2024 virginia state fair
LtoR are Compatriots Ron Perry, Tom Campbell, Perry Turner, Derick Hayman, Jeff Toalson and Lang Shelton. Three of the team were wearing SCV caps with the Army of Northern Virginia battle flag. Ron's cap has the flag of Dreux's 1st Louisiana Battalion, Perry's cap depicts a Hardee pattern flag of the Washington Light Artillery, and Jeff's cap is the Van Dorn pattern flag of Cowan's Mississippi
new member induction september 2024
Cmdr. Toalson (L), new member Loring Jones, Adjutant Watson and 1st Lt. Cmdr. Perry following his induction.
May Confederate Memorial Service
Compatriot Dennis Manning in his full Scottish regalia at the Memorial Service. He opened the ceremony with Come Thee Font of Every Blessing and closed the ceremony with Amazing Grace.
April 2024 meeting
David Stover (L) receives his Virginia SCV Division Life Membership certificate from Adjutant Dave Watson.
Three new Camp officers were elected and sworn in at the April meeting.
Brigade Commander Ed Whitley (L) performed the ceremony. The new
officers are Jon Holland - Treasurer, David Stover - Chaplain, and Derick
Hayman - Special Projects Officer. We thank Denny Griggs, Warren Raines
and Rob Symer for their service in these positions.
January 2024 new member induction
New Compatriot Dennis Manning is inducted into the James City Cavalry. LtoR: Chief of Staff Ken Parsons, Historian Fred Boelt, Dennis Manning and 1st Lt. Commander Ron Perry.
2023 Virginia State Fair
The Cavalry manned the SCV booth on September 29 at the Virginia State Fair. Shown are Compatriots Tom Campbell, Derick Hayman, Perry Turner and Jeff Toalson. Not pictured is Joseph Wert.
Stonewall Jackson Award
Virginia Division Commander Tony Griffin presents our Chief of Staff Ken Parsons with the 'Stonewall Jackson Award' for his many years of service as a Division Officer, the State Heritage Defense Officer, and his active support of both the SCV and the UDC in preserving the history, cemeteries and monuments of our ancestors. This is the second highest award given by the Sons of Confederate Vete
Camp 9 - The SCV Mechanized Cavalry of Virginia visited Fort Magruder as part of a tour with the Williamsburg Battlefield Assn. 2nd Lt. Cmdr. Steve White of the James City Cavalry stands guard over the bikes. 8-19-2023
Cynthia Baker of the UDC was joined by Ken Parsons, Steve White, Ron Perry and Jon Holland of the Cavalry at the fort for their visit.
2023 Memorial Service and Picnic Supper Peach Park Cemetery and Fred Boelt's Farm
L to R: Chaplain Corbett and 1st Lt. Cmdr. Perry conduct the Memorial Service / Ken Parsons with Camp First Grandson Bill Harrison / Linda Baker - the Peach Pie Lady / Bill Harrison at 101 holds Rett Hall at 13 months / Perry, Toalson, Bridewell & Redford in the 'Uniform of the Day' / Aimee and Thomas Holland
February 22, 2023 Meeting
L to R: 4 of our 2005 Founding Camp Members: 2nd Lt. Cmdr. Steve White, Historian Fred Boelt, Compatriot Richard Mountcastle & Treasurer Ken Parsons. Not pictured Compatriots Robert Glaser, Bert Geddy and Bill Harrison. The other 8 Compatriots of the original 15 have “crossed over the river.”
L to R: SPEAKER: Mr. Tim Smith and 1st Lt. Commander Ron Perry
L to R: New Members Join the Cavalry: Cmdr. Jeff Toalson, Compatriot Joseph Wert, Compatriot Derick Hayman, 1st Lt. Cmdr. Ron Perry and Treasurer Ken Parsons.
January 25, 2023 Meeting
Three new members were inducted into the Cavalry at the January meeting: (LtoR) Compatriot Perry Turner, Adjutant Dave Watson, Compatriot David Stover, Compatriot Jay Doley and Commander Jeff Toalson
Fred Taylor of the Tom Smith Camp is welcomed by 1st Lt. Cmdr. Perry and Cmdr. Toalson. A History of the Point Lookout Prison was provided by Fred.
First Lt. Commander Ron Perry is congratulated by Commander Jeff Toalson following his election and installation.
Fort Magruder Cleanup Detail January 14,2023
January 14 was a perfect day to clean up tree trash at Fort Magruder. The fort is looking good. The hardy workers are Joe Duggan, Scott Summerfield and Steve White. Not pictured is Jeff Toalson
Photo Gallery
August 2022 New Member Induction
L-R Commander Jeff Toalson, 1st Lt Commander Jerry White, Compatriot Ben Vincent and Treasurer Ken Parsons
Commander Jeff Toalson (L) welcome LCDR Dwight Hughes, USN Retired, the evening of July 27th. Presentation on the Battle of the Monitor & Virginia.
Photo Gallery
New Member Induction
L to R: 1st Lt. Cmdr. Jerry White, new Compatriot Lang Shelton and Adjutant Dave Watson.
June 2022 Speaker Fred Chiesa (L) 1st Lt. Cmdr Jerry White (R)
Our April 2022 speaker, Mr. Michael Block (L) is welcomed by 1st Lt. Commander Jerry White.
Photo Gallery
Quartermaster George Bridewell (L) accepts two Outstanding Camp Streamers for 2021 & 2022 from Brigade Cmdr. Ed Whitley.
L to R: Gwen Wood, 1st Lt. Cmdr. Jerry White and Marilyn Iglasias.
Marilyn presented 'Muskets & Magnolias'
February 2022 Meeting Guest Speakers L to R: 1st Lt. Commander Jerry White introduces Doug Crenshaw and Bert Dunkerly.
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October, 2021 - A group of special guests at the October meeting included L to R: Sherron Ware, Ken and Gwen Wood, and Marilyn and Herman Iglasias
August, 2019 - Mrs Nancy Graham spoke on 'Women's Clothing During the WBTS.' But she went whole hog
into what is worn under a woman's outer clothing and how she dressed and undressed. It was a wonderful
talk and she had the audience in stitches. One of our best presenters in Camp history.
Photo Gallery
April, 2018 We were honored to have the recognized authority of WBTS Cavalry as our speaker. Mr. Eric Wittenberg spoke on 'The Battle of Brandy Station'. Cmdr. Fred Boelt is pictured with Susan and Eric. Eric spoke the night before at the Williamsburg Civil War Roundtable on 'The Devil's to Pay - John Buford at Gettysburg.'