Company K, "Archer's Rifles"

"This company was raised in May 1865 by Fletcher H. Archer, who had commanded a volunteer company in the Mexican War. It included many men from Fletcher's birthplace, Petersburg, Virginia. Archer himself was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment, while his company became Company K of the 12th Virginia Infantry."

From Wikipedia


Fletcher H. Archer was a Confederate army officer and Petersburg mayor

The 12th Virginia Infantry is looking for recruits who are interested in positively and publicly portraying and recreating the lives of the Virginia soldiers and civilians during the period of the American Civil War. We are looking for men and women of good character, who are in relatively good Health, of any age, and who love history.

We are a family orientated group that is dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity in our appearance, social activities, conduct, actions, skills and military impression. We also teach by word and example in schools, at state and national historic sites and elsewhere. The group also participates in battle re-enactments and living history events.

A part of the 12th Virginia is our civilian group dedicated to performing Victorian dance and portraying civilians of the time and period in supporting roles such as cooks, laundresses, nurses, factory workers and spies.

While the group is based in the Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia area, we have members from all over and welcome any who desire to join us. Our goal is to attract new members with like mind love of Civil War History and increase our number of members of different ages and walks of life.

Like to join us? Enlist now!


Home | History | Company B | Company C | Recruiter's Desk | Civilians | Links | Contact

© 2019 12th Virginia All Rights Reserved