Captain "Glenn Layton"
This page was last updated: December 30, 2009
T. Glenn Layton
T. Glenn Layton
Captain, 2nd Delaware Volunteers
"Crazy Delawares"
2006 J Barr
Greetings,
Your Obedient Servant,
''The Crazy Delawares'
You can email me at tglayton@msn.com
Thank you for visiting the 2nd Delaware Volunteer Infantry web site!
Welcome to the 2nd Delaware website, a place for you to learn a little about the original 3 year unit who fought under the 2nd Delaware Regimental Flag. This website is also a place for present day members and visitors to view dates and events. Finally and importantly, it is a venue for interested persons to gain information about reenacting with the 2nd Delaware including a packet outlining the steps in joining our great organization. Please take time to browse through our photo galleries.
The 2nd Delaware Volunteers have been an active reenacting unit in Delaware forming in the spring of 1988. In 2010 we begin our 22nd year of service and will reenact the final 145th anniversary events including the battle of Bentonville, North Carolina and the surrender of the Confederate army at Appomattox Virginia.
The 2nd Delaware Volunteer Infantry is one of the original reenactor groups in Delaware and has many members with 10 plus years experience. At the Battle of Antietam the 2nd Delaware Regiment was nicknamed the "Crazy Delaware’s" for their bravery and forward advance beyond the Bloody Lane. We portray one of the finest Units of all Union Infantry during the Civil War and are proud to represent them today.
Since the beginning of my initiation into the hobby, the 2nd Delaware has maintained a high level of expectation of its members and an excellent safety record. Each year we provide a “school of soldier” for our members, which follows the original muster training activities of drill, firearm safety and the manual of arms. The training is performed in a manner consistent with the training of the Civil War Period. Our training is an ongoing process as we drill and review at almost every event. New members of the 2nd are given as much attention as needed to become comfortable with the drill and will find that the rewards begin with your first event. I think you will find the training is in itself an enjoyable, educational and rewarding activity.
As mentioned above we will be gearing up for the 150th anniversary events of the civil war. We are actively recruiting new members who want a unique experience and are willing to develop the skills needed. You should enjoy camping, history and be in good physical condition. Thank you for your interest.
