MASSENA -- The 11th New York/Alexander’s Battery group is recruiting new or experienced re-enactors to star in Civil War battles.

“Our mission as Civil War artillery re-enactors is to educate and provide a better understanding to the public of the issues, hardships, devotion, pride and actual experiences that men from both the union and confederacy encountered during the years of 1861 - 1865 when our country was tragically divided,” said Major Scott Wilson, commanding artillery, 1st Division, 9th Battalion.

“This mission is fulfilled through reenactments, speaking engagements, living history encampments and public appearances and parades,” he said.

The unit is a two-gun battery with a full-scale three-inch ordnance rifle and a 12 pound Mountain Howitzer.

A recruitment station will be set up at the Civil War weekend event at the Robert Moses State Park July 27-28.

For more information visit home.roadrunner.com/~nylightartillery/index.html or contact civilwarguy34@yahoo.com.