The original 1860’s 2nd Virginia Cavalry Co. C was a militia unit formed in 1859 to protect and defend Fincastle, Virginia (Botetourt County) from northern aggression. April, 1861 the “Botetourt Dragoons” were called to active service as Company C of the 30th Virginia Mounted Infantry. After reorganization of Stuart’s Cavalry, in April 1862, the 30th became Company C of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry and went on to fight in more than 119 engagements during the four-years of the War Between the States.

Click here for a list of original members.

The present day 2nd Virginia Cavalry Co. C is an incorporated, non-profit Civil War reenacting organization comprised mostly of members from Roanoke, Virginia and surrounding counties.

The 2nd Virginia Cavalry, was founded in 1984 and celebrateted its 24th anniversary this year. It is truly one of the few independent units in Civil War reenacting committed first and foremost to the memory of the common soldier in service of the Confederate States of America.

The future of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry looks bright.

Gen. J.E.B. Stuart

If you want to have a
good time,
jine the cavalry!
If you want to catch
the Devil,
if you want to
have fun,
if you want to
smell Hell,
jine the cavalry!

Jeb Stuart's theme song