North Carolina War Between the States Sesquicentennial Commission

"Preserving North Carolina History for Future Generations"

Our Commission's Purpose:

"To advance a clear, unbiased history of North Carolina’s role during America’s War Between the States,

1861-1865. Avoiding a social and class perspective of history and concentrating on the leaders, people, politics,

heroic sacrifices and wartime suffering, this website will provide a more telling story of why North Carolinians

were “forced out of the Union,” and pursued self-determination and political

independence for a second time in 85 years.

The North Carolina War Between the States Sesquicentennial Commission is comprised of private citizens

from across our State. A volunteer endeavor, the Commission receives no State or Federal government

funding, and is thus well-positioned to present an honest and trustworthy portrayal of North Carolinians

and their experiences during that crucial period of American history."

The Commission greatly appreciates private contributions to advance our research and fund this website.

Please send contributions to the Cape Fear Historical Institute, POB 328, Wilmington, NC 28402;

To comment please email the editor at: bernhard1848@gmail.com

The Sesquicentennial Commission:

Bernhard Thuersam, Chairman

Wilmington, North Carolina

Daniel Bolick, Vice Chairman

Commander, North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans

Claremont, North Carolina

Thomas Smith, Jr.

Past Commander, North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans

Raleigh, North Carolina

Bruce Tyson

Past Commander, North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Frank Powell

Past Commander, North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Mitchell Scott Flinchum

Burlington, North Carolina

E. Randolph Williams

Snow Hill, North Carolina

Steven Kropelnicki, Jr. Esq.

Asheville, North Carolina

Kelly Atkins Hinson

Sanford, North Carolina

Michael C. Tuggle

Charlotte, North Carolina

James Isaac Metts

Hampstead, North Carolina

Peter J. Kauffman

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Brock Townsend

Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Wayne Newnam

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Carlton Huffman

Granite Falls, North Carolina

Marcus Norton

Laurel Hill, North Carolina

Brenda Chambers McKean

Timberlake, North Carolina

Thomas Jolly

Tabor City, North Carolina

Keith Jones

Graham, North Carolina

Mike Ross

Duck, North Carolina

W.S. Jackson

Godwin, North Carolina

Benajah Eure

Angier, North Carolina

Hosea M. Ray

Fayetteville, North Carolina

The Sesquicentennial Academic Board:

Dr. Clyde N. Wilson

Professor Emeritus, University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Dr. Boyd Cathey

Wendell, North Carolina

Dr. Kearney Smith

Burnsville, North Carolina