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Newsletters published prior to August 2014 are archived traditionally on paper
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~ Camp Meetings ~
2022
2021
November 6, 2021
October 3, 2021
July 4, 2021
May 1, 2021
April 3, 2021
March 6, 2021
February 6, 2021
January 2, 2021
2020
December 5, 2020
Merry Christmas from the Camp!
November 7, 2020
October 3, 2020
Aug 1, 2020
March 7, 2020
January 4th, 2020
2019
December 7, 2019 Meeting
November 2, 2019 Meeting
October 5, 2019 Meeting
September 7, 2019 Meeting
August 3, 2019 Meeting
Dennis Brown, Camp Commander of the W.P. Rogers Camp 321 of Corinth, speaks about the Confederados and his trip to Brazil
July 6, 2019 Meeting
June 2, 2019 Meeting
May 4, 2019 Meeting
April 6, 2019 Meeting
Mar. 2, 2019 Meeting
Feb. 2, 2019 Meeting
Jan. 5, 2019 Meeting
2018
December 1, 2018 Meeting
November 3, 2018 Meeting
October 6, 2018 Meeting
August 4th, 2018 Meeting
July 7th, 2018 Meeting
June 3rd, 2018 Meeting
May 5th, 2018 Meeting
April 7th, 2018 Meeting
March 3rd, 2018 Meeting
2018
January 6th, 2018 Meeting
November 3rd, 2017 Meeting
October 7th, 2017 Meeting
September 2nd, 2017 Meeting
August 5th 2017 Camp Meeting
July 1st, 2017 Camp Meeting
June 3rd, 2017 Camp Meeting
May 6th, 2017 Camp Meeting
April 1st, 2017 Camp Meeting
STANDING ROOM ONLY! Many thanks to Bob Bankston, relic show vendor, for speaking on relic hunting and collecting. Misters Bill Hinson, Chris Bryant, Patrick Charlton, Bruce Warren, and Jeff Barnes visited from their respective camps and spoke about their candidacy for the upcoming elections.
March 4th, 2017 Camp Meeting
Full house for the March Camp Meeting. We appreciate Mrs. Gardner - of the Mississippi Department of Archives & History - and her family for coming to speak about the new Two Museums opening in Dec. to coincide with the state's bicentennial. We welcomed two new members: -Mr. Paul A. McCraw Joined under his ancestor Private Otho Grantham, Co. A, 38th Mississippi Cavalry -Mr. Willard Earl Chatham Joined under his ancestor Sgt. Kirkland Obediah May, Co. G, 7th Mississippi Infantry, "Goode Rifles" Misters Chris Bryant and Bruce Warren spoke about their candidacy for the upcoming Fourth Brigade election.
February 4th, 2017 Camp Meeting
Thank you Dr. Brandon Beck for the excellent presentation on the Battles of Winchester. Information on book can be found here: "Winchester's Three Battles."
We welcomed a new cadet member, Jeremy Bowling, and a new camp member.
We welcomed a new cadet member, Jeremy Bowling, and a new camp member.
January 7th, 2017 Camp Meeting
Thank you Ross Aldridge for the excellent presentation.
Welcome to our newest member Richard Evans.
Officers swearing-in ceremony.
Welcome to our newest member Richard Evans.
Officers swearing-in ceremony.
Annual Christmas Party - December 3, 2016
November 5, 2016
Author Grady Howell spoke to the about about his new book, "SHILOH!: Place of Peace, Piece of Hell." Our Fall Muster Turkey Shoot winner, Ms. Bryant, was presented with her prize; our newest member Mr. Larry Eubanks was welcomed; member Tom Fortenberry won the Confederate bond in the yearly membership drawing.
More information on the speaker's book: SHILOH: Place of Peace, Piece of Hell
More information on the speaker's book: SHILOH: Place of Peace, Piece of Hell
October 1, 2016
Jim Woodrick with the Mississippi Department of Archives & History spoke on the Siege of Jackson. Initiative 58 and other business was discussed. A new member was voted in. Door Prizes were won. Thanks to the ladies for the delicious desserts.
More information on the speaker's book: THE SIEGE OF JACKSON
More information on the speaker's book: THE SIEGE OF JACKSON
September 3, 2016
Fantastic meeting! Brother James Taylor from Calhoun City was our speaker and gave a fantastic presentation. We were honored to have current SCV Division Cmdr. Louis Foley and wife as well as former Cmdr. Allen Terrell in attendance. National and State level awards were presented to Tim Cupit, Chuck Gray, and James Taylor.
