Historical re enactment has become a popular hobby for many history buffs in the United States. Reenacting these great battles educate young individuals who were not living during the era and reinforces pride for those who participated in the life changing events.

Reenacting can be a family hobby with Dad, Mom and the kids all portraying the 19th century roles. Families wishing to stay together all weekend can portray civilians. Or, Dad can stay in the military camp while Mom and the kids stay in a civilian camp. The experience is fantastic for those who truly enjoy history and the civil war era.

Importance of Civil War Hats in the re enactment events

Authenticity while ignored in the 1960s, is now universally required by reenacting units. Once a prospective reenactor joins a unit the next step is to buy gear from sutlers, merchants or other shops. Reenactors need a shirt, coat, pants, wool socks and a hat. Regulations call for kepis or slouch hats, most men opted for a slouch hat, a medium size brim in a variety of crowns.

After lengthy research Miller Hats has created a collection of authentic civil war hats for those reenactors that need to complete their uniform with an authentic look and style. We offer variety of crowns, brim sizes and colors. Primary colors include Black, Confederate gray, Navy blue, Silver Belly, Tan and many others. Our civil war hats are made with top quality genuine fur felt materials and wool blends. Most of our hats come with leather sweat bands and inside hat liners. Civil war wool cords, hat badges and brass insignias are also available depending on your rank. Our hats are in stock ready to ship. If you are serious about Civil War Hat Miller Hats is the place to go!

Video of civil war kepi caps in confederate gray and union navy blue

Check out our video of the famous civil war hat in distressed wool.