Heritage Issues in North Carolina

The North Carolina Division Sons of Confederate Veterans actively refutes those who would dishonor the Confederate veteran, and the flags he fought for. Any disrespect shown to our Confederate heritage should be considered as a serious matter.

If there is a possible heritage violation in your area, please report all information to the Division Heritage Officer. It is most important that you act promptly. The more time which passes between a heritage violation and any Sons of Confederate Veterans response, the less likely we are to be successful in correcting the situation. Report the heritage violation just as soon as you can.

The Division Heritage Officer is:

George Burns
5258 Ivy Ridge Lane
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(336) 972-3490
heritage@ncscv.net

Remember that the North Carolina Division has many means of assistance regarding heritage violations. We can assist with: evaluating situations, preparing press releases, organizing members throughout the Division for action, and spreading news throughout the Division.

Procedure When Confronted by a Heritage Violation:

1. Remain calm and collected. We must always act in a manner befitting the dignity of the heritage we seek to preserve. Those persons or groups who cause a heritage violation often do so in a manner deliberately intended to provoke us into intemperate response.



2. Record all of the facts. Retrieve names, addresses, and telephone numbers of everyone involved in the issue. If you hear any of the information second-hand, contact someone directly involved for confirmation.



3. Notify the local Camp Commander. You and he can discuss the situation and decide how best to handle it. More than likely, a Camp can develop a response on the local level, but occasionally a group of Camps within a Brigade or two Brigades can handle the situation. If needed, the entire Division can be called upon for assistance.



4. Notify the Division Heritage Officer. Even if the local Camp is to handle the situation, over time patterns among incidents could arise and such information may help in future heritage fights. Keep the Heritage Officer apprised of all actions carried out by the Camp, in case a local incident escalates into a regional or statewide situation.



5. When you have a meeting with the parties involved, come prepared and look professional. Dress accordingly.