Sons of Confederate Veterans

April 2012 Meeting and Confederate History Month

noreply@blogger.com (Craig) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:10:00 +0000

There will be no April meeting at Nash Farm. I recognition of Confederate History Month the monthly meeting will be at the McDonough City Cemetary at the grave of Col. Zachry on Sunday, April 22 at 2PM for the Confederate Memorial Day service.

New Camp Photo Sharing Site

noreply@blogger.com (Craig) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:26:00 +0000

I have been looking for a source that will allow our members to upload, post and share photos and videos of events, cleanups, community projects and things of historical interest. I think I have found the one that will meet our growing needs

meJuba, for now is free and it states it will stay that way. The nice thing about this site is that it will allow not only photos to be uploaded but video as well both fold limits are 1 GB and it should never be a problem from our end, unless we get someone who is heavy into video and even then it will be difficult to hit that limit. I would like to see our members go over and give it a try to see if it truly test drive. Like anything new, there will be a learning curve to use it, but if you never try - you never will.. It is my thought to issue the login info for those who want to be active, especially for the test drive function. If you would like to be involved in this test email me at andergraph1@gmail.com and I will get you the information. The log in information should not be shared outside of our local organization.

Craig

From the Field

noreply@blogger.com (Craig) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:58:00 +0000

Guy Oliver was out and about on 4/17/11 and sent us an update and some beautiful photos.

Some photo in Rome for the Flag ... :)

First inside the ''Coloseo'' ...

Second in the Caracalla Thermes with his friends the Brittany and Celtic Flag... HA HA ...

Last, with the antic monument, the Pantheon, me and our friends of family, the little Laura !

Sylvie see you soon ....ha ha :) ......................Incredible .............next Saturday on Atlanta..........

The best to you all !!!!!!

Guy.

Henry Herald - Civil War groups working to promote history

noreply@blogger.com (Craig) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:10:00 +0000

Civil War groups working to promote history

As the anniversary of the Civil War approaches, efforts

are underway, locally, to educate the public about both sides of the historic conflict.

Our History Project, Inc., a national, non-profit organization, is working with the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Camp 108 in McDonough, to promote historical education, preservation and community projects.

Our History Project, Inc., chose to work with the SCV “because of the volunteerism, open involvement, passion for history and open platform presented by its members,” according to Christopher Chapman, current SCV camp commander, and a past camp commander for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW).

He added that members of SCV Camp 108, in 2010, logged more than 2,000 community-service hours, which included multiple education days at local schools.

“This does not count its members supporting their churches, charities, community businesses, local needs and projects,” said Chapman. “They have shown and proven their dedication to preserving our nation’s past through works, writings and media presentations.

“[The SUVCW’s] goal is historic preservation, and to honor the service of union veterans,” Chapman continued. “The Sons of Confederate Veterans is essentially seeking to accomplish the same goals, for Confederate veterans.”

The local SUVCW chapter held its first meeting last month, at Nash Farm Battlefield, in Hampton. Chapman said the meeting served as a way to kick off Civil War-themed events locally.

“The 150th anniversary of the Civil War will be celebrated in a number of ways throughout the country over the next four years, including battle re-enactments, conferences, symposiums, monument dedications, parades and other activities,” he said. “This event represents the first of many planned for Henry County, and for the Nash Farm Battlefield.”

Chapman believes the public wants to know more about the Civil War, and in genealogy associated with it. “I think right now, because of the sesquicentennial, interest is increasing,” he said.

Eric Peterson, chief of staff for the Sons of Union Veterans for Georgia and South Carolina, said several programs will be held over the next four years, to commemorate the 150th, or sesquicentennial, anniversary of the Civil War. The first, he said, will be a memorial service scheduled for April 16, at Fort Sumter, S.C.

“We will have a joint Confederate and union honor guard to fire a salute volley, in honor of veterans from both sides,” Peterson said.

He added that it is important to remember the sacrifices made by union and confederate soldiers, during the Civil War.

“Some historians have called the Civil War, the second American Revolution,” Peterson said. “I agree with that. The first American Revolution founded the country, but the Civil War defined what kind of country it would be.”

No Meeting in April

noreply@blogger.com (Craig) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0000

We will not be having a monthly meeting in April due to the memorial service at Nash Farm. May should put us back on track. If you have any news, send it on and we will post it here.

You are invited

noreply@blogger.com (scvcamp108) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:53:00 +0000

The Ladies of UDC Chapter 18 has invited us to their Meeting and Memorial Day Service. Please make it if you can.

Atlanta Chapter No. 18

United Daughters of the Confederacy®

Georgia Division

cordially invites you to attend our

Confederate Memorial Day Observance

Tuesday, the twenty-sixth of April

Two thousand eleven

10:30 in the morning

Atlanta History Center

McElreath Hall

130 West Paces Ferry Road

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Guest Presenter

Mr. Bobby Horton

Internationally known musician

“A Sesquicentennial Musical Note”

Luncheon following the ceremony

R.S.V.P..

Barbara Long, M.D., President

blong@post.harvard.edu

Confederate History Month Proclamation

noreply@blogger.com (scvcamp108) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:15:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce and share this message we received today:

At the request of the Georgia Civil War Commission,attached is the 2011 Confederate History Month Proclamation that was signed by Governor Nathan Deal today. Please shared with others.

Deo Vindice!

Charles Kelly Barrow

Treasurer, GCWC

You can download the PDF file here

Blog Under Construction

noreply@blogger.com (scvcamp108) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:06:00 +0000

We will be up shortly and adding content here. We are currently completing our website which can be viewed at http://www.scvcamp108.com. Please keep checking back as this will be "The" place to find out the news and happenings for Camp 108.