What exactly is the Sons of Confederate Veterans? We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Southern heritage and the truth as it pertains to what the boys in gray fought, suffered, and died for.

What exactly do we do? Our main objective is education. We try to inform the public and especially our younger generation about the true causes of the War of Northern Aggression.  We try to aid any individuals who seek their Confederate ancestors. We work to erect new Confederate monuments and to maintain the ones which already standing.   Many more duties and public services are performed by the SCV; the list goes on and on. 

What are the requirements for membership? All prospective new members must be MALE, at least 12 years of age, and must be able to prove descendancy from a Confederate soldier or sailor. The ancestor can be a father, grandparent, or uncle.

 

Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans:

"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication for 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 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

Our members are proud of the grace and elegance of the South. They love to hear 'Dixie' and are proud of the Confederate soldier's Battle Flag.