The Dragoons enjoyed hosting a record number of participants at the camp's annual Christmas social
Friday evening 14 December 2018 and had a wonderful time socializing, partaking
of an excellent catered Christmas meal and basking in the history and ambiance
of the beautiful Buena Vista Mansion. It appears that all 67 persons who preregistered for the social were able to attend which resulted in a slightly
overflow crowd but seating capacity was increased using the foyer. Everyone was comfortable with the table arrangement and delighted in the festivities of
the evening. Bill and Peggy Myrick provided beautiful centerpieces which were set atop the linen tablecloths which made the parlor look beautiful.
The party had outstanding piano music from the pianist who played period music and
Christmas classics throughout the evening. She also entertained us with solo renditions of "O Holy Night" and of course, "DIXIE"! Camp 1524 is blessed with our Chaplain, Tom Snowden who presented special music leading everyone in singing
Christmas carols and performing a beautiful presentation of “Mary Did You
Know?” Additionally, new member John Dennis was sworn in, Darlene Leistner provided a history of Buena Vista
Mansion where the original Dragoons had a reunion in 1901, 1st Lt. Harold Grooms read a hilarious version of "The Cajun Night Before Christmas" and, everyone enjoyed a delicious catered meal by Smokin S Restaurant. Buena Vista was decorated with greenery and Christmas decorations including a live Christmas Tree and many folks took the opportunity for a self guided tour of the mansion. Compatriot Bill Anthony from Tallassee was unable to attend because
of health issues but Pat Godwin graciously read a very special poem written by Bill to commemorate the evening. Prayers and heartfelt thanks go out to Brother Bill at this
time struggling with health problems and all Confederate compatriots thank him for all the tremendous contributions he has made and
continues to make to Southern Heritage. A number of members contributed doorprizes which culminated the festivities with drawing and distribution handled by
Mrs. Kerri Waldo and Brent Jenks.
Pictured
below are those in period dress, John and Nancy Land from the Montgomery Semple Camp with his sister who came all the way from
Denmark; Commander Stuart Waldo who emceed the event; Pat Godwin reading Bill’s poem and Todd Kiskaden
in Confederate uniform standing in front of Buena Vista where we had draped a
beautiful Battle Flag provided by Past Commander Wyatt Willis.
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