PURPOSE
- 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.
Objects of the Children of the Confederacy
Historical
Each month we sponsor historical programs in our Chapter meetings. One of our programs was about Sam Davis, known as Boy Hero of the Confederacy.
Benevolent
At the 2014 General Convention, the President General honored a wounded warrior and presented a check for $10,000 to Wounded Warriors.
Educational
We offer a number of scholarships for our members. For more information, click here.
Memorial
Memorial services are held each year at conventions (Division and General) as well as needed in local areas. Services are led by our Chaplains.
Patriotic
Through the leadership of our Custodian of General, our organization participates in numerous patriotic activities throughout the year including parades.
ELIGIBILITY
Those eligible for active membership are boys and girls from birth to the Annual General CofC Convention (July) after their 18th birthday who are blood descendants, lineal or collateral, of men and women who served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, or 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 whose papers are acceptable by the present requirements for membership. Adopted children are not eligible for membership by virtue of the adoptive parents’ bloodline, but solely by virtue of the natural or biological parents. To obtain an application and for more information, contact us by completing the form below.