16th South Carolina Volunteers"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit 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 which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals 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."
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1906.
If
you are proud of your Southern heritage, you will be
welcome in the ranks of Camp 36. The citizen soldiers
of the South personified the best qualities of America.
The preservation of liberty and freedom were the
motivating factors in the South's decision to fight
a second war for independence and
self-government.
Camp 36 has regular monthly meetings and its members
participate in events throughout the year such as a
Lee-Jackson dinner, Confederate Memorial Day, and local
re-enactments. In addition, Camp 36 founded the Museum
and Library of Confederate History in Greenville, SC.
To learn more about the SCV, refer to the About Us section of this website. To
find information concerning Camp 36 and our activities,
refer to the Upcoming
Events section of this website or contact us.
In General Lee's charge to the SCV, he directed us
to "see that the true history of the south is
presented to future generations." We have included
a Resource section on this
site listing sources for information concerning the
South and the activities surrounding the War for
Southern Independence. In addition, we have provided a
section dealing with unique events within South Carolina during the War.
Finally, we have also provided a section with Historical Facts and data
concerning the War for Southern Independence and
the events leading up to it.
If you are interested in defending your Confederate
ancestor against the tide of political correctness
sweeping our land, the SCV and Camp 36 need
you.
