Black Confederate History Month
 
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.
 
Black Confederate History Month
 
Date: Sunday, 8 February 2009
Time: 2:30 PM
 
http://genebrooks.blogspot.com/2009/02/black-history-month-in-whiteville-nc.html
 
In honor of black history month, the Columbus County Volunteers, Camp #749, North Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will honor two black Confederate soldiers from Columbus County, NC with a grave marker dedication ceremony at the Horace Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Boardman, NC.
 
The keynote speaker will be Marvin Nicholson, an educator who specializes in black involvement in the War for Southern Independence. Mr. Nicholson holds degrees from the University of Southern California and Seton Hall.
 
A cannon salute by black and white Confederate re-enactors will conclude the ceremony.
 
The service is open to the public. The cemetery is located at 11001 Old NC Hwy 74 in Evergreen NC. For further details or directions, please contact Bill Ghent at ncscv.camp.794@gmail.com