Welcome to the Home Page of Knap's Independant Battery 'E', Pennsylvania Light Artillery.  Founded in 1971, Knaps Battery is a registered Non-Profit Corporation organized to educate the general public about the contributions of Western Pennsylvania to the American Civil War and the role of the artillery branch, 1861 - 1865. This is accomplished through battle reenactments, military drill and demonstrations, school programs, living history encampments, and memorial  ceremonies. The group owns two Full Scale 3-Inch Ordnance Rifles, accompanying Limbers and the necessary supporting accessories and camp gear,  

We are based in Western Pennsylvania, though also have
members from all over the United States.

We are always looking for new members who share our passion and welcome you to try out this rewarding hobby with us. Please take a moment to browse our site and learn  more about the organization.

2017 Events*

Reenactor Recruitment Day           February 11
Carlisle, PA

Artillery Reserve Spring Meeting  March 6
Gettysburg, PA

Upper St Clair Community Days      May 20
Upper St. Clair, PA

G.A.R. Memorial Ceremony              May 31
Monongahela, PA

Boy Scout Conclave                            June 10
Bakersville, PA

154th Gettysburg Reenactment    July 1-3
Gettysburg, PA

Greensburg Living History             August 3
Greensburg, PA

Camp Manassas                               August 25-27
​Manassas, VA

​​Derry Railroad Days                      September 16
Derry, PA

​Whites Covered Bridge Festival   Sept. 16-17
Greene County, PA

155th Battle of Perryville             October 7-8
Perryville, KY

153rd Battle of Cedar Creek       October 13-15 
Middletown, VA

​Battle of Wauhatchie Station     October 27-29
Knoxville, TN

Gettysburg Remembrance Day     Nov. 18
Gettysburg, PA