1st North Carolina Battalion - 1st NC Battalion

About

The North Carolina Battalion was formed in 1985 from all the Civil War reenacting units in North Carolina to be able to participate as a large group under their own command during the 125th anniversary events. This unity lasted until after the 125th Gettysburg when two units of the original battalion left to form another battalion now known as the 2nd NC Battalion (Carolina Legion). The remainder of the units assumed the name of the 1st NC Battalion. This battalion has been together from 1988 until the present. We have grown from 100 men to the present strength of 535 men. In 1997 the battalion was given the status of a “Regiment”. This status was awarded because 1st NC Battalion was able to consistently field 10 companies with an average of 300+ men in the ranks at each ANV sanctioned event. New for the 2011 season, we are pleased to have the beginnings of our own fife and drum corps.

Company at Gettysburg Living History

Today the rank and file of the regiment has grown and now represents units from Canada to Florida. We are a very family-oriented reenacting organization with member’s wives and children being welcome in our camps. We are primarily a mainstream group and strive to make the experience of reenacting meaningful for each of our members. We also respect the desires of our progressive members and work to make their experience as fulfilling as the event will allow. While the 4th regiment does not uniformly portray any one specific federal impression, we encourage, support and provide a leadership structure for those member units who do galvanize, as we understand the importance of portraying both sides of this conflict.

One of the most important goals of the 4th Regiment is to assist each member unit in achieving the most realistic experience possible at every Regimental event they attend. This is accomplished by the battalion staff as they provide quality leadership, authentic camps, and safety during battles. The staff also coordinates with event organizers to insure that basic needs such as firewood and water are maintained.

The Regiment has created a recommended standard for military impressions. The regiment does not however, supersede any guidelines set up by individual companies unless appearance is clearly outside of known historical research. If that is the case, the staff will offer guidance and suggestions to correct the situation.

New members interested in joining the reenacting community should apply for membership as part of a company or group. If you are not yet a member of a group, please contact us at the email address below and we will be glad to direct you to some our member units that are closest to your home. Hopefully you can find one that meets your expectations and then join us in the field!

During events, the staff area is always open to anyone who may want to come by and talk, also staff members of the regiment are always available to assist individuals with their needs or questions.

This is a brief overview of the 4th Regiment, 1st Division ANV. Please feel free to contact any member of the staff with additional questions, comments or concerns you may have about the regiment.

Hope to see you on the field.
Col Bill Potts Commanding
4th Regiment/ 1st NC Battalion
1st Division, Army of Northern Virginia 2011

Occupation of Beaufort Update

Hello Friends,

Just a heads up on the Occupation of Beaufort, March 24-25. Things are coming together nicely. We have commitments from all branches of service, Calvary, Navy, Artillery, Union Infantry, Medical, and Confederate Pows. We still have a great need for civilians that are willing to interact with the public. This is great opportunity for the ladies and kids to shine and showcase your talents. We could use all impressions; laundress, seamstress, school marm, ladies in mourning, we have room for all scenarios. We will be camping in the Beaufort Historic District which is one block off the famous Beaufort waterfront. This event is Saturday only, but you will want to stay over Saturday night, enjoy the Beaufort waterfront at night, and view the night time cannonade from Ft. Macon across the channel. This will give you a chance to have a leisurely Sunday wake up, and do some sightseeing (perhaps with your significant other, sounds romantic). There will be Civil War tours of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse on Sunday as well, we are working on complimentary tickets for all reenactors. Saturday lunch and dinner will be provided as well. Folks this gives us the chance to do something different with everyone involved in the action, other than our usual camp out in the field. This event is being advertised so you can expect plenty of spectators, and the people of Beaufort are delighted to host us in what was just voted "Coolest Small Town in America!" Contact me if you are interested, for those infantry units already participating please send me a headcount at your earliest convenience. I remain;

Your humble servant,
C. Cole

ANV Civilian Group

1st North Carolina Battalion, 4th Regiment ANV Civilians

Date: January 8, 2011

To: 4th Regiment, ANV

From: Pat Hilderman

This is a formal invitation to ALL civilians in the 4th Regiment of the ANV to participate in the newly formed civilian group. This group is being formed in an effort to help further enhance the participation of ANV civilians. It will not in any way change anything that individual groups may be doing with their respective Units. It will enable us to have a voice at the ANV convention, educate ourselves, new people coming into our units and the public about civilian life during the War.

At the ANV convention last November, JoAnn Newton of the 3rd Regiment was appointed ANV Civilian Coordinator. She will be working with the Division in determining what is important for all of our civilians. Things such as resource material, authenticity in camp, help with impressions, demonstrations at 150th's in the upcoming celebration years are but a few of the ideas that she has relayed on to me. I would like to see ALL of our Civilians included in this effort. We are there to help one another just as our men pull together and help one another at events, it is my hope that we can too. JoAnn has indicated also to me that she wants to establish an effective means of communicating with all civilians, so with that in mind if we have civilians from each unit select a contact person and then have one person from all the contacts be the one communicating with JoAnn she would be able to get information out to us in a timely manner. I am willing to be the primary contact person to JoAnn from the 4th Regiment until we can become fully organized and hold an election of officers. There is a lot to be done to get us started and I am willing to do whatever I can to help. There is a lot of enthusiasm to get our Civilians better involved and informed as we move ahead.

I would ask that you PLEASE make sure that ANY civilians in your unit are given this information and have them call me or email me with any questions, thoughts, concerns that they may have regarding this very important effort.

Your Humble Servant
Pat Hilderman
803-492-4029
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