Who we are:

The Ninth New York Cavalry has been reactivated by a group of living historians and Civil War enthusiasts dedicated to the portrayal of the life of the Federal Horse Soldier.

Our headquarters is in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada and our members come from all over the province of Ontario.

As a group, we travel thousands of miles each year participating in living history encampments, re-enactments, and giving informative lectures throughout the year both in Ontario and the United States.

The 9th New York Cavalry Company A is a non-profit, non-charitable organization. We stress complete authenticity for all our troopers, in their uniforms, accoutrements and horse equipment. We also stress high safety standards to all participating members.

We are a family-oriented organization welcoming and encouraging participation of women and children as authentic civilians from the Civil War era to our unit.

Our members feel it an honour and a privilege to portray the most romantic and fabled profession of arms the world has ever known, the stuff legends are made of - the horse soldiers.

Service of the 9th During the Civil War:

The Ninth New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment was mustered in Westfield, New York during September of 1861 and made up of men from the various counties of Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania.

After joining the Army of the Potomac, the Ninth New York participated in every major campaign of that Army throughout the war including Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House. The Ninth New York is best known for being the regiment credited with firing the opening shot and taking the first Confederate prisoners while under Buford at the battle of Gettysburg.

By the end of the war, the Ninth New York had taken part in over 141 engagements with Confederate forces. It was mustered out of service in mid-July 1865.