Jackson's line stretched almost a mile in length and was constructed of mud, earth, and logs. Some cottonbales were used around the embrasures of the artillery pieces. It was found these tended to ignite from the fire of the artillery creating choking and blinding smoke. The bales were eventually covered with mud. Some were also used as the foundations for gun platforms.

 The battle for New Orleans commenced on December 23, 1814 when the American Army staged a daring night attack against advanced elements of the British force several miles below the city at Villerie's Plantation. Leading the way in this engagement was the 7^th Regiment. During a critical moment in the battle the 7^th crossed bayonets with British soldiers and by their aggressive action saved the American battery from capture. According to Regimental tradition "The Girl I Left Behind Me" became the Regiment's march during this engagement.

On the main action of January 8^th  part of the Regiment counterattacked the British light column, which had successfully captured the American forward redoubt preventing exploitation of this breach. From these engagements the esprit d' corps and elan which mark today's active duty regiment and our living history organization was born.

Our organization prides itself not only on attention to historic authenticity but to developing and maintaining that esprit d' corps among its members. Company A is a family. Each member dedicates him or herself to looking out for the other.

The active duty Regiment is the most decorated unit in American Military history. From the War of 1812 through Desert Storm 88 campaign streamers, Presidential unit citations and various foreign awards for valor and merit adorn its Regimental Colors.

Aside from our beautifully reproduced Regimental and National Standards Company A is also proud owner and creator of what is believed to be the largest hand sewn Garrison Flag currently in use in the United States. Copied from an original dated to 1842 it measures 13' on the hoist and 21' on the fly.

Company A 7^th Regiment of U.S. Infantry Living History Association was founded in 1988 in Ft. Worth, TX by Steve Abolt, John Gattis and Bruce Winders. Originally known as "The Jacksonian Society" it officially took on the designation of Company A, 7^th Regiment of United States Infantry in 1989. It has grown from three members to now, twenty years later, over 100. We have members in more than 15 different states and Canada. Within our ranks are Ph.D.'s, historians, attorney's, curators, psychologists, educators, accountants, counselors, park rangers, law enforcement officers, housewives, students  and active duty military personnel. All are dedicated to preserving and recreating the history of this proud regiment during the years spanning 1810-1850.

Each new recruit who joins is assigned a number, names are rarely used while on duty, and placed under the care of an experienced soldier. He is taught how to properly wear his uniform, salute his officers and maintain his equipment. No member of this unit is considered a soldier until he has stood his first active guard duty.

Rank is appointed from the commanding officer. There are no elections. All potential recruits should be aware of the fact this unit is run like a regular army company. Its guidelines, aside from good common sense, are the Army Regulations in effect during the particular time period portrayed. While all are treated like family, and outside of events individual opinions are solicited and encouraged, all decisions regarding the operation of the unit rest with the commanding officer or his appointed delegates.

While we are a military unit, women play a very important role in our programming. Although their roles are limited to 19^th century functions, the massive contributions women made to early American development are highlighted at each event. In order to preserve historical accuracy, we do not allow our female members to portray typically male roles.