Captain J. J. Dickison
Camp 1387
SCV Army of Tennessee, Florida Division, Melbourne, Florida
SCV Army of Tennessee, Florida Division, Melbourne, Florida
In Brevard County, Florida, the Captain J.J. Dickison, Camp 1387 was chartered 3-28-1981, and is a 501(c)(3) organization with approximately 50 members. The Camp holds monthly meetings and provides living history programs for elementary, junior and senior high schools on request.
The Camp also conducts Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries, sets up public library educational displays, provides speakers and living history presentations to civic groups.
The Camp maintains a period Color Guard equipped with Florida and Confederate historic flags for use in local parades and civic ceremonies.
Interested in joining? Please reach out — we’re happy to help. We have members the can help with your ancestry research.
Consider Friends of the SCV for yourself, or friends and family without established lineage. See link for SCV forms on the heading.
Check these links for more information:
MeMaw’s BBQ, 4916 Babcock Street NE, Palm Bay, Florida 32905
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Order food; 6:00 – 7:00 Opening & Program; 7:00 – 7:15 Business Meeting
& Closing
Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month, except November and December, those dates to be determined.
Male descendants of men who served the Confederacy, their wives and others interested in the War
for Southern Independence are invited to attend.
Join us for food, fellowship, and great presentations about our heritage.
Recurring Events:
February: Stephen D. Lee Institute - annual educational event
March: Battle at Narcoossee Mills
April: Confederate Memorial Day, SE Region Officers Call
May: SCV Pilgrimage/Homecoming
June: Florida Division Annual Reunion
July: SCV National Reunion
Recurring Parades:
July Independence Day in Merritt Island and November Veterans Day in Downtown Melbourne.
See the CampTalk newsletters, (link on the heading), to keep up with the Camp activities..
floridareenactorsonline
This website provides dates and locations of reenacted events primarily throughout
Florida.
Activities & Events
Jan 7, 2023 – Lee-Jackson Dinner Celebration. (You missed a great one. Check back for details for the 2024 event.)
Feb 23, 2023 – Monthly Camp Meeting – 4th Thu of each month
Mar 4, 2023 – Sharpes Cemetery Workday – 1st Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
347 Godke Way, Cocoa, FL (Just West of North US1 near Social Security Office)
GPS: N28°25’53.29” (N28.431472), W80°45’40.02” (W80.761116)
Help from all is needed and will be greatly appreciated
Mar 9, 2023 – E-Board Meeting – 2nd Thursday of each month 5 PM – 7 PM
Place: Perkins Viera/Suntree, 8200 N Wickham Road, Viera, Florida
Confederate Memorial Day Planning included.
Mar 11, 2023 Saturday-- Army of Tennessee Training, Foley, AL
Mar 18, 2023 – Mechanized Cavalry 150 Mile Ride
Meet at Camp Holly at 9 AM for breakfast. Kickstands up at 10 AM
Mar 23, 2023 – Monthly Camp Meeting – 4th Thu of each month
Mar 24-26, 2023 Battle of Narcoossee Mills, Local area annual reenactment. Flags of the Confederacy display and recruitment.
Apr 1, 2023 – Annual Dues Renewal Kickoff
*Drop Dead date to return dues checks and form is the May Camp Meeting Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Apr 1, 2023 – Sharpes Cemetery Workday – 1st Saturday of each month - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Help always needed and greatly appreciated.
Apr 13, 2023 – E-Board Meeting – 2nd Thursday of each month 5 PM – 7 PM Includes finalize details for Confederate Memorial Day
Apr 15, 2023 – Camp Compatriot Detail Day -The 3rd Saturday of the month 10 AM-12 Noon Update for Camp By-Laws
Place: Perkins Viera/Suntree, 8200 N Wickham Road, Viera, Florida
Apr 23, 2023 – Confederate Memorial Day 2pm
Old Melbourne Cemetery, 710 East Hibiscus Blvd (by the tracks) Melbourne, Florida
Apr 27, 2023 – Monthly Camp Meeting – 4th Thu of each month
May 11, 2023 --- E-Board Meeting – 2nd Thursday of each month 5 PM – 7 PM
May 25, 2023 --- Monthly Camp Meeting – 4th Thu of each month*
June 3, 2023 --- Annual State Division Reunion- Trenton