Some , such as the Charleston Light Dragoons , traced their history to the early - to - mid 18th century .
Some , such as the Charleston Light Dragoons , are mentioned as guarding Fort Sumter in the summer of 1860 .
Some , such as the Charleston Light Dragoons , traced their history to the early - to - mid 18th century , and are mentioned as guarding Fort Sumter in the summer of 1860 .