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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. |
