by Brett Bondurant
In 1961, with the coming of the Civil War Centennial, The State of North Carolina decided to organize a reenactment unit to be the State's official representative at Civil War reenactments. Due to it's famous battle history, the 6th North Carolina Regiment was chosen to be recreated. In the 4 years of the Centennial, the 6th North Carolina participated in over 152 battle reenactments, living histories, and ceremonies throughout the nation. Membership swelled to well over 100. When the Centennial ended, the State ceased their participation and financial support of the Regiment. However, the unit did not die as several members continued to attend events as the 6th North Carolina.
In the early 1970's, on the eve of the nation's Bicentennial, the unit decided to recreate the 6th North Carolina Regiment that served in the Revolutionary War. The unit participated in over 1000 various Bicentennial events up and down the East Coast. In it's entire history, the Regiment has participated in events in Mexico, Canada and England, and provided a living history camp at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. Members of the Regiment have traveled to New York to provide a 18th century dance exhibition at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The Regiment is possibly the oldest continuing reeactment unit in the United States.
Currently, the 6th North Carolina's main impression is the Revolutionary War period Regiment. Officially called The North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society, a non-profit organization, we are known in reenacting as the 6th North Carolina Regiment. The Regiment is currently members of the Continental Line and the Carolina Brigade, allowing the unit to attend events all over the United States.
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