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WHAT IS THE SCV?

The citizen-soldiers who fought for the Confederacy personified the best qualities of America. The preservation of liberty and freedom was the motivating factor in the South's decision to fight the Second American Revolution. The tenacity with which Confederate soldiers fought underscored their belief in the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. These attributes are the underpinning of our democratic society and represent the foundation on which this nation was built. Today, the Sons of Confederate Veterans is preserving the history and legacy of these heroes, so future generations can understand the motives that animated the Southern Cause.

The SCV is the direct heir of the United Confederate Veterans, and the oldest hereditary organization for male descendents of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond, Virginia in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to ensuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved.

Membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.

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About our Camp…

Otho French Strahl Camp #176 is located in Union City, Tennessee. Our regular meetings are every second Sunday @ 2:00pm in the Community Room of the Obion County Museum, 1004 Edwards St., Union City, Tennessee.

"BE PROUD OF YOUR SOUTHERN HERITAGE…" - Edward Butler

Edward M. Butler, Tennessee Division SCV - Heritage Promotion Committee Chairman, gave a rousing speech on Southern Pride at the Parks Cemetery Ridge Memorial Plaza Dedication Ceremony. To hear his inspiring words click here

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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE REBEL FLAG - Rev. John Weaver

Pastor John Weaver has traveled across America and into several foreign countries preaching and lecturing in churches, colleges and Bible conferences. Chattahoochee Guards Camp # 1639 provides a link to hear Pastor Weavers talk on the "Truth Concerning the Confederate Battle Flag"...

listen to the speech

transcript of the speech

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PARKS CEMETERY RIDGE MEMORIAL PLAZA…

Parks Cemetery Ridge Memorial Plaza is a fifty foot circular bricked and walled plaza that was constructed as a memorial to honor Confederate Soldiers. The plaza is also home to the largest Confederate battle flag currently flying in Tennessee.

View images of the dedication ceremony... click here

You can purchase a memorial brick for the plaza in honor of your Confederate ancestor. click here

Flag Square Fundraiser…

  Purchase a Flag Square to help complete "Parks Cemetery Ridge Confederate Memorial Plaza" click here