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Society for the Historical Preservation of the 26th Regiment North
Carolina Troops, Inc. & The North Carolina Museum of History
have entered into a unique partnership to save North Carolina's
Civil War Artifacts.
This flag was captured from the 47th NC during the Battle of Burgess Mill, Virginia on October 27, 1864. The 47th NC was part of the famed Pettigrew-Kirkland-McRae Brigade, composed of the 11th, 26th, 44th, 47th, and 52nd NC Regiments.
From its inception, the mission of the 26th NCT has been to perpetuate the history of the original 26th NCT and the State of North Carolina's role in the American Civil War. We have always held to the belief that it is of the utmost importance that we preserve our ancestors' artifacts and monuments for future generations of North Carolinians.
In pursuit of this goal the 26th NCT can list the following accomplishments:
- Raised the necessary funds to restore the North Carolina Memorial at Gettysburg (1982 to 1985)
- Assisted the North Carolinian Society in their placement of the two monuments to the 26th NCT on the battlefield of Gettysburg (1985 & 1986)
- Published numerous letter collections and unpublished images of NorthCarolina soldiers in our historical magazine, Company Front (began publishing in 1987)
- Assisted the North Carolina Museum of History (NCMOH) in their opening of the Civil War Exhibit (1999 to 2005)
- Raised over $7,500 to preserve and restore one of the original battle flags of the 26th NCT, which is owned by the North Carolina Museum of History (NCMOH) in Raleigh (2005)
- Raised over $25,000 to place a suitable monument to remember the brave men and boys of the 26th NCT who fought their first battle of the Civil War at New Bern, North Carolina on March 14, 1862. (2002 to 2007)
- In January of 2007, the 26th NCT and the NCMOH officially formed a Partnership to raise the necessary funds to restore our State's Civil War artifacts
The North Carolina Museum of History
(NCMOH) holds an impressive collection of North Carolina Civil War
flags and uniforms. Many of these artifacts need extensive conservation
before they can be exhibited. Textile conservation is a time consuming,
specialized, and expensive task, as hundreds of hours are needed
to stabilize just one flag or uniform. With State funding not available
to restore these artifacts, it is imperative that we all step up
to help. Become Involved and Help Preserve North Carolina's Civil
War History.
You or your organization can help save North Carolina's Civil War heritage by supporting the museum's conservation work. Please mail your check, payable to the North Carolina Museum of History Associates and mail to the address listed below. Please indicate that your donation is for the "26th NCT Partnership," which is a restricted account meaning that all money so marked will only go towards the 26th NC's current conservation project. The Museum of History Associates is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and gifts are fully tax deductible. Please mail your donation to:
Mr. Heyward McKinney,
Budget Officer
N.C. Museum of History Associates
5 East Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1011
Please note, that one hundred percent (100%) of all donations will go towards the conservation project. Once this project is completed a special ceremony re-dedicating the flag of the 47th NCT, and in memory of those gallant men, will be held at the NCMOH. All who donated to the project will be notified of the date and time so that you may be a part of this special day.
