Cottonbalers! The 7th Infantry
A Perspective of a US Army "Old Line" Regiment
During the War of 1812
The 41st Regiment of Foot Military Living History Group was pleased to present the fifth instalment in the popular 41st Regiment Lecture Series. On Friday, April 27th, 2007 we welcomed Steve Abolt, Military Historian, proprietor of Allegheny Arsenal and Major of the re-created 7th Regiment of United States Infantry. Steve frequently serves as Commander in Chief of the United States Forces in War of 1812 re-enactments.
Steve traveled to join us from the Deep South to give us a perspective on a U.S. regiment that was located far away from the primary seats of war and was suddenly thrust into the limelight during the defence against the British attack on New Orleans. The defence was successful and a historic regimental identity was formed.
The lecture was held at the Iron Duke House at the Wellington Brewery in Guelph, Ontario.
The 41st Regiment is grateful to the support of the Wellington Brewery and Steve Abolt. Click
to go to Wellington Brewery
The 41st Regiment of Foot MLHG is a group of individuals who re-create the 41st
Regiment, as it was when it served in Canada during the War of 1812. The 41st
Regiment of Foot MLHG re-enacts at War of 1812 events, supports historic sites
and museums, does educational outreach programs and conducts historical research
on an ongoing basis.