Join the Reenacting Unit - Geographers Department, Continental Army, 1777-1783

The Geographers Department is associated with the Brigade of the American Revolution, a national umbrella organization that provides support and collaboration for reenacting units.

If you are interested in joining, please consult with a representative from the unit (contact information is below) before purchasing or constructing any clothing or equipment! Just because an item is for sale by a reputable merchant does not mean that it is appropriate for our time period or impression. A little bit of planning up front will save you a great deal of money down the road.

Department of the Geographer Contact Information
Unit Commander/ Chief, Hutchins' Survey Party	Unit Adjutant/ Administrative Contact	Chief, Lodge's Survey Party	Chief, DeWitt's Survey Party
Hutchins' Party Covers DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, Eastern WV		Lodge's Party Covers IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, Western NY, Western PA, Western WV	DeWitt's Party Covers CT, MA, NH, NJ, RI, VT, Eastern NY, Eastern PA
Capt. W. Scott Smith Lynchburg, Virginia 434-528-3995	Lt. Doug Brown Durham, North Carolina	Capt. Tony Holbrook Tarlton, Ohio	vacant (contact commander)
Unit Mailing Address: Post Office Box 75, Lynchburg, Virginia 24505

GEOGRAPHER'S DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
	ACTIVE MEMBER		ASSOCIATE MEMBER
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).		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 Active Member household receives: The Wayfinder, the electronic and printed newsletter of the Department of the Geographer. Access to the unit email discussion group. 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. Membership in the Brigade of the American Revolution, including coverage by the Brigade's insurance policy at all official BAR functions.		Each Associate Member household receives: The Wayfinder, the electronic and printed newsletter of the Department of the Geographer. Access to the unit email discussion group.
Active Member Dues- $35.00* (additional family members (16 years or over) within household are $5.00, under 16 are free. *Active members who wish to retain BAR voting rights in another unit need only pay $10.00 per household.		Associate Member Dues- $10.00 (per household)
To join the unit, download the application form (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format), and mail to the address shown on the form.
New! You may pay for your membership online using our secure server, or simply enclose a check along with your application and mail it to the address on the application. *Online payments must be accompanied by an application with original signature sent via U.S. Mail.
Active Membership w/BAR ($35 per year) *+$5 Per additional member in household* Active Membership without BAR ($10/yr)		Associate Membership ($10 per year)

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