Todays 125th NYVI

The 125th New York Regimental Association Inc., is a non-profit educational corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York on behalf of the NYS Education Department, whose purpose is to educate the public about the American Civil War; to honor those who defended and served the nation during the crisis; and to provide an authentic learning experience in a family oriented hobby to our membership.

The Association was formed in 1987 and most of our members are seasoned reenactors, with many years of reenacting experience. Some of our members reenact two or more historical impressions. 

Safety is paramount and high standards of authenticity and behavior are expected.  In return, the individual member is guaranteed a group of sincere and dedicated friends; and an organization that does not make unreasonable demands.

Although centered in the Albany, NY area, some members do live outside the immediate area. Many are members of the Capital District Civil War Round Table, the New York State Military Heritage Museum and The Sons of Union Veterans.

Weapon, uniform, equipment and camp gear will cost approximately $900 to $1,400. Fellow members will aid with seasoned advice, the best being: "Do it right the first time".  Be sure you ask for advice! Cost will vary depending upon how much you can make yourself and how much you want to own beyond the minimum. Cost is equivalent to that of many other hobbies.

Time commitment varies. Throughout the year we try to do a half dozen local parades or one day presentations as a way to say thanks for local support. We also do living history weekend events at places like the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, NY, The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, NY, NYS Military Heritage Museum located in Saratoga, NY.  Plus we try to attend at least three or four big reenactments during our reenactment season. We don't require our members to participate in every event. Attend only the events that you can make.

The Association sponsors not only the 125th New York Volunteer Infantry impression, but also the Civillain Corps of Volunteers, or CCV.  The CCV portrays the civillian connections to those "heroes" of that Rensselaer County, New York regiment in the Civil War.

CCV members portray a camp outreach for the US Sanitary Commission (Christian Commission) and also a laundress, nursing volunteers, a regimental sutler and all sorts of fundraising supporters of the soldiers.

The 125th NYVI Regimental Association Board Members

Scott Cetnar    President   s_cetnar@yahoo.com                                             

Dave Otto    Vice-President

Ken Nichols    Secretary

Ed Marchand    Treasurer

Richard Straight    At Large