Greetings and welcome to the official website of the Commander in Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

 The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) is the direct heir of the United Confederate Veterans, and the oldest hereditary organization for male descendents of Confederate soldiers. Organized at Richmond, Virginia in 1896, the SCV continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and non-political organization dedicated to ensuring that a true history of the 1861-1865 period is preserved.

 In late 1860 and early 1861, many people of the South rose up to throw off the yoke of what had become an oppressive government that was no longer adhering to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Perhaps at no time in history has such a powerful nation been formed, with armies raised for her defense, as quickly as was the determined states of the Confederacy in 1861. But this task was imperative as the government of the North had already commenced an invasion of the South with the intention of forcing her continued membership in the Northern union by the point of the bayonet.

 During this struggle the Confederate military was hampered with a force much smaller than that of the enemy and was more often than not, without adequate supplies. Still, through brilliant strategy and tactics, they managed to win victory after victory, forever inscribing the definition of Southern manhood into the annals of history.

 Unfortunately, as the years wore on, attrition rendered further undertaking pointless; the great armies of the Confederacy were forced to abandon the defense of their homes and country. While holding their heads high, the men in Grey, made their way back home to give much needed protection to their wives and families and put the pieces back together as best they could.

 It is with the same determined spirit and love of home and tradition that we, the sons of these great men, continue to honour their deeds and defend our birthright of a noble Southern Heritage. Our Confederate ancestors bequeathed to us a military tradition of valor, patriotism, devotion to duty, and a spirit of self-sacrifice. Today, our traditions of faith in God, honour and chivalry are under attack by forces of multiculturalism and history revisionists.

 If you are descended from a Confederate soldier, sailor or marine and wish to honour and strengthen these honourable American traditions, then join with us in the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Together we will defend the Confederate soldier's good name, his cause and his symbols and see that future generations are taught the true history of the South. For information about joining the Sons of Confederate Veterans, please click here.

Respectfully yours,

Michael Givens
givens.scv@gmail.com