|
|
|
|
To: Prospective Re-enactors From:
Captain Doug Wright 30th NCT co K 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 2002 by Venture Crew #30 through a
partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, Mecklenburg County Council. The
Venture Crew is for boys and girls ages 14 to 18 years and was created to
foster in them an appreciation for American history and the Civil War era. We
have found that reenacting benefits teenagers; teaching them valuable lessons
in history, team-work, volunteerism and patriotism. |
.