Three new members were welcomed:
- Carl Wayne Spratlin , Michael Anthony Bowlin, and John Holden Chipley
Three new members were welcomed:
- Carl Wayne Spratlin , Michael Anthony Bowlin, and John Holden Chipley
August 6, 2016
Great crowd on Independence Day weekend. Very informative presentation by SCV member Joel Redman on Newt Knight and the "Free State of Jones." Thanks to Mrs. Cheryl Bruce for accepting the camp donation for the Wounded Warriors of Mississippi. Two new members, Misters Grady Polk and Mr. Jeff Rayner joined the camp.
July 2, 2016
Packed house for Mr. Dan Duggan's presentation on the 1864 Battle of Franklin. Several Relic Show door prize winners were present to receive their winnings. Mr. Shelby Rayner joined the camp under his ancestor Pvt. William David Jackson Thrash. Camp member Damen Tackett gave an update on the Peckinpaugh family.
June 4, 2016
Had a great meeting tonight with almost 70 in attendance!
Special thanks to Dr. Brandon Beck, our guest speaker, and his presentation about Streight's Foiled Raid on the Westerna & Atlantic Railroad.
We would like to welcome our newest member, Mr.David Peoples. We also received 3 applications for membership.
A $500 Donation was presented to the Wounded Warriors of MS from our fundraising at the Trail of Honor.
Our Trail of Honor Turkey Shoot winner Samuel Carraway was present to receive his $100 prize, certificate, and winning target.
Further info on Dr. Beck's book is located here: CLICK HERE
Special thanks to Dr. Brandon Beck, our guest speaker, and his presentation about Streight's Foiled Raid on the Westerna & Atlantic Railroad.
We would like to welcome our newest member, Mr.David Peoples. We also received 3 applications for membership.
A $500 Donation was presented to the Wounded Warriors of MS from our fundraising at the Trail of Honor.
Our Trail of Honor Turkey Shoot winner Samuel Carraway was present to receive his $100 prize, certificate, and winning target.
Further info on Dr. Beck's book is located here: CLICK HERE
May 7, 2016
Our guest speaker tonight was Mrs. Bridget Smith. She presented on her book, Where Elephants Fought, a story about the death of Earl Van Dorn. Today marked 153 years since his death. It was a very interesting presentation.
Mr. Bobby Denton, Mr. Eric Lantrip and Mr. Philip Griffin received their membership certificates.
Mr. Bobby Denton, Mr. Eric Lantrip and Mr. Philip Griffin received their membership certificates.
April 2, 2016
Paulette French gave a presentation on the 10th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Regiment about which she has written a regimental history in both soft and hardbound format. Mr. Tal Floyd was sworn in as 3rd Ltn. Cmdr. Mr. Butch Kuriger was sworn-in as new Sergeant-at-Arms. We appreciate everyone for coming out and the numerous visitors we had in the audience.
March 5, 2016
Mr. Kevin Strahan spoke about his hobby of metal detecting and relic hunting.
We welcomed two new members, Mr. John Douglass and Mr. Donovan Vanek.
Mr. Damen Tackett was "patched-in" to the Mechanized Cavalry, SCV
We welcomed two new members, Mr. John Douglass and Mr. Donovan Vanek.
Mr. Damen Tackett was "patched-in" to the Mechanized Cavalry, SCV
February 6,2016
Mrs. Tricia Raymond, author of "America's Story: The History of the Pledge of Allegiance" and "Saving One Nation Under God," gave a very moving presentation about the history of the pledge of allegiance.
For more information on these books and/or to contact Mrs. Raymond, please visit http://libertyalound.com
For more information on these books and/or to contact Mrs. Raymond, please visit http://libertyalound.com
January 2, 2016
Mr. Al Arnold, author of Robert E. Lee's Orderly: A Modern Black Man's Confederate Journey, provided a question and answer presentation to a packed house. A new camp member was welcomed.
