CW Whitehair has portrayed both a civilian and military Civil War re-enactor. He has served as a volunteer Historical Interpreter for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and a member of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association. Whitehair has written ten books, a best-selling short story, and fifty articles for various Civil War publications. Three of his books have received national recognition. CW has appeared in several historical documentaries, several movies, and seven theatrical productions. He has been a guest speaker at the United States Naval Academy, roundtables, schools, historical associations, book festivals, publishing classes, and libraries.