North Carolina’s Citizen Soldiers

1861-1865

30thNCT Equipment & History Forum

Contact numertia@embarqmail.com for current schedule

The Tradition of Citizen-Soldiers in North Carolina dates back to early 1700’s. Most men were required by colonial law and later, by state law, to serve in the militia. They attended military drills and musters and were the primary defense force of the communities. North Carolina militiamen served on both sides during the American Revolution and fought in several North Carolina battles during the America Civil War. The North Carolina Guard for Home Defense was created by Governor Zebulon Vance in 1863 to assist the state militia and consisted of men who were also in the militia. Our historical reenactment group, the North Carolina State Militia and Home Guard recreates this tradition for the 1740-1865 time periods.

Walt & Pat Hilderman:

803- 492- 4029

86^th NC Militia Regiment

Western NC & South Carolina

Ken & Pam Sewell:

252- 637- 5281

16^th NC Militia Regiment

Eastern NC

In Mecklenburg County, we portray the 86^th Militia Regiment and 63^rd Home Guard Battalion. Part of our group is located in New Bern., North Carolina, and portrays the 16^th North Carolina Militia Regiment. We have informal ties with similar groups in the state. Our wider reenactment affiliations also include the 30^th North Carolina Troops/ 38^th Pennsylvania Volunteers (Mecklenburg County) and the 4^th Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia. (state-wide),

At living history events and re-enactments, our group demonstrates pre-Civil War military drill, clothing, weapons, equipment, camp life, and gives informal talks to the public. Many of our members also participate in larger battler reenactments. We are a non-political, educational, living history organization.

Membership in the NCSM&HG is open to individuals and families. Participation with our group will most often appeal to those who are not attracted to the more rigorous forms of Revolutionary War, and Civil War re-enacting. Persons interested in participating with us, but who already are members of any other re-enacting group, must have their home unit’s approval before joining our group.