Confederate Memorial Day

Colonel_Reb

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Confederate Memorial Day is coming up inseveral states. Two observations have already passed. Don't forget toremember your local veterans and/or ancestors on the respective date(s) in your state.


Arkansas-January 19 (Robert E. Lee's birthday)


Texas (Confederate HeroesDay)-January 19


Alabama-4th Monday in April, this year the 23rd.


Georgia, Texas (Confederate Memorial Day), and Florida-April 26 (Johnston's Surrender)


Mississippi-last Monday in April, this year the 30th.


South Carolina and North Carolina-May 10 (Stonewall Jackson's death and capture of President Davis)


Pennsylvania Sons of Confederate Veterans celebrate it on the second Saturday of May, this year the 12th.


Virginia-last Monday in May, this year the 28th. (Same as U.S. Memorial Day)


Louisiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee-June 3 (President Davis' birthday)
 
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