Events

Fundraiser: King George Confederate Monument of Valor

Our Camp is collecting donations for the production of a monument to the fallen soldiers from King George County in the War Between the States, stone markers to be placed in the HistoryLand Cemetery in King George around the current Monument which was removed from the King George Courthouse and placed at the cemetery in 2024. All donations are tax-deductible in accordance with the law. To contribute, please mail a check to the following address:

Matthew Fontaine Maury Camp, 1032 Conway Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Please include in the Memo line – “King George Confederate Monument of Valor.” Our 501c tax EIN: 58-2223270

We will list the names of all who donate. Thank You!

Upcoming Events at Camp 1722

April 12 (Saturday), 2025 at 11 AM – 6 PM: History-Land Memorial Park and Arboretum, 11227 James Madison Parkway, King George, VA 22485:

Introductions, Opening Prayers, Talks on Christian Behavior in the Confederate Army and Events Leading to the Firing on Fort Sumter, Rifle and Artillery Salute, Taps, Displays and Subject Matter Experts, Social Time

(April 16: Note to Members: Meetings return to Wednesday Evenings on April 16)

April 21 (Monday), 2025 at 5:30 PM: Presentation of War Service Medal to Walter McIntyre (Fredericksburg Camp 1722) by the United Daughter’s of the Confederacy. 5994 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg, VA.

May 9, 2025, 12 Noon – 6 PM: Eagles Club Fundraiser, 21 Cool Spring Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

May 10, 9 AM to 4 PM: Eagles Club Fundraiser, 21 Cool Spring Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

May 22 (Thursday), 2025 at 6 PM: Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery, Placement of Flags on Grave Markers in Preparation for Memorial Day

May 26 (Monday), 2025 at 1 PM: Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery, Memorial Day Services: Prayers, Speakers, Picnic, Rifle and Artillery Salutes, Historical Items and Relic Displays

Past Events at Camp 1722

January 18 (Saturday), 2025 at 10AM: Recovery of Wreaths at Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery

December 7 (Saturday), 2024 at 9AM: Wreath placement at Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery

July 6, 2024: Re-dedication of the King George Confederate Memorial

  • History-Land Cemetery, King George, VA
  • 10 AM-12 Noon: Opening Prayers, Speakers, Rifle and Artillery Salute, Bugle Call (Taps)

September 27-October 6: State Fair

October 19 from 1-4PM: Brigade Picnic

November 2 (Saturday) 9:30 AM: Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery – Installation of 52 stone markers

November 8 (Friday), 2024 at 4PM: Spotsylvania Confederate cemetery – Flag placement

November 9 (Saturday), 2024 at 2PM: Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper – Dedication ceremony for Lt. General A. P. Hill

November 11 (Monday), 2024 at 4PM: Spotsylvania Confederate cemetery – recovery of flags