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- GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE -
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Reagan Camp #2156 hosted a re-interment and marker dedication for 1st Lt. James G. Blackmon, Wauls Texas Legion. The Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp and the Davis-Reagan Chapter UDC assisted
Reagan Camp Sergeant-at-Arms, Ronnie Hatfield, present the Confederate flag covering 1st Lt. Blackmon's marker to the oldest relative present, Carl Y. "Pete" Bonner
Members of the Reagan Camp and Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp at their post during ceremony. 1st Lt. Blackmon's remains are in a small casket on the table in front of the podium.
Reagan Camp Commander, Marc Robinson, lowers small box containing 1st Lt. Blackmon's earthen remains and a single Texas Confederate button into the grave.
Above: John H. Reagan Camp #2156 held a WBTS education program for the Elkhart Elementary School 5th grade on May 14, 2010 at the Museum for East Texas Culture, Palestine, Texas
Right: Reagan Camp member Rudy Ray, doing a first person presentation at the Camp's education program for the Elkhart Elementary School 5th grade on May 14, 2010 at the Museum for ETC, Palestine
Reagan Camp Color Guard leading in the re-enactors for the beginning of the 2 marker dedication ceremony at Foster Cemetery, Anderson County Texas on May 22, 2010
The two marker dedication ceremony held for Pvt. James Loflin and Pvt. George. W. Milner at Foster Cemetery on May 22, 2010 was well attended by family and friends. The John H. Reagan Camp #2156, Sons of the Confederate Veterans was assisted by the Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp #1012 of Teague, Texas, the Davis-Reagan Chapter #2292 United Daughters of the Confederacy of Palestine, Texas, and the Ladies of the Reagan Camp.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 of Palestine, TX and the Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp #1012 of Teague, TX team up at the annual Military weekend at the Texas State Railroad park near Palestine, Texas held on May 29-30, 2010. There were military re-enactors and equipment depicting many different wars America has been engaged in as well as a WWII battle re-enactment seen after a train ride to the battleground. SCV members fired the Val Verde Battery's howitzer several times each day as well as the opening round for each mornings ceremony. Members from our camps presented a Confederate living history type exihibit as well as having a recruiting table nearby. SCV members spoke with many visitors, other re-enactors, and passed out many business cards each day and posed so visitors could take pictures. Photo above left: L-R standing, Reagan Camp members Marc Robinson, David Dyer, Billie Newsom, Dan Dyer, Frank Moore, John Barnhart and kneeling is J-S-N Camp member Stanley Black. Photo above right: L-R Billie Newsom, Frank Moore, John Barnhart, Stanley Black, and Marc Robinson stand near the recruiting table.
Davis-Reagan Chapter UDC annual John H. Reagan Memorial Ceremony, held on Oct. 9, 2010 this year, one day after his birthdate. The ceremony was held at his old home site, he called Ft. Houston, in Palestine. The Reagan Camp #2156 assisted with the colors and fired 3 rifles and cannon volleys. The John H. Reagan Chapter UDC from Gatesville, Texas assisted as well. L-R, Angela and Dr. James Burleson from Gatesville; Marc Robinson, Billy Newsom, John Barnhart, Frank Moore, Gary Williams, Dan Dyer, Ronnie Hatfield, Kirby McCord, and Calvin Nicholson of the Reagan Camp 2156; and Jane Pitts of Gatesville. The home site and monument is located at the intersection of West Reagan Street at Industrial Blvd. outside the Loop. The old original brick side walk leading up to the front porch is still there.
Veterans in the Park Day, 11-6-2010 in Reagan Park, Palestine, Texas. Members of the Reagan Camp representing Confederate veterans during the ceremony.
