140th New York Infantry, Company B
Living History Organization
"Oh, that a Kodak could have fixed the picture of that splendid
spectacle!"
Captain Porter Farley describing the 140th's charge across Saunders Field
during the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5th, 1864.
In Memorial, Staff Sergeant Nicholas Reid, 53rd Ordnance Company, 3rd Ordnance Battalion
The Modern 140th NY
Photo courtesy of Dave Pomeroy
The 140th NYVI Living History Organization is a nonprofit organization founded in Rochester, New York during 1982. We are a family oriented group of approximately one hundred individuals and families, centered in Western New York.
As living history interpreters of the Civil War era, we hope to educate people about the integral part soldiers and civilians played in the war effort. Our ultimate objective is to remind people of the sacrifices our ancestors made to make America what it is today.
Each July, we sponsor an event at the Genesee Country Museum. A restored 19th century village located in Mumford, New York.
In 2008, the 140th NY joined the Army of the Ohio with which it participates at events throughout Western New York and Eastern Ohio.
Appearance Information
If you are interested in having the 140th NYVI attend your event,
please contact:
Chris Chamberlain
24 Wellington Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
phone: (585) 319-1673
email: chris_140ny@live.com
Membership Information
If you are interested in joining the 140th NYVI,
please contact:
Ruth Williams
34 River Meadow Drive
Henrietta, NY 14623
phone: (585) 292-6393
email: williams@ece.rochester.edu
Last Changed: 3/31/2013