"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. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans, Louisiana 1906
November, 2004 - Honoring Confederate veterans buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Texas (photos by Bob Norman)
What is the Sons of Confederate Veterans?
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the
Southern heritage and expounding the truth about what the Confederate
soldiers
fought, bled, and died for. Our objective is to
inform the public and educate our younger generation about the true
causes of the War for Southern Independence. We work to erect new
Confederate monuments and to
maintain, preserve, and protect the ones already existing.
What are the requirements for membership?
All prospective new members must be male, at least 12 years of age, and
must be descended from a Confederate soldier, sailor,
marine, or government official. The ancestor can be direct (for example,
a great-great-great-grandfather) or collateral (for example, a
great-great-great-uncle).
We will aid interested individuals in finding their
Confederate ancestors.
Captain James P. Douglas Camp #124
meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of
each month at
Sweet Sue's Family Restaurant
3350 S SW Loop 323
Tyler, Texas.
The public is invited.