The John H. Reagan Camp's "Val Verde Battery" opened up the Veterans in the Park Day ceremony on 11-6-2010 with the firing of a cannon in Reagan Park, Palestine, Texas.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 "Val Verde Battery" in the foreground during the Saturday battle at the Liendo Plantation Civil War Weekend reenactment, 11-20-2010
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 "Val Verde Battery" members at the Liendo Plantation Civil War Weekend reenactment. L-R, John Barnhart, Marc Robinson, Ashton Moore, Kirby McCord, Frank Moore, and Calving Nicholson, 11-20-2010
CAMP EVENTS
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 hosted a Confederate grave marker dedication for Pvt. Lloyd T. Holmes, Co. C of the 13th Alabama Infantry CSA, and called a roll of honor for all 23 Confederate Veterans buried at the Tennessee Colony Cemetery, in Anderson County Texas on December 18, 2010. The Reagan Camp's Valverde Artillery Battery fired 3 rounds with their cannon and the Reagan Guards fired 3 volley's with their rifles this day.
The Val Verde Artillery Battery and the Reagan Guards are pictured with the family (John’s widow, son and daughter) at the Confederate funeral ceremony for long time SCV member, Adjutant of the Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp, and re-enactor with the Val Verde Battery, John L. Robinson.
The Texas Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans hosted an education event at Camp Gilmont near Gilmer, Texas from December 1-5, 2010 to commerate the first year of of the sesquicentenial of the War Between the States. It was called the Road to Secession and depicted events that caused the Good Christian people of the South to seceed. Pictured above are impersonators that took part in one stage of the event.
Rudy Ray, of the John H. Reagan Camp #2156, did an outstanding job impersonating John H. Reagan and educating many school children and adults over the course of the Texas Division SCV sesquicentenial event titled, "The Road to Secession."
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 hosted a grave marker dedication for Pvt. George Bars, Co. B, 11 Battalion, Louisiana Infantry, C.S.A.on March 19, 2011.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 recruitng display at Camp Ford's Living History event hosted by the Douglas Camp.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 held a flag ceremony at the Anderson County courthouse on April 1 to raise the Confederate First National Flag under the U.S. and Texas Flag. This was done in honor and remembrance of the 1000 Confederate veterans who served Anderson County during the War Between the States. There are over 500 Confederate Veterans buried in Anderson County.
The Confederate First National Flag flying at the Anderson County Courthouse on April 1, 2011. The intent behind the flying of the flag was solely out of honor and rememberence during the month of April, which is Confederate History Month in Texas established by Texas Senate Resolution No. 526 on March 30, 1999.
Above left:The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 SCV assisted the Davis-Reagan Chapter #2292 UDC at their annual Confederate Memorial Day ceremony held on April 23, 2011. A grave marker that was acquired from the U. S. Veterans Administration was dedicated during the ceremony for Pvt. Thomas M. Butler, Co. H, 1st Reg. Texas Infantry C.S.A. in the Old City Cemetery, Palestine, Texas. Reagan Camp members pictured from left to right are Adjutant Dan Dyer, Sgt. John Barnhart, Billy Newsom, Calvin Nicholson, Historian Gary Williams, Vernon Holliman, 1st Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Hatfield, Chaplain Rod Skelton, Jace Wilson, Commander Marc Robinson, Dwain Schoppe, and Frank Moore. The flag in the photo is an authentic silk reproduction of the 1st Texas Infantry’s battle flag. The original flag was made by the regiment’s first Colonel Louis T. Wigfall’s daughter, Lula. Companies G and H of the famous 1st Texas Infantry Regiment were all from Anderson County Texas. Above right: The Reagan Camp Honor Guard and Color Guard march in to post the colors and begin the ceremony. Photos by Geri Lynn Wright
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 represented the Confederate Veterans at a Veterans Rally in Crockett, Texas on April 30, 2011. The name of the Rally was God, Family, and Country.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 SCV set up a recruiting booth at the Veterans Rally in Crockett, Texas on April 30, 2011 as well as fired two rounds from one of the Val Verde Howitzers (cannon behind display).