For more information on this book and/or to contact Mr. Arnold, please visit www.orderlyforlee.com or
www.facebook.com/orderlyforlee
For more information on this book and/or to contact Mr. Arnold, please visit www.orderlyforlee.com or
www.facebook.com/orderlyforlee
December 5, 2015
Annual Christmas Pot Luck with Tunes Meeting
Music by Mr. Rick Richardson of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Reading in Braille of the Nativity from the Book of Luke by Mr. Ralph Smitherman
Pot Luck Dinner and Desserts courtesy Camp members and Penn's Restaurant
Music by Mr. Rick Richardson of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Reading in Braille of the Nativity from the Book of Luke by Mr. Ralph Smitherman
Pot Luck Dinner and Desserts courtesy Camp members and Penn's Restaurant
November 7, 2015
Camp Guest Speaker : Mr. David Harris
Subject: Life and Medicine of a Confederate Surgeon
Subject: Life and Medicine of a Confederate Surgeon
October 3, 2015
Camp Guest Speaker: Mr. Al Arnold
Subject: His African American ancestors that served during the Civil War
Subject: His African American ancestors that served during the Civil War
October 3, 2015
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Camp 1st Lt. Charles E. Gray
receiving The SCV Dixie Club Award
from Mr. Lou Foley, MS Division Commander
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Guest Speaker:
Mr. Sid Champion V The Hill of Death |
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Welcome to Our Newest Camp Member: Mr. Virgil S. Campbell |
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~ One of our many Door Prize Winners ~
August 1, 2015
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Camp Guest Speaker Mr. Ben Morris addresses the Camp about his book, "Hattiesburg Mississippi". His book can be purchase from: http://www.visitmainstreetbooks.com/ |
~ Stand Fast Mississippi ~
Sign Our Flag Project
This signed State flag will be presented to our State Government officials in support of our present State flag.
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June 6, 2015
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Camp Guest Speaker:
Shelby Harriel "Forbidden, Hidden, & Forgotten" Women in the Civil War Military 
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MS Wounded Warriors
Camp Donation
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Happy Birthday
To Our 80 Year Old
Camp Members!
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2015 Trail of Honor
Turkey Shot Winner
Tyler Goldman of Brandon, MS
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May 2, 2015
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Guest Speaker Mr. James Perry Currency of the Civil War |
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~ Special Camp Donation ~
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Mr. Don Ingram presenting a custom knife he made to the camp to be auctioned with proceeds going to the camp. |
Mr. Bill Kuriger was high bidder
and winner of the Custom
made knife.
and winner of the Custom
made knife.
April 4, 2015
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Camp Guest Speaker: Mr. Joseph Abbott |
~ Our Newest Camp Member ~
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Mr. Howard Jefferson Foshee |
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MS Welcome Center
Beauvoir Project
Framed artwork of Beauvoir by Mr. & Mrs. McWilliams to be displayed at the Mississippi Visitors Center on I-10 entering our state from Louisiana.
March 7, 2015
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~ Camp Program ~ Viewing of DVD of Judge James Wallace McMaster Memorial Service |
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~ Display Flag for 2015 Civil War Relic Show ~
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Welcome to Our New Camp Members |
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Michael T. Wade William Christopher Bryant
February 7, 2015
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Camp Meeting Speaker: Mr. Tom Huges "Finding and recovering Civil War Relics" |
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January 3, 2015
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~ Camp Speaker ~ Mr. H. Grady Howell Jr. "Robert E. Lee & Thomas J. Jackson" |
~ Our Newest Camp Members ~
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Gary Brian Vickers Claude William (Billy) Bryant |
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~ Camp Door Prizes ~
2015 - 2016 Officer Installation
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December 6, 2014
Annual Christmas Camp Celebration
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Compatriot
Ralph Smitherman
sharing the Christmas Story
from his braille Bible
Ralph Smitherman
sharing the Christmas Story
from his braille Bible
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Brayden Gray
being presented with
a Wal-Mart gift card
and a Merry Christmas wish
from Camp # 265
being presented with
a Wal-Mart gift card
and a Merry Christmas wish
from Camp # 265
November 1, 2014
Camp Guest Speaker
Bro. James Taylor
"Stories of the Confederacy"
~ New Camp Compatriots ~
James LIoyd Cook |
Mike G. Jones |
~ Fall Festival Turkey Shoot Winner ~
Brandon Audirsch
~ Camp Donation ~ McMaster Family ~
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~ Confederate Bond Membership Winner ~
Philip G. Kuriger
October 4, 2014
General N. B. Forrest
By Camp Artist: Compatriot Robert Williams
~ New Camp Compatriots ~
By Camp Artist: Compatriot Robert Williams
~ New Camp Compatriots ~
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Kenneth Earl Blackwell Charles Sheppard Philip G. Kuriger
September 6, 2014
Program Speaker
Mr. Carl Merck
"Arms for the Southern Confederacy"
~ New Camp Members ~
Jerry Griffin
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Christopher Ian Powell
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Don G. Peterson
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~ Camp Officer Installation ~
Color Guard ~ 1st Lt. Commander ~ 2nd Lt. Commander
Craig Haden Richard Bohlman Chuck Gray
Craig Haden Richard Bohlman Chuck Gray
Third National Flag of the C.S.A
By Camp Artist: Compatriot Robert Williams
Door Prize Donation for
2015 Civil War Relic Show
By: Brandon Audirsch
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