Origin of the SCV
The Sons of Confederate Veterans 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 ensuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved.
Objectives of the SCV
To preserve the history and legacy of the heroic Confederate soldiers so future generations can understand the motives that animated the Southern cause.
Membership in the SCV
Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. The minimum age for full membership is 12, but there is no minimum for Cadet membership.
Contact Information
For further information about the SCV or for additional information regarding eligibility and/or applying for membership please visit their website at www.scv.org or contact them directly at the address below.
General Headquarters |
Sons of Confederate Veterans
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P. O. Box 59 |
Columbia, Tennessee 38402-0059 |
1-800 MY SOUTH (1-800-697-6884) |
1-800 MY DIXIE (1-800-693-4943)
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