Rosin Heels Events
Camp Calendar 2015
Lee-Jackson Celebration
The Lee / Jackson birthday celebration will to be held once again at Behtlehem Baptist Church on the last Saturday of Jan. Doors open at around 5 PM and opening ceremonies begininng at 5:30 PM. The meal will be $15.00 ea. and we need reservations by the Tuesday of that week. You may pay at the door. If you make a reservation and do not let us know ahead that you cannot attend, you WILL be expected to pay, whether a member or non-member of the SCV. We cannot subsidize forgetfulness, or the lack of social manners. For info contact 601-649-1867 weekdays or 601-319-7027 weekends, or email [email protected]
Okalona Reenactment
The 2nd Annual Okalona Reenactment will take place February 23-25 near Okalona, MS. Last year was the 150th Anniversary Event and the first year it was held. This year looks to be bigger & better. Come help a Mississippi Event prosper.
Spring Pilgrimage
The annual trip to Routhland Plantation will take place on Saturday March 21 from 8 am-2pm in Natchez, MS. It is held in conjunction with the Spring Pilgrimage tour. There will be a Confederate encampment, musket firings, and live period music. Easter is the following day and should not be a conflict.
Pinefest
The Annual Pinefest hosted by Landrum's Homestead and Village will be held on Saturday April 25th from 9am-3pm in Laurel, MS. The Jones County Rosin Heels SCV Camp # 227 will be having a living history setup on the grounds.
Confederate Memorial Day at Beauvoir
Beauvoir will host the annual Confederate Memorial Day Festivities at Beauvoir; The Last Home of CSA President Jefferson Davis on Saturday April 25 in Biloxi, MS. There will be a pot-luck picnic on the grounds, as well as a program with speakers and a Confederate honor guard.
120th Annual Division Reunion
120th Annual Reunion - Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be hosted by the Gen. William Barksdale Camp #1220 in Columbus, MS. June 5-7. Make checks Payable to the SCV Camp 1220 MAIL TO: 2015 MS Division Reunion; P.O. Box 404, Aberdeen, MS. 39730.
CONTACT INFORMATION Jim Strickland, Jr. - [email protected] ; Phone: 662-570-1581 . Hotel Information: Courtyard Marriott 1995 6th Street North Columbus, Mississippi, 39701. 662-245-1540. All Registered SCV / OCR members will receive a Name Badge, Reunion Medal, Reunion Program, and a “Reunion goodie bag”. Late Door Registration will receive the same only as long as supplies last. OCR Registrants will have a Ladies Tea in lieu of a Reunion Medal. All registrations submitting payments must be post-marked appropriately within the specified time-frame. No refunds to be distributed for cancellations on or after June 01, 2015. Tours will be of the Starksville Civil War Arsenal or the Stephen D. Lee Home. ***For your convenience, ALL events except for the optional tours, will be held on-site at the host hotel***
CONTACT INFORMATION Jim Strickland, Jr. - [email protected] ; Phone: 662-570-1581 . Hotel Information: Courtyard Marriott 1995 6th Street North Columbus, Mississippi, 39701. 662-245-1540. All Registered SCV / OCR members will receive a Name Badge, Reunion Medal, Reunion Program, and a “Reunion goodie bag”. Late Door Registration will receive the same only as long as supplies last. OCR Registrants will have a Ladies Tea in lieu of a Reunion Medal. All registrations submitting payments must be post-marked appropriately within the specified time-frame. No refunds to be distributed for cancellations on or after June 01, 2015. Tours will be of the Starksville Civil War Arsenal or the Stephen D. Lee Home. ***For your convenience, ALL events except for the optional tours, will be held on-site at the host hotel***
120th National SCV Reunion/Convention
The 2015 General Reunion of the Sons of Confederate Veterans hosted by the Major General J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343 is honored to host the 120th National Reunion in 2015 in Richmond, Virginia on July 15- 19, 2014, Richmond, VA. Make Checks Payable to: SCV Reunion 2015
Mail Registration To: SCV Reunion 2015...PO Box 29814...Henrico, VA 23242-0814. For more information contact Edwin Ray, Committee Chairman - 804-517-6587 or [email protected] or
[email protected]. Reunion Website: http://www.jebstuartcamp.org/2015reunion; Camp Website: http://www.jebstuartcamp.org/ Host Hotel Information: Double Tree by Hilton; 1021 Koger Center Boulevard; Richmond, VA 23235; Tel: 1-804-379-3800. Rates are $109.00 a night. Ask for the "SCV Reunion Special Rate." All prices are subject to state and local taxes.
Mail Registration To: SCV Reunion 2015...PO Box 29814...Henrico, VA 23242-0814. For more information contact Edwin Ray, Committee Chairman - 804-517-6587 or [email protected] or
[email protected]. Reunion Website: http://www.jebstuartcamp.org/2015reunion; Camp Website: http://www.jebstuartcamp.org/ Host Hotel Information: Double Tree by Hilton; 1021 Koger Center Boulevard; Richmond, VA 23235; Tel: 1-804-379-3800. Rates are $109.00 a night. Ask for the "SCV Reunion Special Rate." All prices are subject to state and local taxes.
Summer Cookout
The Camp #227 summer cookout is held at the end of July each year at the Mauldin Community Center near Laurel, MS. It is potluck style with the Camp providing the meat. Contact info is George Jaynes - [email protected]
or 601-428-5570.
or 601-428-5570.
Southern Heritage Conference
The Southern Heritage Conference will be held August 7-8, 2015 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. It is hosted by the Jones County Rosin Heels Camp #227 and is one of the only conferences or seminars of its kind. There are quality speakers, vendors, and Compatriots from all over attend. Contact info is George Jaynes - [email protected] or 601-428-5570.
Fall Muster
The 29th Annual Fall Muster Reenactment will be held on October 16-18 this year at the Last Home of President Jefferson Davis at Beauvoir in beautiful Biloxi. MS. There will be battles both days, tours of the house & Presidential Library, and much more. Please make plans to attend and help support the crown jewel of the Mississippi Coast. Contact information can be found at http://www.beauvoir.org/ .
Deason House
Camp #227 will assist the Tallahala Chapter of the DAR with the annual Halloween Tour of the historic Deason House located in Ellisville, MS. There will be a Confederate soldiers encampment next to the house. Tours go from 6pm until and the cost is $5 per person. It will take place on Saturday October 31, 2015.
Landrum's Living History/Skirmish
Camp #227 will take part in the annual Christmas Celebration at Landrum's Homestead and Village on Saturday November 28 located near Laurel, MS. There will be a Confederate encampment, vendors, music, wagon rides, and 3 skirmishes between Confederates and the hated Yankees. Not to mention, a large pot of 'Possum Stew. It is an all day event that will happen, rain or shine.
Christmas Parades
The Rosin Heels Camp marches in multiple Christmas Parades in the month of December. The first parade will be the Sertoma of Laurel Christmas Parade set for December 5th. Everyone meets at Carl Ford's office in downtown Laurel, MS. about 9am. Then everyone moves to the parade route for formation around 10 am. This is the largest Christmas Parade in the state and there is a lot of rifle firing duing the parade.
The next parade is the same day in Petal, MS. Everyone meets at 4pm at the Hudson's Salvage Parking lot with parade step-off about 5 pm.
The next parade is the same day in Petal, MS. Everyone meets at 4pm at the Hudson's Salvage Parking lot with parade step-off about 5 pm.