The Regiment of 1975

     The Second Regiment was reformed in 1975 and took part in many Bicentennial events. Since then, the regiment has remained active in reenactments and living history events, including an increased involvement with schools and Boy Scout units to educate and bring history to life for thousands of young people. As a result of our service, the Second Regiment was named "The Official Revolutionary War Regiment of South Carolina" by the State Assembly.

     The original Second Regiment was a "regular" unit, full-time soldiers held to high standards of discipline and training. Although officially a heavy infantry unit, the Second Regiment frequently operated as light infantry, and was proficient in artillery drill as well. Under the leadership of experienced and professional officers such as William Moultrie and Francis Marion, the Second Regiment was recognized as one of the crack American units in the south. We in the recreated Second Regiment are ever mindful of the proud legacy passed down to us from these men. We have a reputation for being among the most professional and historically accurate units in the hobby, with an esprit-de-corps to match.

     A typical reenactment begins Friday night or Saturday morning by setting up camp and dressing out. While the distaff prepares food, the soldiers train and prepare for the afternoon "battle". A battle can involve anywhere from 50 to 1200 men, depending on the event. The Regiment usually falls in as either heavy or light infantry, but we occaisionally man our two 6-pounder artillery pieces, and sometimes we fall in as partiot militia. Saturday evening is spent relaxing with friends and swapping old "war" stories. Sunday's schedule is the same, with camp breaking after the battle. Some events are living history shows, where we present various aspects of military life for the public without a battle reenactment. We also have an active musick corps of fifes and drums which participates in camp life and in battles.