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 SCV participated in the Neches, Texas Heritage Day event on May 7, 2011. Above camp members and helpers are pictured in the cannon trailer (can't see the cannon real well) preparing for the parade through downtown Neches.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 set up a recruiting booth (background) and displayed authentic rifles, pistols, and ammunition on a table (foreground) used during the War to Prevent Southern Independence at the Neches Heritage Day on May 7, 2011.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 SCV of Palestine, Texas hosted a four Confederate grave marker dedication ceremony at the Day Cemetery about 4 miles east of Fairfield on May 21, 2011. The ceremony honored the sons and grandson-in-law of William Wiley Day: Pvt. William Jackson Day, Pvt. James J. Day, 2 D Corp. Francis M. Day, and Pvt. Albert Thomas Miles.The Reagan Camp was assisted by the Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp #1012 SCV of Teague, Texas and the Colonel Roger Q. Mills, Chapter #2466 United Daughters of the Confederacy of Corsicana, Texas.
The John H. Reagan Camp #2156 Val Verde Artillery Battery demonstrates the firing of a howitzer cannon to the Elkhart 5th graders in Reagan Park, just outside of the Museum for East Texas Culture. May 20, 2011
Historian, Norris White, Jr., who is from Palestine, made one of the four presentations given to the Elkhart ISD 5th grade students. Mr. White's presentation was over the Forgotten Confederates (Confederate Soldiers and Sailors of African, Native American, and Hispanic descent). May 20, 2011
The above photo of the John H. Reagan Camp #2156 SCV Palestine, Texas Val Verde Battery appeared on the CBS NEWS website in a Memorial Day Slide show with captions. The slide show included memorial day event photos from across the country. The above photo was taken by local attorney, Stuart Whitaker, The AP picked it up and then it was used by a few newspapers and CBS. The photo is of the Reagan Camp's Battery firing a 12 mountain howitzer. The camp members were participating at the Texas State Railroad Park during Military Weekend, May 28-29, 2011, to honor all American veterans including our Confederate veterans. The event was held with various reenactors from different wars participating.
Members and Officers of the John H. Reagan Camp #2156 who attending the 2011 Texas Division SCV Reunion held in Bryan, Texas on June 3-5 are from left to right, Historian Gary Williams, Chaplain Rod Skelton, 2nd Lt. Cmdr. Rudy Ray, Qtr. Mstr. Frank Moore, and Commander Marc Robinson
Reagan Camp #2156 members and assistants posed by two of the seven Confederate grave markers dedicated at Augusta Cemetery near Grapeland, Texas on June 5, 2011. They are from left to right: Nancy Bundrick (UDC), Adjutant Dan Dyer, Billy Newsom, Holden Shamburger (back row – Douglas Camp), Chaplain Rod Skelton (middle row), Commander Marc Robinson (kneeling), Craig Robinson, Quartermaster Frank Moore, Caraline Robinson, Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Hatfield, Historian Gary Williams, Deborah Robinson, and Channa Robinson. Not pictured, but taking part in the ceremony was Sgt.-at-Arms John Barnhart, Dale Roberts, and Shirley Roberts.
Reagan Camp #2156 erected a flag pole in Anderson County on July 9, 2011 to fly a Confederate Battle flag in honor and memory of Confederate Veterans. From left to right are Cmdr. Marc Robinson, Adjt. Dan Dyer, Billy Newsom, Chap. Rod Skelton, Qtr. Mstr. Frank Moore, Vernon Holliman, and Lt. Cmdr. Ronnie Hatfield.
Reagan Camp's completed flag project on July 9, 2011 on FM 315 at AN CO RD 448 near Palestine, TX. Sign at base of flag pole reads: This flag flies in honor and memory of the almost 1000 Confederate Veterans from Anderson County who marched off to war, one third of them to never return, and the over 500 Confederate Veterans from all across the South who are buried here in this county. Provided by www.reaganscvcamp.org
Reagan Camp Delegates in foreground applaud CIC Michael Givins at the 2011 National SCV Reunion in Montgomery, AL.
Reagan Camp participated in the 2011 Veterans Day Parade in Palestine, Texas. Cannon on float with Confederate Color Guard following.
