Prattville Dragoons SCV Camp 1524 Community Service Initiatives

Camp 1524 is a very active camp dedicated to the SCV charge to guard our Southern history and heritage and perpetuate the ideals our ancestors cherished in the defense of their homeland.   The SCV and Camp 1524 are a 501.c.3. organization using funds generated thru membership dues and fundraisers in many ways as part of our outreach, community service and benevolent initiatives.  In the past year, our camp has continued to maintain a number of local historic cemeteries including Indian Hill and Robinson Springs, mowing and  trimming the grass throughout the growing season.   The camp places flags (Confederate and US) on veteran's graves at local cemeteries for Memorial Day(s).   Annually the camp makes a $500 donation to the Alabama State Archives for historic flag and artifacts preservation.  Camp members volunteer at a Salvation Army red kettle during the Christmas season for two days.  Two canned food drives were completed in the past year including our annual Thanksgiving food drive and another one for COVID19 relief for the Autauga Interfaith Care Center local food bank;  over $1200 and hundreds of pounds of food were donated to AICC to assist those in need.   As part of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, Camp 1524 provided a pizza lunch for the local law enforcement agencies (Prattville PD and Autauga Sheriff’s offices).   Members did living history presentations at a local school and for community historical organizations and events.  SCV Hunley awards were presented at two local high schools to recognize outstanding student JROTC cadets.  Members also helped with other initiatives including interstate mega-flag maintenance, and setting new memorial monuments across the state and region. The Dragoons have made a monetary and artwork donation to the new National Confederate Museum at the SCV Headquarters at Elm Springs in Tennessee.  The camp conducts monthly meetings with presenters who include university professors, authors and other experts in relevant historical events and topics.  The Dragoons also participate in a number of local fairs, festivals and parades as community outreach.   

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