HISTORY IN THE RE-MAKING, ONE BATTLE AT A TIME!
Historic Mariposa, CA
April 25, 26, 27, 2008
About Our Organization
WHO WE ARE........
The Las Mariposas Civil War Group is a nonprofit, completely volunteer organization, made up of a group of local Mariposa County citizens, working in partnership with the National Civil War Association (N.C.W.A.), the premier Civil War reenactment organization.
The Las Mariposas Civil War Group is a nonprofit, completely volunteer organization, made up of a group of local Mariposa County citizens, working in partnership with the National Civil War Association (N.C.W.A.), the premier Civil War reenactment organization.
The National Civil War Association (N.C.W.A.) is a California corporation dedicated to the education of the public about the people and events of the Civil War. The organization presents its living history for the public, primarily in California, in many forms; including military and civilian encampments, battle reenactments, lectures and demonstrations, and school programs upon request.
Our Goals......
Firstly, to educate people about our nations' Civil War history, through true to life, live demonstrations and reenactments of this period.
Secondly, to enlighten people on the local Mariposa areas' contribution to our nations' history during this time period, as well as the impact of the Civil War and its figures on Mariposa and California.
Thirdly, but equally as important, to provide the opportunity and atmosphere, whereby families can enjoy being together, outdoors, in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, while they learn about our nations' history.
Firstly, to educate people about our nations' Civil War history, through true to life, live demonstrations and reenactments of this period.
Secondly, to enlighten people on the local Mariposa areas' contribution to our nations' history during this time period, as well as the impact of the Civil War and its figures on Mariposa and California.
Thirdly, but equally as important, to provide the opportunity and atmosphere, whereby families can enjoy being together, outdoors, in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, while they learn about our nations' history.
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NON PROFIT STATUS
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NON PROFIT STATUS
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Since both the Las Mariposas Civil War Group (L.M.C.W.G.) and the National Civil War Association (N.C.W.A.) are non profit organizations, we are supported SOLELY by contributions and sponsorships.
Working in conjunction with the National Civil War Association, Inc. who is an educational association, the N.C.W.A. is entitled to exemption from federal income tax under the provision of section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and exemption from excise taxes under Chapter 42.
Outside donors AND sponsors may deduct contributions to the Las Mariposas Civil War Group (L.M.C.W.G.) through the NCWA as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to the NCWA for its use, are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code.
All donation checks must be made out to the N.C.W.A. with the donation marked for use for by the L.M.C.W.G.. Again, please make all checks out to the N.C.W.A. with notations for L.M.C.W.G. use.
Please send all sponsorship and donation monies to the following address:
N.C.W.A
c/o
Las Mariposas Civil War Group
(L.M.C.W.G.)
5158 Hwy. 140
Mariposa, Ca 95338
Working in conjunction with the National Civil War Association, Inc. who is an educational association, the N.C.W.A. is entitled to exemption from federal income tax under the provision of section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and exemption from excise taxes under Chapter 42.
Outside donors AND sponsors may deduct contributions to the Las Mariposas Civil War Group (L.M.C.W.G.) through the NCWA as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to the NCWA for its use, are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code.
All donation checks must be made out to the N.C.W.A. with the donation marked for use for by the L.M.C.W.G.. Again, please make all checks out to the N.C.W.A. with notations for L.M.C.W.G. use.
Please send all sponsorship and donation monies to the following address:
N.C.W.A
c/o
Las Mariposas Civil War Group
(L.M.C.W.G.)
5158 Hwy. 140
Mariposa, Ca 95338