Hello, I was just trying to find something in the on-line version of "The Lowell Sun," (MA), and I discovered an article that some might be interested in. The article starts out: For nearly a decade, Murphy, 33, has been a member of the 1812 U.S. Marine National Guard. It's a group of history enthusiasts who dress like Marines from the years 1812 to 1817, when the United States battled the British Empire. Founded 25 years ago, the group is considered non-paid volunteers for the Navy. Besides doing historical re-enactments, they perform a variety of duties onboard the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) when the ship is dockside. ....... http://www.lowellsun.com/local/ci_12182511 Betty (near Lowell, MA) FYI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812