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FAQ
The Charlotte Artillery is a nonprofit Living History organization dedicated to preservation of American History during the War Between the States period 1861-1865. Our members participate in numerous battle reenactments, living histories, and community events. We pay honor not only to our southern ancestors, but also to those gallant men who fought for the north.
Frequently Asked Questions: "Isn't that hobby too expensive?"
Average first year expenses for equipment are $500.00. This will include uniforms, leather accouterments, canteen, brogan style shoes or boots, and hat. Typically, new recruits are given 12 months to acquire the required equipment, and established members can loan you equipment to help you get started in the interim.
"Doesn't it take up a lot of your time?"
Only if you want it to. The Charlotte Artillery does not require a minimum number of reenactment events or meetings. We believe this is a hobby, and while it should be fun, informative and challenging, reenacting should never take the place of or interfere with your family, employment or school commitments. On the other hand, you will likely get out of it what you put into it as well.
"Aren't all re-enactors just a bunch of extremists or trouble makers?"
No. The Charlotte Artillery is a family friendly organization. While we recognize that there are unfortunately extremists or bigots to be found in any organization, including the government, churches, businesses, schools, etc., we insist that new members must provide information as to their criminal backgrounds. No person having prior conviction of a felony will be accepted for membership. Likewise, persons with memberships in extremist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan, militia or other similar paramilitary organizations will not be accepted.
"I don't know enough about the War Between the States to get involved"
Most of us didn't at first. By taking a part in reenactment's, and living history weekends, you will have opportunity to attend events at major U.S. National Military Parks, museums, homes on the national register of historic places, and community events throughout North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia, and will learn an immense amount of information about our nation's past, as well as the present. No one is expected to be a professional historian to become involved in reenacting.
"How do I get involved?"
You can contact the member listed below to get more details on membership in the Charlotte Artillery.
Wayne Womble, Captain