THE REGULATOR

Meet Regulator Peter

Kivett

Staff attended the Daughters of the

American Revolution Grave Marking

Ceremony for Peter Kivett, Revolu-

tionary War Patriot and Regulator, on

Sunday, October 27th. This event was

sponsored by the Colonel Arthur For-

bis Chapter NSDAR from Guilford

County.

Peter Kivett lived in what is

now the Liberty area located in north-

west Randolph County and is interred

in the historical Old McMasters Ceme-

tery. This cemetery has recently been

designated as a Cultural Heritage Site

by the Randolph County Historic Pres-

ervation Commission.

Peter is considered the first

known American Kivett family ances-

tor. During the War of the Regulation,

he signed Regulator Advertisement

No. 9.

Lisa D. Cox

Historical Site Assistant

Fall Intern

` This fall the staff at Alamance

Battleground has had the privilege of

working with our latest intern, Mi-

chelle Sheiness. Michelle is a senior at

Elon University majoring in history

with a double minor in classical stud-

ies and business. When asked of her

origins, she replied, “I have lived in

New Jersey, New York, Georgia, Cali-

fornia, and Paris, France. But my fa-

vorite location so far is the time I have

spent here in North Carolina.”She

added, “Elon University is a great

school, located in a close knit commu-

nity. The professors are very helpful

and when the university proclaims they

offer engaged learning, they actually

mean it.”

For her intern project here at

the site, Michelle chose to refurbish

the 1956 informational plaque which is

located across the road from the visi-

tor’s center, which she completed in

time for Colonial Living Week. “I

have enjoyed working here at Ala-

mance Battleground; the staff has

made my internship experience very

enjoyable.”

Lisa D. Cox, Historic Site Assistant

Christmas in the John

Allen House

Make plans to visit Alamance Battle-

ground as part of your holiday experi-

ence to learn about gingerbread in the

18th century and its seasonal signifi-

cance. As part of their hands-on ac-

tivities, children will make and bake

their own gingerbread cookie on the

open hearth. The Allen House will be

simply decorated and light refresh-

ments will be served, including our

signature hot, spiced cider. This sea-

sonal event will be held on Saturday,

December 14th, from 11 am until 4 pm.

Lisa D. Cox

Grave Marker of Peter Kivett

Michelle Sheiness restoring the 1956 infor-

mational plaque at Alamance Battleground.

In Memoriam

Nancy Carole Martin Sharpe

1915—2013

Pictured from left to right:

Bryan Dalton, Nancy Sharpe and Jewel

Clark on the occasion of Nancy’s retire-

ment from Alamance Battleground. For

more about Nancy Sharpe read “From the

Site Manager” on page 4.

A Personal Note: As President of the

Friends, I will miss seeing Mrs. Sharpe

being brought to the battleground in

her golf cart. The family had a golf cart

they used to bring Nancy to events in

the last few years. Thank you Nancy

Sharpe for all your years of service.

Dr. Ted Henson

VOLUME V ISSUE 3

The Civil War Comes

to the Regulator

Battlefield

October proved to be an en-

gaging, but very successful month here

at Alamance Battleground. In addi-

tion to the popular Colonial Living

Week, the site was host to an addi-

tional event during the month entitled,

“Civil War Living History Encamp-

ment and Lantern Tour,” which was

held on October 26th and 27th. This

exciting program was sponsored by the

Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp

813 and the United Daughters of the

Confederacy, Chapter 944. The lan-

tern tour proved very popular with

visitors as they were guided

from station to station fol-

lowing the life of a local boy

as he experienced the war

through the eyes of an Ala-

mance County soldier in the

19th century.

On Saturday, staff

member Jewel Clark pre-

sented “The Civil War:

Dear My Beloved” in the

Allen house. This presenta-

tion examined the love let-

ters between Francis Marion

Poteet and his wife Martha

during his service with Com-

pany A, 49th Regiment North

Carolina Troops. The

Poteets were Jewel’s ancestors. Nearly

700 people attended this event. Lisa D. Cox, Historic Site Assistant

Lisa Cox, volunteer Robert McKean, and Jewel

Clark in an Allen House scene during the Civil War

Encampment Weekend.

Colonial Living at a Glance

Clockwise: Jewel Clark demon-

strates cooking at the Allen

House. Rick Sheets from Dur-

ham describes the many uses of

horn. Lisa Cox works at the tape

loom. Brian Hall demonstrates

the art of candle making.

Photos by Teresa Richarson

From the President:

It has been my honor

and privilege to serve as Presi-

dent of the Alamance Battle-

ground Friends for the past

seven years. I am very proud of

the accomplishments we have

made during that time. How-

ever, I believe every good or-

ganization needs to periodically

change leadership to remain

vibrant. So, I will be stepping down as President in

January at the Board Meeting.

I am happy to report that the Board has

elected Ladd Sawyer to take my place. Ladd is a

faithful volunteer here at the battlefield and will do a

fine job. Robert Cox, with the Alamance-Burlington

Convention and Visitors Bureau will serve as the new

Vice-President. Ann Honeycutt will come onto the

board as a new member. Dr. Jim Bissett will serve as

Membership Chairman. I am excited about the new

officers and have every confidence that great things

lie ahead for Alamance Battleground.

Dr. Ted Henson

Alamance Battleground Friends, Inc.

5803 South N.C. 62

Burlington, North Carolina 27215

Phone: 336-227- 4785

Fax: 336 - 227 - 4787

E-mail:

[email protected]

Alamance Battleground Historic Site is now on Face book. Be sure to

check us out.

Alamance Battleground Friends, Inc.

The first organizational meeting of what would become

the Alamance Battleground Friends, Inc. was held on February 8,

2006. From this original meeting the group has grown to become

a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors and a very

active Support Group.

The mission of Alamance Battleground Friends, Inc.

states:

The Alamance Battleground Friends, Inc. is a North Carolina

Nonprofit Corporation formed under the North Carolina Non-

profit Corporation Act. The mission is to support, enhance, and

promote education, interpretation and preservation at the Ala-

mance Battleground State Historic Site. Alamance Battleground

Friends, Inc. carries out this mission by:

Providing support and guidance to site personnel

Securing financial donations and grants to support site pro-

grams, and

Seeking volunteers to actively participate in site programs.

From the Site Manager: We were deeply saddened by

the recent passing of Mrs. Nancy

Carol Martin Sharpe, 98, a long-time

employee, volunteer, supporter, and

dear friend. A remarkable and amaz-

ing woman, Nancy, also a member of

the Alamance Homesteaders Club,

made major contributions in the de-

velopment of the interpretive program at Alamance Battleground.

Fondly known as “Mrs. Allen,” because of her love of the 1780

Allen House, Mrs. Sharpe touched the lives of thousands through

her tours and living history demonstrations.

Over the past several years, family members brought Nancy

out to the site for visits whenever possible. We looked forward to

these visits and reminiscing with her. Alamance Battleground

always remained close to her heart. Although we have lost a

great treasure and will miss her, Mrs. Sharpe will never be too far

from our memories.

Bryan Dalton

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