As a Civil War enthusiast, you have seen the movies, seen the documentaries,
heard the music, read the historical accounts, and asked yourself, "what
was it really like back then?" Now you have the opportunity to be that
Civil War soldier you have always read about and dreamt about. Come join
us at our encampment and be a part of history.
Join us NOW and do your part to further public understanding of OUR AMERICAN
HERITAGE and HISTORY. Join us in the camaraderie of an ENCAMPMENT, in TACTICAL
DEMONSTRATIONS and AUTHENTIC BATTLE and CAMPLIFE RE-ENACTMENTS. Take a
STEP BACK IN TIME and JOIN THE FUN!!
We have uniforms, accoutrements, and weapons to loan out for our beginners
and we have professional soldiers that will provide expert training in
rifle/pistol safety and combat techniques. We are one of the few Regiments
that encourages the entire family to participate!
NOTE: The 1st NORTH CAROLINA CAVALRY REGIMENT welcomes
applications for membership from all persons, regardless of race or color,
national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, etc. Persons with racially biased
agendas need not apply
Thank you for the interest you have expressed in our
organization, and, your decision to join our ranks. Below you will find
our Membership Application. Please note that our Regiment does not charge
membership dues, however, the Association(s) that we are affiliated with
do charge an annual fee to partake in their sponsored events. All of the
Associations noted below are non-profit. We have included images of some
of their application forms below. Presently, the majority of our members
(99%) are members of WBSHA. We encourage you to join this Association
for the 1999 season. If you would like more information about joining the
1st NC, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
The activities of our organization include recreating Civil
War battles, establishing period military encampments, and providing living
history demonstrations (e.g. field maneuvers, in-place drill, schooling
of the soldier). Our Civil War reenactors portray with sharp authenticity,
the uniforming, personality and manners of the War's soldiers, and the
life of civilians
in camp such as nurses and wives of soldiers. In addition, we provide
a wide-range of services including participation in local parades, school
events, local, state and federal government commemorative events, private
parties, etc. Equally important, we have ties with and provide services
to the motion
picture and television industry. Moreover, we have close ties with
other reenactment groups including the Yesteryears Dancers (an 1860-1890
dance troupe), and Mr./Mrs. Don Ancell, impersonating President Abraham
Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln.
The observer/visitor to these presentations can step back in time
to circa 1863 and witness the same experiences of the soldiers of the Union
Army of the Potomac and/or the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The
public experiences, as did these soldiers of Blue and Gray, the mounting
fear, suspense, and agony of the battlefield. Spectators hear as they did,
the deafening sounds of musket fire, the clash of sabers, the call of buglers,
and the cries of battle. All this may be observed through the hovering
white smoke. The flags and banners wave as troops march and ride into battle.
Over the sights and sounds of battle, there is the ever present smell of
spent gun powder.
Between battle reenactments, the public can tour our field garrison
or encampment and observe our living history provided by our civilians
and soldiers. Experience the authentic camp life in an atmosphere portrayed
with various items of equipment from the Civil War era. All this may be
seen while soldiers and civilians, and women and children alike, stand
by showing how it was for our ancestors of the 1860's.
Our living historians are dedicated to preserving our American Heritage.
If you wish to join our organization or wish more information on our services
please fill out the attached form or you can call (805) 288-1515 or you
can e-mail us at FirstNCcav@mindspring.com.
or visit our WEBSITE.
PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR PROGRAM:
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________City/Zip____________________
Telephone Number/E-mail:__________________________________________
SEND APPLICATION TO: Major Dave Acevedo Pitre, 21210 Ficus Dr. #201
Newhall, CA 91321 . WEBSITE: firstNCcav.home.mindspring.com