About Us
We are a Great War Association affiliated WWI reenacting group portraying the German Red Cross (Rote Kreuz). In working to revamp the DRK, some disparaging remarks such as a “glorified lemonade stand” or “girlfriend babysitting club” (direct quotes) were presented. If this is the understanding on some reenactors’ parts, we want to ensure that this is not the focus of this group, but rather a group of serious reenactors performing a critical function for the Central Powers and the Great War Association. We intend to distance ourselves from this false perception. To further this mental separation, as well as being more historically accurate, the DRK will go by the proper wartime name – Das Rote Kreuz. While we will still obviously provide refreshments and snacks, as that is a much loved part of the group being at Newville, Das Rote Kreuz did so much more than that. The Roten Kreuz at Newville will provide a solid and consistent place for women (and men) to be. A uniquely challenging...
