Palmetto Sharpshooters, S.C. Volunteers

Palmetto Sharpshooters, S.C. Volunteers The members are drilled in the proper Infantry Tactics and formations of the time-period, as outlined by our By-Laws.

The Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, is part of the "Palmetto Riflemen & New York Zouaves," an American Civil War Living History Group based in the Carolinas and Georgia. The “Palmetto Riflemen” & “New York Zouaves” are an American Civil War Living History Group based in the Carolinas and Georgia, with the Company Headquarters currently (2010) being in Lexington, South Ca

rolina. The primary goal of the company is to further the education of the general public and to preserve the memory of the Federal & Confederate Soldiers of the American Civil War, 1860 to 1865. The officers and men of the “Palmetto Riflemen” & “New York Zouaves” represent the Volunteers of the original units that served from 1860 to 1865 across the States of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, & Pennsylvania. The present members of company are a group of men and women, mostly from the states of South Carolina & Georgia who participate in local and national living histories and battle reenactments. (Hardee’s Rifle & Light Infantry Tactics, and McClellan’s Bayonet Drill.) If you are interested in signing the roll of our gallant company, or for more historical information about the men who we portray, please feel free to contact us through the Company Commander.

Veteran Spotlight - Lemuel McDaniel from Union County, South Carolina, who served as a Private in Company A (Johnson Rif...
08/31/2026

Veteran Spotlight - Lemuel McDaniel from Union County, South Carolina, who served as a Private in Company A (Johnson Rifles) of the Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers.

Thanks to all those who came out to join us today for the 165th Anniversary of the Enlistment of the "Hope Guard" - recr...
08/30/2026

Thanks to all those who came out to join us today for the 165th Anniversary of the Enlistment of the "Hope Guard" - recreating at their enlistment at the original site it take place at on August 28th & 29th, 1861. A great chance to bring alittle bit of history back, and all funds and donations raised today went towards the preservation of this Historic 1809 Dutch Fork Church!

Thanks again to those who participated and those who attended for supporting this effort!

Join us this Saturday (August 29th, 2026), at the Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina, for th...
08/28/2026

Join us this Saturday (August 29th, 2026), at the Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina, for the 165th Anniversary of the enlisting of the "Hope Guard" - Company H, 13th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This event will take place on the original site of the enlisting of the Hope Guard at St. John's Lutheran Church on August 28th & 29th, 1861. And will include a recreation of the enlisting of the company followed by an 1861 picnic, historic presentation and a small living history area. Come join us and considering making a donation towards the preservation of this original 215-year-old church!!!

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Join us this Saturday (August 29th, 2026), at the Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina, for th...
08/25/2026

Join us this Saturday (August 29th, 2026), at the Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina, for the 165th Anniversary of the enlisting of the "Hope Guard" - Company H, 13th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This event will take place on the original site of the enlisting of the Hope Guard at St. John's Lutheran Church on August 28th & 29th, 1861. And will include a recreation of the enlisting of the company followed by an 1861 picnic, historic presentation and a small living history area. Come join us and considering making a donation towards the preservation of this original 215-year-old church!

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Returning In Doomsday. They are truly brining everyone back for this one!
08/24/2026

Returning In Doomsday. They are truly brining everyone back for this one!

Veteran Spotlight - Lieutenant Abner R. Cox of Company L (Confederate Guards) of the Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment, So...
08/24/2026

Veteran Spotlight - Lieutenant Abner R. Cox of Company L (Confederate Guards) of the Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers.

Join us next Saturday (August 29th, 2026), at the Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina, for th...
08/21/2026

Join us next Saturday (August 29th, 2026), at the Historic St. John's Lutheran Church in Pomaria, South Carolina, for the 165th Anniversary of the enlisting of the "Hope Guard" - Company H, 13th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This event will take place on the original site of the enlisting of the Hope Guard at St. John's Lutheran Church on August 28th & 29th, 1861. And will include a recreation of the enlisting of the company followed by an 1861 picnic, historic presentation and a small living history area. Come join us and considering making a donation towards the preservation of this original 215-year-old church!

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Have you ever been interested in getting involved in Reenacting? Wondering how to get involved or finding a unit? If you...
08/19/2026

Have you ever been interested in getting involved in Reenacting? Wondering how to get involved or finding a unit? If you are in the Carolina's or Georgia give us a look and join us for an event, just visit or participate. For more information visit our website at www.PalmettoRiflemen.org or e-mail our unit commander at [email protected].

Veteran Spotlight - George Washington Bonner of Company M (Pacolet Guards) of the Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment, South...
08/17/2026

Veteran Spotlight - George Washington Bonner of Company M (Pacolet Guards) of the Palmetto Sharpshooters Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers.

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