WELCOME
Welcome to the
website of the USSNC LIVING HISTORY CREW. We are an all-volunteer
group of living historians with an interest in honoring and
perpetuating the memory of the World War II battleship Navy.
We do this by replicating the look, work, and lifestyle of
the sailors who manned these huge floating cities that were
the most powerful ships of their era. We come from all walks
of life and hail from up and down the entire eastern seaboard
of the United States. We are military service veterans and
non-veterans. Some are living historians and re-enactors of
other ages, some not. We share a unique bond because we have
chosen to portray members of the naval service in the greatest
war of the Twentieth Century. We have salt in our nostrils
and a love of history in our souls.
OUR MISSION
The LHC of the
USSNC exists to support four goals:
The Living History
Crew achieves its goals by providing periodic living history
programs and by serving as volunteers for restoration and
preservation projects. Living history events are conducted
at least semi-annually and feature uniformed living historians
who educate visitors to the ship on the varied aspects of
the life and work of the World War II battleship sailor. This
is accomplished through both static displays and programmed
subject-specific scenarios.
ORGANIZATION
The LHC is governed
by a five member Board of Directors. The Board members are
elected for a two-year term. Only Detachment members in good
standing are eligible for election to the Board of Directors.
The Board shall
determine all policy for the Detachment and shall be the final
authority for all decisions regarding the Detachment. The
Board shall elect from among its own members a Chairman, a
Vice Chairman, and a Secretary/Treasurer.
Currently, we are
organized into three Departments and ten Divisions. However,
if someone wants to organize an additional Division, he can
submit his proposal to the Board for approval.
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HOW
CAN I JOIN?
Membership
in the LHC is open to anyone regardless of sex,
race, color, or creed who is at least sixteen
years of age and who has an interest in helping
to achieve the stated goals of the organization.
However, because we are recreating the Navy of
WWII, members accepted as part of the ship’s
crew must be male. Female members will be assigned
to the shore based WAVES Unit. Previous re-enacting
or living history experience or prior naval service
is not required. Applicants must agree to purchase
the minimum required uniform items and adhere
to the rules and regulations of the LHC.
If
you think you can handle this assignment, contact
us at livinghistory@battleshipnc.com
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