The New Mexico Civil War Commemorative Congress was founded in 1991 as a coordinating body and venue for inter-unit communication. The NMCWCC has been the organizing body for the El Rancho de las Golondrinas Civil War Weekend, the largest Civil War reenactment event in New Mexico. This event was originally held on the site of the March 1862 Battle of Glorietta Pass, as a means of encouraging Congress to incorporate the site into the National Park Service. That mission having been accomplished the event is now held on the grounds of the El Rancho de las Golondrinas Living History Museum. The Congress has from time to time facilitated a number of other living history events and projects.
In order for a unit to become a member of the NMCWCC, it must have a minimum of five members
The 2009-10 Congress officers are:
President - Madeleine Quillen.
Vice-President - George Bailey
Secretary - Kathy Palmer
Treasurer: Ward Yarbrough.
At the suggestion of the units we are adding a page containing individual unit schedules. Follow the link below
Contact: quilmad@yahoo.com or sschermer@aol.com for more information
1st New Mexico Volunteer Infantry
4th Texas Regimental Light Artillery
Artillery Co. of New Mexico (kadmad@swcp.com)
5th US Infantry (dsecrist@lobo.net)
New Mexico Civil War Ladies League (quilmad@yahoo.com)
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