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Joseph Evan Davis 907 Children of the Confederacy April Meeting
- By Pam Durham
The Joseph Evan Davis 907 Children of the Confederacy held their April meeting at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Anderson, SC on Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2015. Along with members of the Winnie Davis 442 United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter, they honored Chapter President, Allison Bolt’s Confederate ancestor, Abram Bolt and his wife Mary with a grave-cleaning, iron-cross-placing, and grave-rededicating event. Chapter Director Pamela Hamilton Durham discussed the military history and family of Abram Bolt. There were three generations of the Bolt family present today for this rededication service. Mr. Bolt shared pictures of these ancestors with the children as they learned to clean the grave of the veteran and his wife, under direction of grave restoration consultant Julia Barnes. Michael Barnes and Danny Durham then showed the children how to properly install an iron cross. These men of the Sons of Confederate Veterans provided outstanding role models for the children. The children did a wonderful job in honoring a veteran and then recording the other veterans buried in this cemetery.
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Thousands Descend Upon Appomattox to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Surrender
- By Terry M. Thacker
Thousands of history enthusiasts from all over the country and across the ocean congregated in the little town of Appomattox, Virginia, this past week to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, to Union General Ulysses S. Grant and his Army of the Potomac.
Activities commenced this past Wednesday and concluded on Sunday. During that period, the relatively small parking lot at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Site was closed to visitors. A sprawling, grassy field a couple of miles away served as a temporary parking area. Buses ran all day back and forth to the park.
For those who were coming from Lynchburg, 20-some miles away, other shuttle buses ran to and from that town. All of the services – parking, shuttle rides and admission to the park - were free.
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Ashtabula Celebrates Old Farm Day
- By Terry M. Thacker
The sights and sounds of yesteryear came alive in Pendleton on Saturday as Ashtabula celebrated Old Farm Day.
Antique gas engines powered a plethora of machines, including a cotton gin and a hay bailer, just to name a few. Antique tractors and automobiles were on display as well.
The coolness of the day did not deter hundreds of people of all ages from coming out to enjoy the event. While some spectators meandered over the front lawn, inspecting the various and sundry exhibits, other visitors paid an extra $3.00 to take a guided tour, given by young ladies dressed in hoop skirts, of the Ashtabula mansion, which served as the backdrop for the day's festivities.
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How The South "Made Do" During The War
- By Pam Durham
Southerners were the original recycling advocates! During the War Between the States, there were many shortages. The UpCountry of 2015 has experienced several ice storms, power outages, and frozen water lines. That is an inconvenience. Early in the war years of 1861 and 1862, shortages in South Carolina were considered inconveniences, but as time went on, those inconveniences turned into hardships. South Carolinians mastered the Economy of Scarcity! On March 2, 2015, Mosie Marlar of Fountain Inn gave a wonderful presentation to the ladies of Winnie Davis 442 in Greenville on the topic of “Shortages, or Making Do.” There are many methods that Southerners employed to manage through this dreadful time in our history, and Mrs. Marlar gave great details.
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John Woods Honored
- By Terry Rude
The 16"‘ Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Sons of Confederate Veterans, has owned and operated the Museum and Library of Confederate History at 15 Boyce Avenue in Greenville since 1996. From time to time the Museum chooses to honor certain members of its Board of Directors who have rendered outstanding service and distinguished themselves in dedication to the Museum and to the Confederate Cause.
This past Monday the Board of the Museum honored it's Chaplin, ]ohn Woods. Several members of the Board attended the monthly meeting of the Moses T. Fowler Camp #1721 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Fountain Inn last Monday evening and presented Chaplain Woods with a very attractive, framed Certificate of Appreciation.
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Marlar Addressed Confederate Colonel's Club
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Jack Marlar from the Ft. Inn History Museum was the guest speaker at the annual Confederate Colonel’s Club banquet honoring General Robert Edward Lee, CSA. The event was held at the Hejaz Shrine Center in Mauldin, Saturday, January 17th. General Lee’s birthday is January 19 and he was born in 1807.
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16th Regiment SC Volunteers, SCV Camp 36 Holds Lee-Jackson Banquet
- By Pam Evans
The 16th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 36 held its annual Lee-Jackson Banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort and Convention Center. Music for the event was provided by the Joyful Harps. The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor Posted the Colors. Salutes to the Flags were led by Robert Bolt. The Charge was given by Commander Doug Langley, who also welcomed everyone and recognized honored guests. The invocation was given by Chaplain Mark Evans. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all the guests. Following the dinner, a cake cutting ceremony was held, with a cake honoring Generals Lee and Jackson being cut by a sword. Past Commander in Chief of the SCV, Chris Sullivan, introduced the speaker for the event, Chuck McMichael, Past Commander in Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
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