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Answers to a Few Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

HOW MUCH WILL I HAVE TO SPEND?

Your Basic uniform and equipment will cost about $800, but once you have the basic uniform, since we sleep in tents and cook out own food, the cost is reasonable.  Its much like golf.  Once you have the clubs the cost is reasonable.  A new member is given two years to get the basic uniform.  We understand that members do not have an unlimited supply of cash and therefore will need to acquire equipment over a period of time.  You can usually borrow what you need from other members until you get the basic uniform.

 

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT?

Sutlers (dealers who sell to re-enactors) usually have what you need to complete your uniform.  We try to discourage members from making their own uniforms, as materials can be hard to find and exact patters hard to copy.  Ask another member before you buy.  We can usually save you time and money.

 

WHAT OTHER EXPENSES ARE THERE?

Yearly dues of $25 for Regular and $18 for Associate Members are due September 1st.  If you join after this date your dues will be prorated.  Your dues pay for the unit newsletter, website and equipment all members use.

 

THE 49th NC...."Guaranteed 100% Politically Incorrect"

 

CAN ANY EXPENSES BE DEDUCTED FROM MY INCOME TAXES?

The SPHRS, Inc. is chartered as a non-profit corporation with the State of North Carolina and as such has tax exempt status with the IRS under 501 (c) 3.  Most of your expenses are tax deductible.  However, tax laws change, so check with an accountant or tax specialist.

 

HOW MANY EVENTS, MEETINGS, ETC. MUST I ATTEND TO BE A MEMBER?

There is no minimum participation requirement.  You come to as many or as few as you choose.  However, you will get most of our instruction on drill and use of arms at events, so you must attend some to learn the basics.

 

IS THIS A RACIST ORGANIZATION?

NO!  We will not tolerate anyone who is a member of any racist, White Supremacist, KKK, White Patriot Party, Nazi Party or like organization.

 

WHAT AGE DO YOU HAVE TO BE?

You must be 16 years old, or have a parent or legal guardian as a member.  You must be 15 to carry and fire a weapon.  Boys under 15 may be musicians, camp aides, etc.  While most of our members are from 25 to 45, we do have members who are over 50.  However, please know that reenacting requires periods of strenuous activity.  If you have any illness or physical condition that does not permit extreme physical exercise, you may be taking an unwarranted risk.

 

IN WHAT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES DOES THE UNIT PARTICIPATE?

Our main activities are battle reenactments.  However, we also appear in parades, gun shows, local festivals, living history programs and memorial services.  We are also active in many community events and projects.  We have participated in all the Civil War 125th & 130th Anniversary Events including Gettysburg, Nashville, Perrysville and Murfreesboro.  We also attend many local events such as the Brushy Mtn Apple Festival and the Old Salem in NC and Seccessionville at Boone Hall Plantation in SC.

 

WHY DO YOU PORTRAY THE 49TH NCT?

These units were representative of the average units that were in the field for NC.  It would be an honor to portray any NC unit.  We have chosen the 49th NC because they were units that answered the call and did their duty with honor.