Running the Blockade-- The Civil War Today
1. Voter Bothered by Rebel Flag at Delaware Polling Place-- A voter in last Tuesday's New Hampshire primary was offended by a Confederate flag hanging from a truck bay at the Roxana Volunteer Fire Co.'s Station 2 in Sussex County. It was taken down after the complaint was registered. Only the US, Delaware, and polling place flags are allowed to be flown at voting sites in Delaware.
2. Trial for three Teenagers Set in Alabama-- An April 10th trial date has been set for the three Alabama teenagers accused of defacing the Confederate monument of the capitol grounds in Montgomery. They will be charged with first degree criminal mischief. They are all 17, so their names have not been released because of their age.
Montgomery attorney Richard Keith considers it as a teenage prank saying they were good kids from good families. Community service, restitution, and an apology are in order.
I can go with that punishment, but also think they should also have to take a course in Confederate history or perhaps have to attend a Civil War reenactment with Confederates. The boys, who are white, need a refresher on their heritage.
3. Battle of Velverde, NM Reenactment-- In February, 1862, 2,600 Texans invaded the Rio Grande Valley in NM. They captured Union Fort Craig on Feb. 16th and the Battle of Velverde was fought Feb. 21st. This Feb. 23rd, there will be a reenactment of the battle.
4. New SCV Camp in Kentucky-- The Confederation grows stronger as 15 men attended the organizational meeting at the Princeton, Ky, Public Library on Jan. 31st.
It was attended by Dr. Tom Hiter, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Kentucky Division commander.
At one time, Caldwell County, where Princeton is located, had a United Confederate Veterans chapter called the Jim Perace Camp. Its original banner was displayed at the event.
Still Running that Blockade. --The Old B-R'er.
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