In 1968, four friends talked of their mutual interest in reenactment and the lack of available clubs. So, they decided to form their own society and SoSkAn, The Southern Skirmish Association was born. These four friends, our founder members were Bill Hayward, Laurie Watson, Terry Boniface and Vic Farrer.

Since our inauguration in 1968 we have held the position as the oldest American Civil War Re-enacting Society outside of the United States of America. In this time the Association has performed in many and varied venues around Britain, the Continent and the USA. Venues have included multi period military shows, small local fetes, county shows, large country clubs, stately homes and even a back garden! Arguably the most prestigious events we have had the honour of participating in was the Royal Tournament in 1992 and the British Military Tournament in 2011. Members of Soskan are often used by film and TV companies for documentaries, feature films and advertising.

As a military based society, SoSkAn’s members participate in ALL things military. They are properly trained to handle the weapons and equipment of the time period using the correct drill and instruction manuals; taking part in military camp life and act out scenarios when the public visits the camp in addition to the battles and skirmish scenarios.