About Us
The Royal Sussex Society is a living history organization which brings the life and times of the British soldier and civilian alive. We focus primarily on the 18th and 19th Centuries. We are a regimental timeline unto ourselves and have members in NJ, NY, PA, CT, and even WV. The majority of our activity takes place within a three or four hour radius of New York City.
If you are interested in joining the 35th Royal Sussex, whether you are a man or a woman, there will be a place for you as a member. While we enjoy ourselves and always try to make every gathering fun and pleasant, we also know that we are acting as representatives of the memories of the men and women of the regiment spanning three centuries. Therefore, we strive for excellence in our portrayals, our displays, and our behavior. Anyone can join the Society and we welcome any questions you may have.
Who should I talk to? You can contact the Society directly by clicking here!
How old do I have to be to join? You do not need to be any particular age to join the Society. However, those wishing to be soldiers must be at least 18. Musicians may be as young as 12 with parental supervision.
Do I have to participate in every era the Society does? No. You are free to pick and choose what you want to do. Members are expected to attend at least 2 events per year to remain members in good standing.
Can women portray soldiers, too? They can, provided they take efforts to pass themselves for a man while in uniform. Women receive no different treatment than men while in this capacity.
What about civilians in general? Civilian women have always played a vital role in the British army and at home. We encourage our civilian members to embrace a craft, talent, or music to help us round out the life and times we represent. Families are encouraged to join as a whole and we are always delighted to see families together in a hobby, bonding not only with each other, but with new friends as well. Most men who join tend to be soldiers but we welcome British civilian men who can contribute to the group effort as well.
What do I need to do as a member? Members of the Society are encouraged to acquire their basic clothes and kit within one year of joining. We will assist new members as much as possible to get them acquainted with their new impressions. Reenacting a soldier can be an investment; however, it is a hobby that is very fulfilling and well worth the effort. Members have to submit their annual membership dues and attend at least two events per year to be considered active and in good standing.
How often do you have events? Usually there is a reenactment or living history display once or twice a month, almost always on the weekends. Members and prospective members are encouraged to check our Schedule of Events to keep up-to-date on our activities.
Can I hire out someone or the Society for a talk or display? Yes, absolutely. We have given presentations for schools, civic groups, museums, and historical sites in the past. We will also be happy to talk to you about hosting a living history event or battle reenactment.
If you are interested in joining the 35th Royal Sussex, whether you are a man or a woman, there will be a place for you as a member. While we enjoy ourselves and always try to make every gathering fun and pleasant, we also know that we are acting as representatives of the memories of the men and women of the regiment spanning three centuries. Therefore, we strive for excellence in our portrayals, our displays, and our behavior. Anyone can join the Society and we welcome any questions you may have.
Who should I talk to? You can contact the Society directly by clicking here!
How old do I have to be to join? You do not need to be any particular age to join the Society. However, those wishing to be soldiers must be at least 18. Musicians may be as young as 12 with parental supervision.
Do I have to participate in every era the Society does? No. You are free to pick and choose what you want to do. Members are expected to attend at least 2 events per year to remain members in good standing.
Can women portray soldiers, too? They can, provided they take efforts to pass themselves for a man while in uniform. Women receive no different treatment than men while in this capacity.
What about civilians in general? Civilian women have always played a vital role in the British army and at home. We encourage our civilian members to embrace a craft, talent, or music to help us round out the life and times we represent. Families are encouraged to join as a whole and we are always delighted to see families together in a hobby, bonding not only with each other, but with new friends as well. Most men who join tend to be soldiers but we welcome British civilian men who can contribute to the group effort as well.
What do I need to do as a member? Members of the Society are encouraged to acquire their basic clothes and kit within one year of joining. We will assist new members as much as possible to get them acquainted with their new impressions. Reenacting a soldier can be an investment; however, it is a hobby that is very fulfilling and well worth the effort. Members have to submit their annual membership dues and attend at least two events per year to be considered active and in good standing.
How often do you have events? Usually there is a reenactment or living history display once or twice a month, almost always on the weekends. Members and prospective members are encouraged to check our Schedule of Events to keep up-to-date on our activities.
Can I hire out someone or the Society for a talk or display? Yes, absolutely. We have given presentations for schools, civic groups, museums, and historical sites in the past. We will also be happy to talk to you about hosting a living history event or battle reenactment.