July 1, 2010
The following General Communiqué is issued by the South Carolina Division Commander:
GENERAL COMMUNIQUÉ
South Carolina Division
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Compatriots of the South Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans,
As most of you are aware, the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum has become a victim of the cuts to the SC State Budget. Although the potential for closure of the museum is still very real, it appears that sufficient funds MAY be available, (through other sources) and the doors will most likely remain open through the end of 2010 until the next General Assembly comes into session in January 2011.
However, the sobering reality remains that monies will be tight in our State for years to come and the CRR & MM will have difficulty acquiring sufficient funding to operate in the future. It's difficult to imagine that our State legislators would allow a 114 year old museum to close its doors, but simply stated, if money is not available what other recourse will the State have…..these questions and many others have not been answered yet, so the "jury" is still out.
Meanwhile, what can we do, as an organization to show our support, appreciation and dedication to our own mission of preserving the memory and legacy of our Confederate ancestors?
The answer is sometimes painful but it still falls on our shoulders. Therefore I wish to share a new membership program, now in place, at the CRR & MM. This membership program, combined with ticket, gift shop sales and donations hopes to generate enough revenue to keep the museum open each year and for years to come. This is, unfortunately, the path that many museums, across the country, have been required to implement.
I always hate to come to you, our SCV membership, for money; it seems there is always a need and certainly one for more funds than we each can afford. However, I am asking each of you who are able to join me in support for our SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum and purchase a membership today. This museum (our museum) is the last remaining and primary vestige of South Carolina Military History. Our ancestors gave much to our State and asked nothing in return; some even gave the ultimate sacrifice. Financially, this may be a sacrifice to many of you. I only ask that you consider it and join me if you can. I've sent my check in today's USPS mail; will you send yours today?
Sincerely,
Proud descendant of James Hunter Simpson, 2nd SC Cavalry, Company G
"Not for fame or reward,
Not for place or for rank,Not lured by ambition,
Or goaded by necessity,But in simple
Obedience to duty,As they understood it
These men suffered allSacrificed All
Dared all, And Died "National Confederate Monument
Arlington, Virginia
NEVER FORGET!
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