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About Us
Incorporated as the Lancaster County Civil War Living History Association, we are a democratic organization of military and civilian reenactors of the Civil War era from the area around Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We operate under a formal set of by-laws and is governed by elected executive officers and a board of directors, in addition to the elected military chain of command.
Company B, 1st Pennsylvania Reserves, is a Civil War reenactor group dedicated to preserving history through active participation in battle reenactments and living history events. Authenticity and a family orientation are central themes. Historical accuracy, education, fellowship and pursuit of a mutual interest are important factors in our desire to recruit new members. Military and civilian impressions are encouraged. Non-reenactor members are also welcomed. The unit participates in an average of six battle reenactments per year and an equal number of local and regional living histories. Unit meetings are held on a monthly basis. The unit is also a member of the Mifflin Guard, one of the premier battle reenactment organizations on the east coast.
Monthly meetings are usually held at the Ironville Methodist Church in Columbia, Pa. Meetings are usually held on Sunday afternoons beginning at 2:00 PM. Annual dues are $20 per person. As a member of Company B, you will receive a copy of our semi-occasional electronic newsletter, The Union Standard.
If you are interested in joining, please send us an email (see the About Us page) and introduce yourself at one of our meetings.
Types of Memberships
There are three types of membership in Company B. Supporting Members receive our newsletter and may attend tours and trips. They may attend meetings as non-voting members. Supporting members pay dues and may participate in reenactments with the approval of the Board. Prospective Members must be at least sixteen years of age and complete certain attendance requirements. Full Membership is attained after completing a year's probationary period and receiving a majority vote by a quorum of the full membership. Annual dues are currently set at $20.00 for individuals and $10.00 for supporting members.
Tours and Lectures
The members of Company B participate in tours and lectures throughout the year. Scheduled tours and lectures are listed in our newsletter as well as discussions on plans for future tours and lectures. Two previous events were a presentation on how Lancaster responded to the Battle of Perryville and a walk-through of Woodward Hill Cemetery.