Forrest’s Dispatch
General Nathan Bedford Forrest Sons of Confederate Veterans, Rome, GA.
Camp 469 Newsletter – November, 2006
“A Historical Education & Preservation Organization”
NEXT MEETING
The next Camp 469 meeting will be held Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Sara Hightower Library beginning at 7 p.m.
Our guest speaker will be local historian Chip Tilley. Chip will give an informative talk on the railroad system in Rome during the Civil War.
FINAL CALL FOR DUES
November 1st is the deadline for paying Camp and National dues. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to renew, it’s not too late. Send your dues to SCV Camp 469, 76 Plantation Drive, Rome, GA 30165 or bring them to the November meeting.
GENERAL STAND WATIE EXHIBIT
The Chieftains Museum will continue to host an exhibit featuring General Stand Watie through November 15th.
General Stand Watie was a Cherokee Indian from the Calhoun area and the last Confederate General to surrender his sword.
Don’t miss this unique learning opportunity at Chieftains.
CAMP ELECTIONS
Just a reminder that the Camp 469 election of officers for 2007 will be held at the December meeting. Committee members are open to nominations and seek your input. Contact Earl Eskridge at 706-378-3461 with your nominations for camp officers.
RE-ENACTING ITEMS FOR SALE
Alman Garrett, a local civil war re-enactor, is retiring from performing living histories and is liquidating his stuff. A variety of items are for sale such as uniforms, dresses and a wall tent. Contact Alman or his wife, Sylvia, at 706-295-1081 for additional information.
GEORGIA ARCHIVES VAULT
Sec. of State Cathy Cox recently announced a release of the Georgia Archives popular Virtual Vault. The archives provide online access to records that have shaped Georgia’s history. The new vault contains over 50,000 images, many of them never before available.
Log on to: www.GeorgiaArchives.org and click on the Virtual Vault logo.
HERITAGE HOLIDAYS THANKS
A big thanks to all who participated in the Camp 469 booth at the Coosa Valley Fair in early October and the many other activities during Heritage Holidays.
The booth at the Coosa Valley Fair was a big success from a financial and recruiting basis. We sold a lot of T-shirts, hats and flags to fair goers and made a number of strong contacts within the community. The same goes for the activities along the river during the encampments and ironclad battles.
Word has filtered out that the Camp booth at the Cave Spring festival was a big hit. The raffle on the saber was the highlight of the weekend. Thanks to all who helped.
CAMP CALENDAR
A number of opportunities to participate in Camp activities are just around the corner. Activities range from parades to the annual Jefferson Davis Memorial Dinner.
We have been very successful during parade season collecting awards from the surrounding communities.
The parade season kicks off in Rome on Tuesday November 28th. This year’s theme will be “A Hometown Christmas.”
Parade dates
Nov. 28th Rome
Dec. 2nd Summerville
Dec. 7th Dalton
Dec. 9th Cave Spring
Dec.14th Calhoun
SCV CAMP 469
76 Plantation Drive
Rome, GA 30165
Editor: Jim Dugger