Camp Meeting Feb, 7, 2012

New Member Induction and Recognition Award 

New Grave Identified

Pvt. Martin Freeman - Jan 8, 2012

General Lomax's Monument is Restored!!!

When you see them say "Thank you" to the folks at Kline Memorial, of Manassas for doing such a wonderful job on the repair. It is amazing how well it is restored. They are artist in stone restoration.  

Double click on the slideshow below for larger images.

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Did You Know:

The Camp is sponsoring an Adopt- A-Cross program?

To date the Camp has repaired and re-seat 50 + of the broken Southern Crosses of Honor in Warrenton Cemetery. We have also re-set another 25+ that were loose, or leaning.   

We still have more to go, but our funds are running low. Anyone wanting to participate in a financial way is asked to donate $40.00 to the Camp to pay for the repair of one Southern Cross of Honor.  Most of these have fallen over or been knocked over and left in the dirt and mud.  A part of our mission as Sons of Confederate Veterans is to care as best we can for the graves of those gallant soldiers who served in the Confederate Army, and repairing and re-seating their Crosses fits well into that mission.  You may send your check to repair one or more Cross to: Larry Payne, Treasurer, Black Horse Camp #780, SCV, 9842 Routts Hill Road, Warrenton, 20186.  Please call him with questions or for more information at: 540-439-3303.

Adopt one today!                 Click here for details.

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     The Camp Calender

What's Happening!

At the monthly camp meeting the membership and  Commander welcomed and new Member Scott Mitchell.  He was inducted with full membership.  

The camp Command was also, pleased to be able to recognize Past Adjutant Ken McInnis with a certificate and Medal for his 11 years of service to the camp as adjutant.   

The Commander reported on the success of the January joint meeting with the UDC, Black Horse Chapter.  We had a delightful time, with good food and great company and speaker.

The cemetery committee reported was pleased to report that the CSA monument for Private Martin Freeman was set in January at the private family cemetery.  (The land owner requested a low profile instillation. Three camp members and two strong helpers over saw the installation. ) We have received permission from the landowner and a CSA monument has been ordered for Pvt. Henry Freeman. We were updated by the past Commander that he will be ordering five additional monuments this month. (Patriot names not provided)

The treasurer reported that we have raised half of the funds to proceed with the repair of the eight broken tombstones in the Warrenton Cemetery. $800.00 is still needed. The camp voted to authorized the repair and continue to solicit funds for the restoration. Please let your friends and neighbors know about our need. This is a tax deductible donation. 

Everyone is encouraged to help with  the Gen. Lomax Re-dedication event. Contact the commander for assignments.

It was suggested that the Camp calender carry more than just camp news, so we are now listing public non-profit, and community re-enactments, and events relating to the war years if sent to the webmaster. Visit it often.

The regular camp business meeting is the First Tuesday of each month. Everyone is encouraged to attend the meetings and be part of the solution and the preservation of our heritage.

The upcoming special meetings, camp meetings, speakers and events will be announced here for your convenience. For more information or to join the camp contact the Commander or Adjutant at BHC780@gmail.com

The Command Post

The Next Camp Event: 

Pvt. Anderson's Cemetery nr. Markham 

Muster in at the 7-11 in Marshall @ 10 AM 

We will caravan from there. 

 Pvt. Anderson was one of the five prisoners killed by Union troops at Front Royal.  Click here for photo 

CANCELLED DUE TO DESCENDANT ILLNESS
WATCH FOR RESCHEDULING

Snow date March 10th.

March 6, 2012 Regular Camp Meeting

7:00 PM  

Commander Goetz's home 

241 Carriage Chase Cr.
Warrenton, Va. 20186  (directions)

All members and friends of the camp are encouraged and welcome to attend.  Our Monthly camp meeting is the place to get involved and make your voice count.  Join us and find out how you can participate, and make a difference.  See you there.

March 30 and 31, 2012  53rd Virginia Division SCV Annual meeting in Virginia Beach , Va.

All members that are able are encouraged to attend and participate and represent the camp.  Please let the Camp Command know if you will attend.

For Registration form and information.  53 Annual SCV Convention Registration

Re-Dedication April 22, 2012 - 2:00 PM

Gen. Lunsford Lindsey Lomax  
Warrenton Cemetery, Warrenton, Va. 

Almost two years after a Confederate general’s grave marker was nearly destroyed by a blunt instrument, his grave marker is repaired and standing despite obvious new scars.
A farmer, 1856 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and officer in the United States Army , he resigned his commission to join the Confederate Army at the outbreak of the War Between the States.  A cavalry commander, he rose to the rank of major general and, at war’s end, surrendered his division along with others under the command of General Joseph E. Johnston.
Distinguished speakers, music, infantry, cavalry re-enactor units and a color guard will pass in review, and artillery and carbine volleys will be performed.  
The public is encouraged to attend, for further information, please contact Dave Goetz, commander of the Black Horse Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, at: 540-351-6073 or by email: mosbyman@infionline.net.

May 25, 2012, Junior ROTCH , H. L. Hunley Awards, Liberty High School.  

Presented by the Commander and vice Commander, all members are encouraged to attend and congratulate the receipts.

Read more about the Confederate H.L.Hunley that is being restored - Click Here