access to the Department of the Geographer email discussion group and other communications
Coverage by the unit’s liability insurance at all official events
Membership in the Brigade of the American Revolution:
The Brigade Courier (6 issues a year). The newsletter for the Brigade, containing timely information, event details, ads, news and general tidbits of interest to the membership
The Brigade Dispatch (quarterly). A scholarly journal covering topics of the 18th century study from overviews and study of period topics to "how- to" articles for the practical application in living history.
Ability to attend any BAR event. Coverage by the Brigade's insurance policy at all official BAR functions.

Associate members are those that wish to exchange knowledge on 18th century surveying practices and equipment, but do not plan to participate in living history events with the Department of the Geographer.

Each Associate Member household receives:

Access to the Department of the Geographer email discussion group and other communications
Eligibility to attend the unit’s annual School of Instruction event

I hereby apply for/renew my membership in the Department of the Geographer to the Army and the Brigade of the American Revolution. I agree to abide by the Constitution, By-Laws, and legal orders of the Geographers Department & Brigade and their Directors. I also understand that the Geographers Department sees itself as a progressive unit, meaning that its members will strive to achieve the greatest accuracy possible in all aspects of its impression, including clothing, camp equipage, instruments and tools, knowledge of the state of the science of surveying in the 18th century, and knowledge of the War for American Independence.

Online transactions are subject to a 3% convenience fee

If applying for "Active Membership," you are automatically granted "Applicant Member" status, and will be given information on how to advance to Probationary and Full Membership.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Do you have any experience as a reenactor or living historian?:

Do you have any knowledge of 18th century surveying or mapmaking techniques?:

Do you own any equipment that would be useful to this unit’s impression?:

Desired Impression::

Officer (Surveyor or Draughtsman) Civilian Surveyor Enlisted (Chainman, Guard, Waiter)

If registering additional family members, please list their names and years of birth here::

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$40.00	Active Membership with BAR	[ See above for details. All unit members are required to be BAR members as well. ]
$15.00	Active Membership without BAR	[ See above for details. Select this option if you maintain active BAR status in another unit. ]
$50.00	Active Membership + 1	[ Active member plus 1 family member 16 years or older ]
$60.00	Active Membership + 2	[ Active member plus 2 family members 16 years or older ]
$15.00	Associate Membership	[ See above for details ]

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