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INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 30+ YRS

First Published & Printed in 1994

INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA FOR OVER 30 YEARS!
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DAR and Colonial Dames Start New 2018-2019 Year

By Pam Durham
L-R: Dr. Julia Barnes, Corresponding Secretary and Librarian, Ann Mayfield, 2nd Vice Regent; Regina Luker, Vice Regent and Pam Durham, Regent.
L-R: Dr. Julia Barnes, Corresponding Secretary and Librarian, Ann Mayfield, 2nd Vice Regent; Regina Luker, Vice Regent and Pam Durham, Regent.

In a joint meeting, the Anderson County chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Colonial Dames of America (CDA) both held their first meeting of their 2018-2019 year on Saturday, September 8, at the Redwood Café in Anderson.  The DAR Hudson Berry Chapter and the CDA Jacob Van der Chapters were represented by the following members:   Julia Barnes, Diane Brown, Amy Campbell, Cynthia Campbell, Linda Cushing, Pamela Durham, Mary Ellen Ellenburg, Deborah Hogan, Alecia Jellicorse, Regina Luker, Ann Mayfield, Abigail Moreno, Cathy Stegall, Jennette Tuttle, Cheryl Anne Tuttle, Jeanette Taylor, Barbara Warren, and Barbara Wilson.

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Museum of Revolutionary War History - Guest Gail Johnson

By Press Release
The Museum of Revolutionary War History - Gail Johnson

The Cockade of John Paul Jones

By Heather Sheen

From Scottish Merchant to American Naval Captain

If there was one thing the fiery John Paul Jones was good at, it was getting into - and out of - trouble.

He was apprenticed to the sea trade at age 13, a normal starting age for that career. (Young apprentices were expected to continue their schooling on board the ship.)

But what wasn't normal was the fact that by age 21 he was captain of the ship. When the original captain and the mate of his ship died of yellow fever, John took charge and brought the ship safely back to port. In reward, the ship's owners confirmed him as captain and gave him part ownership.

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New Member Sworn in SCV

By Bob Dill, Publisher
Brian Poerschman is sworn in as a new member of the 16th Regiment, SC, Volunteers, Camp 36 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was sworn in by Camp Commander Frank Tucker as 1st Lt. Commander Larry Waddell looks on.
Brian Poerschman is sworn in as a new member of the 16th Regiment, SC, Volunteers, Camp 36 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was sworn in by Camp Commander Frank Tucker as 1st Lt. Commander Larry Waddell looks on.

SCV Member Receives Life Membership Certificate

By Bob Dill, Publisher
16th Regiment, SC, Volunteers Camp 36 Sons of Confederate Veterans Commander Frank Tucker presents Robert Elrod the War Service Medal and Division Life Member certificate.
16th Regiment, SC, Volunteers Camp 36 Sons of Confederate Veterans Commander Frank Tucker presents Robert Elrod the War Service Medal and Division Life Member certificate.

Pastor Charged Confederate “Sons”

By Bob Dill, Publisher
Rev. Creighton Lovelace was the guest speaker at the May meeting of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, 16th Regiment, SC Volunteers, Camp 36. Rev. Lovelace charged the “sons” to dedicate themselves to carrying out the charge given to them by Confederate Veteran Gen. Stephen Dill Lee to ensure that “true history of the South is past on to future generations.”
Rev. Creighton Lovelace was the guest speaker at the May meeting of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, 16th Regiment, SC Volunteers, Camp 36. Rev. Lovelace charged the “sons” to dedicate themselves to carrying out the charge given to them by Confederate Veteran Gen. Stephen Dill Lee to ensure that “true history of the South is past on to future generations.”

Two New Members Join 16th Regiment SCV

By Bob Dill, Publisher
Clyde W. Rector, at left, and Jackson Lee Tucker were sworn in as new members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans by 16th Regiment Commander Frank Tucker, Camp Chaplain Pastor Mark Evans and Larry Waddell.
Clyde W. Rector, at left, and Jackson Lee Tucker were sworn in as new members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans by 16th Regiment Commander Frank Tucker, Camp Chaplain Pastor Mark Evans and Larry Waddell.
  1. Confederate Memorial Service 2018 at Springwood Cemetery
  2. May 12, 2018 Tour of Historic Chicora
  3. SC Division CofC Dedicates Southern Cross of Honor
  4. 241st Anniversary of the Battle of the Great Cane Break
  5. Philip Porter Revolutionary War Patriot Honored on Veterans Day
  6. Historic Trip to Richmond, Virginia
  7. Children Visit Four-Story Plantation Built around 1830

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