The Royal Navy Doctor becomes HMS ACASTA!

We're changing and growing! 

For those of you that have followed us for a long time, you know that our Royal Navy Doctor page on Facebook has evolved and become a place for not just the Doctor, but all things ACASTA. In the past few years, the page has showcased and highlighted the adventures of the entire crew and it's time for a little rebranding to reflect that change. Therefore we are working diligently to change the Facebook page's name to "HMS ACASTA".

HMS ACASTA is one of the largest Royal Navy reenactment units in North America and it's time we had a properly branded Facebook page to reflect that!

Look for the change to take effect in the days and weeks to come as we work with the powers that be at Facebook to make that happen. We're excited about the big change of name, and look forward to continuing to bring you the same quality posts, images and research.

Thanks for your continued support!

A Letter to the Captain

To: Captain Rehme

HMS Acasta

At Sea

From:

Commodore Thomas Hurlbut

American Station,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia

June 15, 1813

My Dear Sir James, 

I have recently heard of your detached boat’s crew taking the American cutter, now known as HM Cutter Little Belt, named for the sloop-of-war HMS Little Belt (20 guns), in which that fellow Bingham made such an heroic stand against USS President (rated 44) in the year ’11. Well done, Sir! The vessels on the Lakes, late of the Provincial Marine and now under the control of the Royal Navy, need every hull they can acquire to ensure command of those inland seas. I expect that you’ll want those fine fellows back but skilled Seamen are desperately needed there and I hope you’ll consider letting us use them for the time being. I’ve no doubt that you’ll have good luck in replacing them with fresh drafts from England, certainly more easily and more readily than we can here in British North America.

Next month, I will be heading to Upper Canada with a detachment of Sailors to participate in operations against United States fortifications and would appreciate the use of your boat’s Crew of skilled and experienced Hands. 

I wish you the best of good fortune, Sir.

Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant,

Thomas Hurlbut,

Admiralty House,

Halifax

Sailors Wanted

The ACASTA is looking for quality reenactors

to portray English sailors circa 1800-1812

Our organization seeks to educate via a series of first person activities designed to demonstrate the real lives of sailors as they go about their business etc. Landing Parties, Surveying Crews, Recruitment Drives, Press Gangs, Shore Leave... these are but a few of the activities that our crew will undertake whilst encamped at an event. 

Be sure to read the ABOUT US page

If these sound like a good fit for you, then you may have what it takes to be an Acasta! Email Albert Roberts today to find out more about joining the crew at:

Some Images of Acasta sailors at work (and play):

Want some cheater's hints at how to get in good with the officers? 

Here's what we're looking for in new members. Someone who is motivated to learn and share their knowledge, someone who knows about the position that they're portraying, someone who can act in the manner befitting the station that they portray. First-person and acting skills (no 'Monty Python' accents need apply). And don't forget to salute!

In addition here is the 'Visual Guide' for what we want our sailors to look like:

Sailors Wanted

The ACASTA is looking for quality reenactors

to portray English sailors circa 1800-1812

Our organization seeks to educate via a series of first person activities designed to demonstrate the real lives of sailors as they go about their business etc. Landing Parties, Surveying Crews, Recruitment Drives, Press Gangs, Shore Leave... these are but a few of the activities that our crew will undertake whilst encamped at an event. 

Be sure to read the ABOUT US page

If these sound like a good fit for you, then you may have what it takes to be an Acasta! Email Albert Roberts today to find out more about joining the crew at:

Are you a Reenactor?

The ACASTA is looking for quality reenactors

to portray English sailors circa 1800-1812

Our organization seeks to educate via a series of first person activities designed to demonstrate the real lives of sailors as they go about their business etc. Landing Parties, Surveying Crews, Recruitment Drives, Press Gangs, Shore Leave... these are but a few of the activities that our crew will undertake whilst encamped at an event. 

