The 5th New York Volunteer Infantry, Duryee's Zouaves, was one of the
most renowned fighting units of the American Civil War. Their colorful
Zouave uniforms, precision drills and bayonet exercises, effectiveness in
combat, and steady bearing under fire, won them universal respect and
recognition. Many observers considered the 5th New York as the Federal
Army's finest volunteer fighting unit of their day.
Organized in 1971, the recreated 5th New York is one of the oldest and
most respected living history units in existence. Membership consists of
people who have various backgrounds and are from various parts of the
United States and Europe.
Every element of Duryee's Zouaves' conduct and appearance is thoroughly
researched and authenticated. The 5th New York endeavors to perpetuate
the legacy of the illustrious regiment by recreating all those elements that
made the original unit famous.
As an organization, the 5th New York is looking for new recruits - those
who are willing to take a step into the past.
Members associate with the finest reenactors today and participate in
authentic living history programs, encampments, battle reenactments, and
presentations for television and motion pictures. The 5th New York is a
charter member of the National Regiment (NR) which is a collection of
Union troops brigaded at larger reenactments. The NR has been in
existence since 1984.
most renowned fighting units of the American Civil War. Their colorful
Zouave uniforms, precision drills and bayonet exercises, effectiveness in
combat, and steady bearing under fire, won them universal respect and
recognition. Many observers considered the 5th New York as the Federal
Army's finest volunteer fighting unit of their day.
Organized in 1971, the recreated 5th New York is one of the oldest and
most respected living history units in existence. Membership consists of
people who have various backgrounds and are from various parts of the
United States and Europe.
Every element of Duryee's Zouaves' conduct and appearance is thoroughly
researched and authenticated. The 5th New York endeavors to perpetuate
the legacy of the illustrious regiment by recreating all those elements that
made the original unit famous.
As an organization, the 5th New York is looking for new recruits - those
who are willing to take a step into the past.
Members associate with the finest reenactors today and participate in
authentic living history programs, encampments, battle reenactments, and
presentations for television and motion pictures. The 5th New York is a
charter member of the National Regiment (NR) which is a collection of
Union troops brigaded at larger reenactments. The NR has been in
existence since 1984.
Company A 5th New York on the crest of Little Round Top on Remembrance Day, 2009
"Now, men, your time has come; get up and do your duty!"
- ~ Colonel Abram Duryee: 27 June, 1862
