Commander
Robert Buccheri
Robert is a Social Studies teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel. NY He's been teaching
American History for 31 years and is a reenactor for the French and Indian, Revolutionary and Civil War eras.
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He has a Bachelors in History at the University at Buffalo and a Masters Degree from Western Connecticut State University. He is the Master educator for the Living History Education Foundation and teaches many graduate courses to local educators from the State of New York.
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Robert has presented at many historic sites, libraries and numerous Social Studies conferences for the Westchester Lower Hudson Council for Social Studies. Rob was awarded
the Putnam County Exemplary History in Public Schools Award in 2024. He was also awarded
the Bob and Marion Wilson Excellence in teaching award from the Sons of the American Revolution in 2023. In 2010, Rob was awarded the New York State Excellence in teaching award by the Daughters of the American Revolution. He has traveled extensively to historic Revolutionary and Civil War sites throughout the country and is extremely excited about the upcoming 250th Anniversary events of the American Revolution.
Vice Commander
Tom Conner
Quartermaster
Jonathan Svibruck
I have been reenacting for over thirty years, beginning as a mounted Civil War Cavalryman of the 10th NY Cavalry, shifting to the Rev War in 2001. I joined the 5th NY just after the 225th anniversary of the Battle of White Plains. In the 5th NY I have served as a Man-At-Arms, Corporal, Sergeant, Quartermaster, Adjutant, Commander, and Paymaster.
I was trained as a artillerist at Fort Montgomery, and have served on the crew of their 3, 6, and 32 pound cannons. Their 6 pound cannon is named after my daughter.
I taught pubic school in Rockland and Westchester for 34 years as well as being a Master Educator for the Living History Education Foundation.
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Adjutant
Frank Kolarek
Photographer/Webmaster
Denise Santalis
Inspired by photographers of the past, I am a life-long lover of history and natural beauty. Capturing life scenes on film and digital media without "photoshop" is always the ultimate goal of mine.
Denise has been teaching for the past 32 years and was awarded the Putnam County Exemplary History in Public Schools Award in 2024.
Director
Ken Alutin
I have been interested in the American revolutionary war period for a number of years. The rich history of our area and how it played a pivotal role at the time is a contributing factor that made me a revolutionary war reenactor. I also live on a local historic farm in a revolutionary war period home with my wife and our many critters.
I enjoy sharing any education we can about everything from the period at events. I hope to see you at one soon.