Archive for April, 2010

Web Site Updated!

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

As you can see, the web site has been updated. The changes were required for technical reasons. The good news is, we now have a search function and monthly archives of news items. Sometimes change is good! Enjoy the new web site.

Confederate Marker at Military Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

On April 17, 2010, Camp 1710 of the SCV will dedicate a memorial to Confederate Veterans at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista.  This is to honor the ‘galvanized’ Confederate soldiers that were reinterred after being found during construction in Tucson.  All UDC members are welcome to attend this event.

War Between the States History Presentation

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

On March 23, 2010, members of SCV Camp 1202, accompanied by UDC John R. Baylor Chapter 2298 President, presented a War Between the States history presentation to the students and staff of the 3rd grade class of Fruchthendler Elementary School in Tucson, AZ.  Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, and Lovely Southern Ladies were represented.

Pictured left to right:  Bobby Morris, Past Commander SCV Camp 1202; John Potenza, Commander SCV Camp 1202, Gretchen Brittain, President UDC John R Baylor Chapter 2298; Richard Montgomery, Past Commander SCV Camp 1202.