The 1st. Division , Southern Re-enactors Association The 1st Division is a historical non-profit , non political organization strictly devoted to portraying and promoting a historical portrayal of the battles, leaders, common soldiers and civilian life during the period known as the American Civil War. Our organization is made up of living historians and re-enactors from all over the nation, their goal is to study and educate the public through battle re-enactments and living histories, these living historians are passionate in their desire to educate the general public on the hardships and struggles during this difficult time in American history. Our organization is operated by a board of directors who are elected every two years by the membership. Board members are: Robert Beams , AL. Chairman of the Board Wes Thorne, TX. Earl Stocks, TN. Scotty Meyers, AL. Kathy Joyner, TX. Ron Griffin, AL. Chris Fisher, TN. Tim White, AL. General - Chuck Tarwater, TN. Serves as the overall military commander for the 1st Division