National Association of Re-enactment Societies
The National Association of Re-enactment Societies (NAReS) was formed in 1991 and is a UK organisation that brings together UK historical re-enactment groups.
Objectives
Its aim is to take the lead in safety standards and professionalism within historical re-enactment.
Activities
It acts as a liaison and negotiating body between UK government, other legislative bodies and the police. Guidance on a wide range of topics (e.g. Health & Safety, Firearms) is issued and conferences and training events are held for re-enactment societies throughout the United Kingdom.
Member Groups
- Regia Anglorum
- The Vikings
- Harlech Medieval Society
- Medieval Siege Society
- Early Medieval Alliance
- Red Wyvern
- 17th Century Life and Times
- The Sealed Knot
- The Lancashire Militia
- 1781 Jersey Militia
- New France and Old England
- Napoleonic Association
- Historic Maritime Society
- 13th Alabama Historical Society
- American Civil War Society
- Southern Skirmish Association
- Culpepper Western Charity Show Team (email only)
- Northern Rough Riders
- Trailblazers
- Wyoming Wild Bunch
- Pershing's Doughboys
- Guards (2nd) Rifle Division
- World War 2 Living History Association
- Chatham Home Guard
- 43rd Reconnaissance Regiment
- East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group
- Rolling Thunder
- Re-enacting Ancient Times Society