The 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Living History Show was, as usual, attended by some 10,000 history enthusiasts, from several states and foreign countries. Meanwhile our SCV Major General Cleburne recruiting booth was tended by various combinations of camp members at one time or another, who answered a variety of questions from many interested prospects.
The Confederate battle flag almost always draws attention, which ranges from unconcealed delight, to an occasional look of quiet contempt. Stories of Confederate ancestors and Southern heritage were proudly proclaimed by many a passerby while, conversely, one person informed those who would listen that “the reason Southerners are so mean is due to the slave culture.” Well, perhaps calling someone so misinformed and ignorant a moron is not proper etiquette for a gentleman?
Nevertheless, the 2017 excursion was a success, as we were visited by a good many young people, Southern sympathizers, and knowledgeable historians. Camp members/friends present included: Mike Lechenet, Jim & Kathy Pendergrass, Dan Stice, Duane Peachey, Henry Hawker, Cody Christensen, Bob Fragala, and Rick Bigham. The Cleburne Camp quarterly meeting was held Saturday afternoon on the Expo Center premises, where it was determined by a unanimous vote that the sixty dollars raised during the weekend will go toward the plaque for Private George E. Daft, Company F, 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry, at the Michigan Military Heritage Museum in Grass Lake.
DEO VINDICE!
- James Perkins
Commander
Major General Patrick Ronayne Cleburne Camp #2257 (Grand Rapids, MI)
Army of Tennessee, Sons of Confederate Veterans
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