Membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans is open to all male descendents of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.   You will need your ancestor's name, unit, state of service, and information on his honorable service (killed/wounded/captured/discharged).   The more you know about your ancestor, the more likely you are to find his records and supporting information.   You will most likely find the search is easier than you think, and it will be a rewarding experience.

In order to assist descendants of Confederate Veterans in locating vital information about their family's heritage, the Sons of Confederate Veterans is pleased to offer the services of the SCV Genealogical Network.  Links are provided for assistance in most states.

The Alabama Division of The Sons of Confederate Veterans is comprised of more than 60 individual chapters, called "Camps", which are organized into "Brigades" located throughout the state.   For information about the Camp nearest you, visit the Alabama Division website.

Benefits of membership include participation in local, state, and national events, a membership certificate, and a subscription to Confederate Veteran magazine, published 6 times a year.  Best of all, you'll be helping to preserve the honorable memory of the Confederate fighting man.

Application for membership is best accomplished through a local SCV Camp in your area.  If you are not a resident of Alabama, please contact the International SCV Headquarters for assistance.  You may call toll free at 1-800-MY SOUTH (1-800-697-6884).