The Dragoons of Camp 1524 held their annual Christmas Social on Friday evening December 18th at the historic Buena Vista antebellum mansion in Prattville. Members and guests enjoyed a social hour starting a little before 6pm enjoying some General Lee eggnog and apple pie moonshine provided by Comms Officer Doug Butler and his wife. A delicious meal was catered by Smokin S BBQ out of Wetumpka and toward the end of the social hour hostess Stacey volunteered that her son Michael could play the piano in the parlor. Phenomenal. After a few songs to conclude the Social, after meal service and as everyone enjoyed their supper of smoked turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole with desserts, Michael again played a collection of Christmas songs. To start the program Commander Waldo introduced the camp officers in attendance, welcomed the special guests and recited the Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Then, 1st Lt Grooms read a Forrest Christmas poem which was penned by Lee Millar. The Dragoons welcomed back Robert Adelson from Missouri who played his fiddle and banjo for a few songs including The Bonnie Blue Flag and Dixie. He showed an 1880s photograph of his great grandfather, a Real Son of a Confederate Veteran, also holding a fiddle. Robert's Montgomery ancestors lived in the Buena Vista house and so he volunteered his family's personal information during the history presentation by Darlene Leistner of the Autauga County Heritage Association which owns and manages the property. Commander Waldo and his wife and Adjutant Sutherland conducted the doorprize drawing which included the wonderful table centerpieces provided by Quartermaster Myrick and his wife. 1st Lt Grooms led everyone in the singing of a number of classic Christmas carols to conclude the program. After Mr. Adelson and 1st Lt Grooms led everyone in a rousing Dixie, Chaplain Brantley reminded everyone of the true meaning of and reason for Christmas and sent everyone off with a benediction to close the evening. It was a very enjoyable evening to spend with Confederate compatriots to bring the tumultuous year to a close with a sense of normalcy and holiday fellowship.
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