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Prospective Re-enactors, In 1985, a
group of experienced Civil War re-enactors formed the Living History
Association of North Carolina Inc.
L.H.A.N.C. non-profit and reactivated the 30th North Carolina Troops,
Company K. This particular
Confederate infantry company was chosen because of its service in
General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and its historical
connection with Charlotte and the lower piedmont region of North
Carolina. As with many organizations
that begin with experienced leadership and sound principles, the 30 the N.C.
Troops grew steadily. Soon, a civilian organization was created in order to encourage participation by non-military family
members. Our organization recognized the need
occasionally portray a Union army military unit in order to
more accurately create military scenarios at some events. Thus, the L.H.A.N.C.
reactivated, through a partnership with a Civil War reenactment group in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 9th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, Company
H. While our members are encouraged to
participate in both our Confederate and Federal companies in
order to provide for a more cohesive unit and esprit de corps,
participation in the Federal company is optional The
civilian group is the Colonel Francis Marion Parker Civilian Alliance and is
named for the colonel who commanded the regiment for most of the war. These
two organizations were joined in 2012 by the 86th Militia
Regiment. Participation in the Militia
appeals to those who are not attracted to the more rigorous forms of Civil
War re-enacting. At Living History
events and re-enactments the Militia group demonstrates
pre-Civil War military drill, clothing, weapons, equipment, camp life, and
gives informal talks to the public.
We look forward to seeing you in the field Your
Humble Servant R. C. Weltner Captain
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