FORT SUMTER CAMP ESSAY CONTEST 2009-2010
ANNUAL COL. J. J. MAHONEY
CONFEDERATE HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Fort Sumter Camp announces the topic for this year’s essay contest for high school students:
“DIXIE"
This Year The Contestants Will Submit A Unified Essay On
The Subjects
“How Did The Name “Dixie” Originate”
“What And Where Is Dixie”
“Why The Song “Dixie-Land” Is An Important Part
Of Southern Heritage”
For additional information and submission forms follow the link to the Fort Sumter Camp essay contest at www.fortsumtercamp.org
A Real
South Carolina
Jewel!
‘Red Doe Plantation’ was built in 1832 by Evander Gregg on land he acquired from his family. Joseph Wilds Wallace acquired the property in December of 1912 from Sarah Jane Evans Singletary. The plantation house including several out buildings has a rich history in the War for Southern Independence. The descendents of the original owner gave this plantation to the Pee Dee Rifles Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, with the stipulation being that it would be resorted and operated as a memento to their Confederate Heritage. A plaque commemorating this donation will be placed when the restoration is complete. Although restorations are underway, it will eventually house a Confederate Museum and be available to SC Camps for meetings and events. How this venture is handled now may influence future families and estates to donate historic structures and property to other camps throughout the state. When you hear the call for help on work details, make preparations to assist or help financially. Read the entire story at the Pee Dee Rifles Camp site. For further information contact:
Vic Phillips
843-679-9686
scconfederateson@aol.com
Sandy Kendall
843-665-1665
skendall@sc.rr.com
