NC Monument-Gettysburg

30^th North Carolina Troops Company K, Mecklenburg Beauregards 9^th Pennsylvania Reserves Company H, New Brighton Rifles Colonel Francis Marion Parker Civilian Alliance

9^th PA Monument-Gettysburg

The Living History Association of North Carolina

30th North Carolina Troops, Company K

9th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, Company H

Homepage for photo album	Introductory Letter from Captain D. Wright, Commanding To: Prospective Re-enactors From: Captain Doug Wright, commanding 30th North Carolina Troops, Company K Subject: Introductory Information 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. 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. 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 30th N.C.T. participates in and hosts living history programs, Civil War reenactments, parades and other public educational activities. Long recognized as a regional leader in the hobby of reenacting, the L.H.A.N.C. has presented living history programs for the Hezekiah Alexander House/Charlotte History Museum; Mecklenburg County's Latta Plantation; the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC; Historic Bost Grist Mill near Concord, N.C.; the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte; the Museum of the Waxhaw’s in Waxhaw, NC; numerous schools and other local civic organizations. In addition to these programs, our organization participates in six to eight Civil War re-enactments each year ranging in size from a few dozen participants to many thousands. Our members are encouraged to participate in one-half to two-thirds of our activities. At our quarterly membership meetings, we vote on our schedule, hold elections and conduct other group business. If you are interested in Civil War re-enacting as a hobby, please consider joining the Living History Association of North Carolina and see American and North Carolina history through the eyes of a Civil War soldier and civilian. Captain Doug Wright, commanding 30th North Carolina Troops, Company K Join Today To join or learn more about our organization please contact Lt Daniel Honeycutt by email: dannyd0279@aol.com Or Sgt. Aaron Lawing by email: aaronlawing@yahoo.com Please include your Name, mailing address and phone#
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