Be sure to read the ABOUT US page

If these sound like a good fit for you, then you may have what it takes to be an Acasta! Email Albert Roberts today to find out more about joining the crew at:

Sailors WANTED

The ACASTA is looking for quality reenactors

to portray English sailors circa 1800-1812

Our organization seeks to educate via a series of first person activities designed to demonstrate the real lives of sailors as they go about their business etc. Landing Parties, Surveying Crews, Recruitment Drives, Press Gangs, Shore Leave... these are but a few of the activities that our crew will undertake whilst encamped at an event. 

Be sure to read the ABOUT US page

If these sound like a good fit for you, then you may have what it takes to be an Acasta! Email Albert Roberts today to find out more about joining the crew at:

2016 Schedule

Where are the Acastas planning on being?

2016 Schedule of Events

Battle of New Orleans 201st
Jan 9-10
Chalmette, Louisiana

Spirit of Vincennes
May ??
Vincennes, Indiana

Gunboat Weekend
June 10-12
Bath, Ontario

Shore Party 2
June 17-19
Edgewater, Maryland

Jane Austen Festival
July 15-17
Louisville, Kentucky

Tall Ships Duluth
August 17-21
Bayside Park, Duluth, Minnesota

The Fair at New Boston
September 2-4
Springfield, Ohio

Fort Bowyer
September 9-11
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Mississinewa 1812
October 7-9
Marion, Indiana

Your Presence is Requested

This Saturday, July 18

at Locust Grove

561 Blankenbaker Lane,

Louisville, KY 40207

Your presence is requested at 


A Splendid Wedding 


accompanied by much Hustle & Display 

Historic Picnic & Croghan Family Wedding


Relive the historic 1822 wedding of


Miss Ann Croghan to General Thomas Jesup

Come dressed in the attire of any period you wish, including the present.

The day’s festivities will include special performances, picnicking on the grounds, food &
beverage for sale & a GRAND BALL in the evening.
Festivities begin at 12 pm; the ceremony will be performed at 4pm


Details at: locustgrove.org/historic-picnic-croghan-family-wedding/

$8 General Admission/$4 children/under 6 free
$12 Additional for Ball
Ball reservations recommended - (502) 897-9845

Events of the day:
- Historic picnic- beginning at noon - bring your own, or purchase here

- At 1:00 - Kentucky Shakespeare Company reads some of Miss Jane Austen’s humorous and little-known early works.

- Re-creation of the wedding of Ann Croghan & General Thomas Sidney Jesup at 4 pm.

- Tours in the 1790s house 

- Vendors of period goods 

- The Acasta crew, a Royal Navy vessel, will be in residence.

A GRAND BALL will commence at 7:00 pm, with traveling dance instructor, Dr. John Gardiner-Garden. The dances to be called are listed here. The ball will be held in the air-conditioned Audubon Auditorium in the Visitors Center. Post & Crown from Cincinnati will provide live music. Advance reservations for the ball are recommended, $12 per person - call 502-897-9845.

For more information call 502-897-9845.

Thanks to the Jane Austen Society of North America- Greater Louisville Region for co-sponsoring this event.

Sailors Wanted!

The ACASTA is looking for quality reenactors

to portray English sailors circa 1800-1812

Our organization seeks to educate via a series of first person activities designed to demonstrate the real lives of sailors as they go about their business etc. Landing Parties, Surveying Crews, Recruitment Drives, Press Gangs, Shore Leave... these are but a few of the activities that our crew will undertake whilst encamped at an event. 

Be sure to read the ABOUT US page

If these sound like a good fit for you, then you may have what it takes to be an Acasta! Email Albert Roberts today to find out more about joining the crew at:

Some Images of Acasta sailors at work (and play):

Want some cheater's hints at how to get in good with the officers? 

Here's what we're looking for in new members. Someone who is motivated to learn and share their knowledge, someone who knows about the position that they're portraying, someone who can act in the manner befitting the station that they portray. First-person and acting skills (no 'Monty Python' accents need apply). And don't forget to salute!

In addition here is the 'Visual Guide' for what we want our sailors to look like: