The Jacket of Gray

Fold it up carefully, lay it aside,

Tenderly touch it, look on with pride,

For dear must it be to our hearts evermore,

The jacket of gray, our loved soldier-boy wore

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Alamo City Guards Camp #1325

803 Stoneway Drive,
San Antonio TX 78258-2327

 

Initial SCV Membership Dues are $52.00*

 

Cadet Membership dues are $10.00

 

Sesquicentennial Collector Coin

Sesquicentennial Camp Coin, $10.00 each, available at Camp Meetings or contact Glenn Toothman, 210-488-3498 after 9 May 2011

Invitation

You are invited to attend one of our Camp meetings, to get acquainted and see if you might be interested in joining our Camp. We are constantly looking for new members to assist us in preserving the true history of the South and to honor our ancestors for their bravery and sacrifices.

Individuals whom may not be eligible for the full membership, may become "Friends of the Alamo City Guards Camp" upon recommendation of a member in good standing.

We gather for our meetings on the first Thursday of the month at Grady's Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro, San Antonio. Meetings begin at 7PM, however many gather earlier to enjoy a meal and visit with others.

Our meetings include an opening ceremony, Camp business both old and new, a guest speaker or program, and a drawing for door prizes. We end each meeting with a rousing rendition of "Dixie".

Please join us and bring a relative or friend.

January 2012 Camp Meeting

For a larger view go to Camp Photo Album

SCV now has Official You Tube Site

 

The 6th Texas is offering Sesquicentennial Medals, numbered, for $13 each.   Contact: George 'Bubba' Cheek.

For additional information about the Camp or "Friends of the Alamo City Guards Camp" programs, contact;

Camp Commander, Russ Lane, alamocamp@yahoo.com 210-491-0676

Camp Adjutant, Jim Evetts jevetts@satx.rr.com 210-497-5422

If you are inclined to make tax free donations to the Camp, they should be made payable to;

Alamo City Guards Camp #1325 and mailed to

 

 

The Sons of Confederate Veterans is an organization dedicated to honoring our ancestors of the War.  In no way shape or design is this organization to be used as a conduit of any ideas or notions to disgrace our ancestors

Heritage Not Hate

Respect-Honor-Educate

It's A Confederate Thing

Sons of Confederate Veterans Manifesto of Value

 

Next Meeting, 2 February 2012

The War for Southern Independence Sesquicentennial

1861-1865 - - 2011-2015

January 2012 Alamo Dispatch

Remember to check the Ancestor Biography for the latest submissions by members

Alamo City Guards

The Alamo City Guards, a local militia company comprised of volunteers from the San Antonio area was formed in 1859 with Captain William M. Edgar the commander.

This unit of gallant Texans, later to become a Confederate Artillery Unit, was present at the Twiggs Surrender of US Federal forts and other military property to the state of Texas (Convention Committee).

The Sons of Confederate Veterans is dedicated to preserving the History of these and all gallant men, who served in the Army, Navy and Marines of the Confederacy

We Are an Open Invitation Organization, anybody is welcome to attend our meetings. Come, enjoy, and learn some history from all perspectives.

 

 

Heritage Not Hate

Respect-Honor-Educate

It's A Confederate Thing

This Time of Year, Please take a moment and reflect on our ancestors, from Charleston SC to Appomatox Courthouse VA, at the same time reflect on those that have gone before us, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm and the ongoing in Iraq and Afghanistan.  We have loved ones that have offered and are offering their lives for the defense of this Country, The South and Texas.