The Children of the Confederacy is an organization of young people from infancy through the General Convention after their eighteenth birthday who are descendants of men or women who honorably served the Confederate States ofAmerica in the Army, Navy or Civil capacity. The objects of the organization are to broaden the scope of interest in the projects of the Children of the Confederacy that are Historical, Benevolent, Educational, Patriotic, and Memorial. To honor and perpetuate the memory and deeds of high principles of the men and women of the Confederacy. To observe properly all Confederate Memorial Days. To strengthen the ties of friendship among members of the Organization. To serve society through civic affairs and to perpetuate National patriotism as our ancestors once defended their beliefs.
Eligibility
Those eligible for membership are boys and girls who are blood descendants, lineal or collateral of men and women who served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, Civil Service or gave Material Aid to the cause or those who are lineal or collateral descendants of members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy or the Sons of Confederate Veterans whose papers are acceptable by the present requirements of membership.
Creed
Because we desire to perpetuate, in love and honor, the heroic deeds of those who enlisted in the Confederate Services, and upheld its flag through four years of war, we, the children of the South, have united in an Organization called the "Children of the Confederacy," in which our strength, enthusiasm and love of justice can exert its influence.
We, therefore pledge ourselves to preserve pure ideals; to honor the memory of our beloved Veterans; to study and teach the truths of history (one of the most important of which is, that the War Between the States was not a rebellion, nor was its underlying cause to sustain slavery). and always to act in a manner that will reflect honor upon our noble and patriotic ancestors.
The Children of the Confederacy Chapters are sponsored by Chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Please note:
The Louisiana Division Children of the Confederacy Convention will be held in Metairie, LA on June 26-27, 2010.
The 2010 General Children of the Confederacy Convention will be held in Decatur, Georgia on July 21-24, 2010.
The name "United Daughters of the Confederacy" is a registered trademark of the General Organization and may not be used outside the Organization without the express written consent of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The official UDC insignia is a registered trademark of the General Organization and may not be used without the express written consent of the President General.
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