Back in 1881, a big division had reached its breaking point in the United States of America. The abominable act of slavery was tearing the country apart and, finally, war broke out. It pitted the North against the South in a moral and ideological battle that still resonates throughout America. It's an important time in American history, highlighting some of the horrible transgressions in the country.

The time also acts as an important lesson to learn for new generations and that's why many Civil War reenactors spend their time dressing up in military outfits and historically accurate outfits to showcase the brutality and cruelties of war. Our Civil War outfits are a great place for anyone to start if they're looking to break into the reenactment scene, or for anyone who wants to help others learn from our complicated past. This guide will help you navigate what sort of outfits are available for plays, school pageants, and reenactments.

If you're planning to reenact historical events during the Civil War, then you might just be interested in our line of Civil War reenactment gear. Although many people who reenact the battles during that period like to wear some handcrafted, historically accurate Civil War clothing, that just might not be an option for everyone trying to get into reenactment.

For those who want to get realistic-looking clothing but aren't ready to spend a ton of time creating their outfit or just want to dip their toes into the field of Civil War reenactment, some of our gear is a great place to start. We have some simple Abraham Lincoln kits, based on the iconic Honest Abe. We also carry some accessories that you can add to a simple Civil War costume to help you customize your look.

Clothes have come a long way since the dawn of humanity. Our caveman ancestors probably wore nothing more than just a few scraps of fur to keep warm. Medieval folks wore some neat, yet sometimes uncomfortable-looking garb. Today, we mostly wear jeans, comfy leggings, and t-shirts. We're totally glad that modern fashion has evolved to incorporate. Of course, actual Civil War clothing was often made of cotton since it was one of the most abundantly available fabrics at the time. It was also symbolic of the humanitarian crisis happening in the country since many of the cotton plantations used slavery as a primary source of labor. Wool was another common fabric used in the creation of clothes back then.

These days, we often use blends and synthetic polyester fibers. Many of our Civil War clothing options, which include iconic figures like Clara Barton, Susan B. Anthony, and Abe Lincoln, are made from polyester materials. That makes them a great compromise between historical style and modern sensibilities.

History is an important part of education. A wise person once said, "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." If that's the case, then the America Civil War is one piece of history that every American child should be learning about. Plays and pageants also help a sense of realism to historical moments and our Civil War costumes for kids are a great choice for capturing the look and feel of that tumultuous time in history.

Whether your child wants to embody some of the heroes who fought for freedom during that time, like Harriet Tubman, or they want to dress up like Abraham Lincoln, we have costumes suited for any child. We even have options for children who want to dress up like Frederick Douglass! They're all great options for any child trying to transform into an iconic figure. These Civil War costumes are also great for history presentations and reports to help impress your child's history teacher.

Of course, the union officers played a large role during the war. The most famous officers during that time were perhaps Ulysses S. Grant. He was the man that forced Robert E. Lee into surrender after being defeated on various occasions. He eventually became one of the Presidents of the United States of America. If you plan on jumping into the role of a Union officer, then you may as well shoot for the most notable one from the time! Our Civil War Union Officer costumes are a great option for anyone trying to look like an important historical figure.