Volontaires Etrangers de Lauzun

Volontaires Etrangers de Lauzun Living History group dedicated to the research and portrayal of the French unit, Volontaires Etrangers de Lauzun, also known as Lauzun's Legion,circa 1781.

Lauzun's Legion strives to portray the original unit as closely as possible, but we are also realistic. Our time in the recreated unit portrayal is a hobby. We pride ourselves in authentic recreation of the clothing and uniforms, and keeping our camp visually correct, but with the realization we live in the 21st century. Also, unlike many other reenactment units throughout the country, we allow women to portray soldiers. However, we do require that any person, male or female, who wants to be a soldier must be proficient in their choice to join the line. They must be able to carry and handle the musket without difficulty, wear all accouterments including full cartridge box and sword, wear the full uniform, know the manual of arms, understand orders and maneuver quickly on the field following French commands. Members are also encouraged to learn the proper use of the sword and bayonet. We portray the unit in October 1781, during the siege of Yorktown at Gloucester. The uniforms reflect the research known from the 1779 Royal Ordinance regulations, and the Legion's specific ordinance.

07/08/2026
07/07/2026

A must see... July 18-19 at Riverview Park, St Joseph, Michigan.

Lauzun's Legion at ease at for
06/17/2026

Lauzun's Legion at ease at for

06/16/2026

Photos by Jack Mcdonough , , , ,

A great turnout for , we appreciate the public coming to watch the battle, and all their great questions in camp! Tha...
06/16/2026

A great turnout for , we appreciate the public coming to watch the battle, and all their great questions in camp! Thank you Jack Mcdonough for the photo.

06/15/2026

Another great weekend at Cantigny Park.

Count down two more days till we see you there!
06/11/2026

Count down two more days till we see you there!

Revolutionary War Weekend
Saturday, June 13, 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, June 14, 10 am - 5 pm

Step back to the 18th century during Cantigny’s Revolutionary War Weekend, presented with The North West Territory Alliance. Explore military camps, meet historical reenactors, witness battle demonstrations, and get a firsthand look at daily life during the Revolutionary War.

Food will be available for purchase throughout the day, and the Wheaton Municipal Band will perform at 7 pm on Saturday.

The full event schedule will be available later this spring. https://bit.ly/4wUEYXe

05/11/2026

Vive le Roi!

05/11/2026

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Suchet earned an extra ration du chocolat for winning the bayonet competition.
05/04/2026

Suchet earned an extra ration du chocolat for winning the bayonet competition.

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1S151 Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL
60189

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