GENERAL JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE
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Formed in Richmond, VA in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as an
historical, patriotic and non-political organization dedicated to
insuring that an accurate history of the 1861-1865 period is
preserved for future generations. The SCV operates at a national
(SCV), state (Division), and local (Camp) level.
In Kentucky, we take particular interest in the preservation and
marking of Confederate soldier's graves and sites of historic
significance, publication of scholarly works, and attendance at
regular meetings to discuss the military and political history of the
period. Also, and perhaps most importantly, Kentucky SCV members
are at the forefront of the fight to preserve the honor of the
Confederate Soldier.
The SCV rejects any person or group whose actions tarnish or bring
dishonor upon the Confederate soldier or his reason for fighting.
This particularly applies to those groups and persons using the
Confederate flag as a symbol for dishonorable purposes.
"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication of the Cause for which we
fought; to your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name,
the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those
principles he loved and which made him glorious and which you also cherish. Remember, it is
your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations."
- Lt. Genl. Stephen D. Lee, CSA, Commander, United Confederate Veterans, 1906.
WHO WE ARE
Following the War Between the States, the surviving Southern soldiers
came together to form a veterans organization known as the United
Confederate Veterans (UCV). The Sons of
Confederate Veterans (SCV) is the heir to this legacy.
WHY WE REMEMBER
Perhaps our reason for honoring and remembering can best be stated by the words of those we seek to honor:
HOW TO JOIN THE SCV
Application for membership in the SCV is based upon identification and
establishment of your relationship to your Confederate ancestor. You
will need his name, unit/state of service, and information as to his
honorable service (killed/wounded/captured/discharged). The more you
know about your ancestor, the more likely you are to find his records
and supporting information. You will very likely find the search is
easier than you think, and will be a most rewarding and moving
personal experience.
Membership application is best accomplished through a local SCV Camp
in your area. To assist you in this, a list of Kentucky Camps is
provided elsewhere on this Web Page. If you are not a resident of
Kentucky, please contact the International SCV HQ for assistance.
Call 1-800-MY DIXIE or 1-800-MY SOUTH for recruiting assistance only.
Send email to our SCV KY-Div
Public Forum.
For further information or to subscribe, send mail to
Paul Beatty - Listowner
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BRECKINRIDGE CAMP #100
Officers:
Commander - Don Shelton Sheltonreb@aol.com
Lt. Commander - Mike Grimes MRGJAG@aol.com
Adjutant - Paul Beatty pbeatty@kih.net
Meetings:
Camp #100 often meets on the 3rd Thursday at the Grace Baptist Church,
corner of Bryant & Loudon in Lexington, KY. Meetings dates/times are
very flexible to coincide with dinners, reenactments, and other
events.
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are restricted to members. Members
may however, invite guests! Please contact one of us for details.
Calendar:
Feb 21 - Gary Walker (author) of Abingdon,
VA/7:00 PM/Springs Inn - Lexington, KY. -Great program. Thanks Gary!
Mar 20 - Camp #100 meeting at the Grace
Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. The program will be a viewing of the
documentary Smithsonian's Great Battles of the Civil War this volume
covers Fort Sumter; First Manassas; Ft. Donelson; Ironclads and the
Navies; The War in the Far West and Shiloh. The series is narratied by
historian James M. McPherson, and contains re-enactment footage and
dramatic readings from eyewitness accounts. Members are encouraged to
invite a recruit and come join us for an educational evening.April 19 - Camp #100 joint meeting with the
Louisville John Hunt Morgan Camp. 10:30am; Tour of the Morgan home ($5),
12:30pm; box lunch ($6). Bob Moore speaking on Shiloh at Grace Baptist
Church.May - Camp #100 meeting - T.B.A.June 1 - Confederate Memorial Day Service - 3pm - Lexington CemeteryJune 20/22
KY-Div SCV Convention
- Cardome, Georgetown, KYJuly - Camp #100 trip to Civil War Museum - Bardstown (tentative)July 30/Aug 2
1997 NATIONAL SCV REUNION - Nashville, TNSept - Orphan Brigade Kinfolk Association meeting (tentative)
SCV/Southern Heritage Related Sites
SCV Division Links
Other Links of Interest
Monument to John Cabell Breckinridge in Lexington, KY on Cheapside.
Southern Heritage/WBTS Related Books
by James M. McPherson
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