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We are looking for new members and associate members. If you believe you may have ancestors who fought in the Civil War, we want to talk to you. Our local and national HQ can be assistance to you in searching those who have gone before us. These are the heroes of the past. I am a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Buffalo Guards-Camp-1975 in Buffalo New York. I am also the Judge Advocate and involved in public relations. Our camp commander is Steve Teeft; you can reach him at;
Buffalo Guards home page's are
http://kentropolis.com/bbs/forumdisplay.php?f=38
The national is at http://www.scv.org/
Who we are and what we do
The Sons of Confederate Veterans as well as groups such as The Sons of Union Veterans and others have been entrusted by out forefather’s heritages to ensure that their truths and histories are carried on.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans represent American military veterans but focus on The Confederate States 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.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans are 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 descendants of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond, Virginia in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to insuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved.
The SCV works in conjunction with other historical groups to preserve Confederate history. However, it is not affiliated with any other group other than the Military Order of the Stars and Bars, composed of male descendants of the Southern Officers Corps. The SCV rejects any group whose actions tarnish or distort the image of the Confederate soldier or his reasons for fighting. We are Americans and are appalled by those who use our sacred American symbols and flags to foster hate and bigotries.
Contact us if you would like more information about the Sons of Confederate Veterans