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Web Site Updated 9/16/2011 8:44:00 PM
Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved. Norfolk County Grays, Camp #1549, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Officers -
Bob Shirley ...................Camp Commander
Kenzy Joyner .................Camp Color Sergeant
Sean Goodman ................Camp Adjutant
Frank B. Earnest ................Camp Public Relations Officer, Past Cmdr. Army of Northern Virginia, and Camp Lt. Commander
Lonnie Wenger ..............Camp Treasurer
William Mixon ........Camp Chaplain
The Norfolk County Grays Camp #1549 -
The Norfolk County Grays, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #1549, was chartered on April 8, 1991. As stated in Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee’s charge to the United Confederate Veterans, we strive to uphold the good name of the Confederate soldier, guard his history, emulate his virtues, and perpetuate his principles and ideals. We actively participate in defending the display of Confederate Flags, in restoring and preserving Confederate graves and memorials, and in defending our beloved heritage from today’s politically correct scrutiny. The Norfolk County Grays Camp was created in the spirit of the Jackson Greys, 61st Va. Infantry, Co. A. The Jackson Greys were an honorable group of local soldiers from Norfolk County, which formerly encompassed parts of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, Virginia. To learn more about the history of the Jackson Greys follow this link: History of the Jackson Greys
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is not a hate group and does not knowingly allow
anyone with ties to hate groups to join. The SCV has removed, and will remove, any
member who expresses racist sentiments. Loving the South and defending its culture,
symbols, and heritage DOES NOT MEAN HATE. Many SCV members are descendents of a
varied cross section of descendents of the old south including, but not limited to,
Native-
Likewise, we welcome you to our web site and hope you enjoy learning more about our Camp and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact us using the links above or by navigating to the Contact Us page. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The Salute to the Flag of Virginia
I salute the Flag of Virginia with reverence and patriotic devotion to the “Mother of States and Statesmen” which it
represents, the “Old Dominion,” where liberty and independence were born.
The Salute to the Confederate Flag
I salute the Confederate Flag with affection, reverence, and undying devotion to the Cause for which it stands.
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 descendants of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond,
Virginia, in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-
The SCV has ongoing programs at the local, state, and national levels which offer
members a wide range of activities. Preservation work, marking Confederate Solders'
graves, historical re-
All state organizations, know as Divisions, hold annual conventions, and many publish regular newsletters to the membership dealing with statewide issues. Each Division has a corps of officers elected by the membership who coordinate the work of camps and the national organization.
Nationally, the SCV is governed by its members acting through elected delegates to
the annual convention. The General Executive Council, composed of elected and appointed
officers, conducts the organization's business between conventions. The administrative
work of the SCV is conducted at the national headquarters, "Elm Springs" a restored
ante-
In addition to the privilege of belonging to an organization devoted exclusively
to commemorating and honoring Confederate soldiers, members are eligible for other
benefits. Every member receives the Confederate Veteran, the bi-
The SCV works in conjunction with other historical groups to preserve Confederate history. However, it is not affiliated with any other organization. The SCV rejects any group whose actions tarnish or distort the image of the Confederate soldier or his reasons for fighting.
If you are interested in perpetuating the ideals that motivated your Confederate ancestor, the SCV needs you! The memory and reputation of the Confederate soldier, as well as the motives for suffering and sacrifice, are being consciously distorted by some in an attempt to alter history. Unless the descendants of Southern soldiers resist those efforts, a unique part of our nation's cultural heritage will cease to exist. If you are interested in learning more about joining the SCV click the link, Join the SCV.
Benefits of Membership
- A member of a 30,000 membership organization
- Membership in one of 650 local camps
- Confederate Veteran Magazine
- College Scholarships
- Post Doctoral Medical Research Scholarships
- Genealogical Assistance
- Confederate Graves Registration
- SCV Credit Card
- SCV Long Distance Telephone Service
- Certificates, Medals, and Regalia
Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General,
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1906
Mission/Charge
"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."