Welcome to the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
-President Abraham Lincoln
We are a group of men and women who portray the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the famed Worcester County Regiment from the American Civil War. Many of us are direct descendants of the men of the 15th and other Union regiments. All of us are dedicated to teaching and preserving American history.
About Us
A Faithful Portrayal of the Men & Women of Worcester County during the Civil War
For more than 25 years, we have gathered together as a welcoming, family-friendly group of living historians focused on honoring the lives of the volunteers that made up the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The regiment mustered in on July 12th, 1861, and mustered out on July 26th, 1864, with many of the surviving members transferring to other regiments and serving until the end of the war.
We are one of the largest active companies in New England, with members from MA, NH, CT, & RI. Our ranks include infantry, sharpshooters, field musicians, and a chaplain. Although there are no confirmed records of women impersonating men in the 15th MA, we do have a few women in our ranks honoring the more than 400 documented women soldiers who fought and died in the Civil War. Our officers and NCOs are elected on an annual basis by the members, allowing those who want to serve to experience military life from multiple perspectives the opportunity to do so.
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We have a strong civilian component with men, women, and children portraying camp followers as well as volunteers with the Christian Commission. We welcome membership and participation by family groups. At times we have had three generations of the same family in our ranks, both military and civilian.
Our members range in age from nine to seventy-four, and we have a very high retention rate. We credit this is our mutual support and fellowship, incredible string band, and the talents of our campfire cooks. To be a member of the 15th is to be a member of our family.
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We are the only galvanizing unit in New England. As such, on occasion, we also portray the 4th Alabama. Most of our members have confederate grey and we can unfurl the colors of the 4th when the needs of historical accuracy and battlefield balance require it.
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We invite you to explore this website and learn more about our reenactor unit and the historical 15th MVI. When your ready we have a uniform and a rifle waiting for you. Send us a telegram and we will be sure to get back to you. Huzzah, God save the Union!
Upcoming Events
Fri, May 23Veterans CenterMay 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMVeterans Center, 100 West St, Leominster, MA 01453, USAMay 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMVeterans Center, 100 West St, Leominster, MA 01453, USAA moving tribute followed by rifle salute to honor and remember those soldiers that never returned home. Each White Cross represents a serviceman from Leominster that is Missing-in-Action, Lost-at-Sea, Buried at Sea or buried on foreign soil.
Mon, May 26Memorial Day Salute & ParadeMay 26, 2025, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PMMemorial Day Salute & Parade, 14 Monument Square, Leominster, MA 01453, USA
Fri, Jul 04Civic Days 4th of July ParadeJul 04, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMCivic Days 4th of July Parade, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
Tue, Nov 11LeominsterNov 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – Nov 12, 2025, 1:30 PMLeominster, Monument Square, Leominster, MA 01453, USA
Fri, Sep 25MasonSep 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026, 3:00 PMMason, 450 Fitchburg Rd, Mason, NH 03048, USA
Date and time is TBDLeominster Veterans CenterDate and time is TBDLeominster Veterans Center, 100 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
Date and time is TBDWickham ParkDate and time is TBDWickham Park, 1329 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
Sun, Nov 03Bolton Town HallNov 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMBolton Town Hall, 663 Main St, Bolton, MA 01740, USA- Sat, Oct 19The Black Tavern Historical SocietyOct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Black Tavern Historical Society, 138 Center Rd, Dudley, MA 01571, USAOct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Black Tavern Historical Society, 138 Center Rd, Dudley, MA 01571, USA2024 is the 150th anniversary of the Reunion of 15th MVI Veterans. This annual get-together commemorated the anniversary of the Battle of Balls Bluff. Our reenacting group, including several direct descendants, is proud to continue the tradition. The living history starts at noon.
- Fri, Oct 04MasonOct 04, 2024, 3:00 PM – Oct 06, 2024, 3:00 PMMason, 450 Fitchburg Rd, Mason, NH 03048, USA
- Sat, May 18Wickham ParkMay 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMWickham Park, 1329 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
- Mon, Jul 04Civic Days 4th of July ParadeJul 04, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCivic Days 4th of July Parade, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
- Fri, May 27LeominsterMay 27, 2022, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLeominster, 100 West St, Leominster, MA 01453, USA
Sat, Apr 30Wickam ParkApr 30, 2022, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PMWickam Park, 1329 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA- Sat, Apr 23Carter ParkApr 23, 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMCarter Park, 125 Main Street, Leominster MA 01453, USA
- Sun, Mar 06PhillipstonMar 06, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMPhillipston, Phillipston, MA 01331, USA
- Sun, Feb 06Leominster Veterans CenterFeb 06, 2022, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMLeominster Veterans Center, 100 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
