“To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier’s good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish.” – Stephen Dill Lee, SCV Charger
The Matthew Fontaine Maury Camp #1722 is a member of the 9th Brigade, Virginia Division, Army of Northern Virginia of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Founded October 18, 1995, the Camp is located at 1215 Snowden Street, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401.
As of 2024, the Camp has 28 members and one associate member. Primary activities of Camp 1722 include the following:
- Dedications of grave markers and monuments
- Discovering and marking soldiers’ graves
- Fellowship, with a focus on our common ancestry and culture
- Education in the traditions and customs of the South
- Mapping of Confederate cemeteries
- Attendance, support and provision of honors at Memorial and Dedication Services, including the following
- music (e.g. Taps),
- Rifle and artillery salutes,
- Flag placement,
- Educational speeches
Officers:
Camp Commander: Roy Perry
1st Lt. Commander: Carl Tomlin
2nd Lt. Commander: Robert Wood
Adjutant: Carl Tomlin
Judge Advocate: Brad Mena
Aide-de-Campe: Sam Pitts
Treasurer: Robert Wood
Chaplain: David Miazga
Sergeant at Arms: Lou Buttgens
Historians: Jace Purcell
Color Sergeant: Nick Mena