Forrest's Escort Camp No. 1239 Sons of Confederate Veterans

Forrest's Escort Camp No. 1239 Sons of Confederate Veterans Forrest's Es**rt Camp No. 1239 is a chartered Sons of Confederate Veterans heritage and history organization located in Villa Rica, Georgia. Forrest..

Forrest's Es**rt Camp No. 1239 is the Villa Rica, Georgia-based group representing the Sons of Confederate Veterans, an International organization to protect and defend the heritage and history of Confederate Veterans; these are Americans who fought for the Confederacy during the War of Northern Aggression commonly referred to as the American Civil War. The Origin of Our Name: "Forrest's Es**rt" w

as a Company of 60-100 men hand-picked by General Nathan Bedford Forrest to serve at his side. They were charged with protecting the person of Gen. Not an easy task, given the General's habit of "leading from the front" and being in the thick of the fight. They were also very good at "foraging"; mostly from the enemy. Anything the General needed, they obtained. They were sometimes referred to as "The Forty Thieves", and it was said of them that "They were as good at fighting as they were at foraging. And, at foraging they had no equal."

Compatriots, Troopers, Belles, and Friends,This is your gentle reminder that our Monthly Meeting for April is TONIGHT, 2...
04/27/2026

Compatriots, Troopers, Belles, and Friends,

This is your gentle reminder that our Monthly Meeting for April is TONIGHT, 27 April 2026. We will meet at Historic Wick's Tavern at 7:00 PM. We will have a covered dish supper so bring something to share!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Adj. Vogler

Confederate Heritage & History Month has arrived. We have a lot of activities this Month and Confederate Memorial progr...
04/01/2026

Confederate Heritage & History Month has arrived. We have a lot of activities this Month and Confederate Memorial programs. More to follow…

Adj. Vogler

03/30/2026
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03/26/2026

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03/24/2026

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Compatriots, Troopers, Belles, and Friends,This is you gentle reminder that our Monthly Meeting for March is tomorrow, 2...
03/22/2026

Compatriots, Troopers, Belles, and Friends,

This is you gentle reminder that our Monthly Meeting for March is tomorrow, 23 March 2026. We will meet at Historic Wick's Tavern at 7:00 PM. We will have a covered dish supper so bring something to share!

We have quite a few events and Memorials coming up next month to discuss.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Adj. Vogler

Compatriots, Troopers, Belles, and Friends,We have a few events coming up next month that I need to share with you:Dougl...
03/09/2026

Compatriots, Troopers, Belles, and Friends,

We have a few events coming up next month that I need to share with you:

Douglasville: The Lt. Col. Thomas C. Glover Camp No. 943 will hold their Confederate Memorial Day Service on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 10 AM at the Douglasville City Cemetery on Rose Ave. in Douglasville.

Our Confederate Memorial Day Service will follow on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 2 PM at New Hope Cemetery on Old Liberty Rd. in Villa Rica.

The McDaniel-Curtis Camp No. 165 will hold their Confederate Memorial Day Service at 4 PM on 18 April 2026.

Sharpsburg Sharpshooters Camp No. 1729 will hold their Confederate Memorial Service on 25 April 2026 at 7 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.

The National Confederate Memorial Day Service will be at Stone Mountain Park on 25 April 2026 at 10 AM in front of the carving.

Our Monthly Meeting for March will be Monday, 23 Mar 2026 at 7 PM at Historic Wick's Tavern in Villa Rica.

Adj. Vogler

For those of you who are Master Masons /G\ and may have some interest in the War Between the States also; my group, The ...
02/05/2026

For those of you who are Master Masons /G\ and may have some interest in the War Between the States also; my group, The Wool Hat Boys Confederate Military Lodge No. 1 will be doing the Degree on Hallowed Ground again in May in Alabama. Mark your calendars and come in uniform if you like!

Adj. Vogler

The Military Order of World Wars, the Royal Society of St. George, and the Order of St. George are hosting a Colonial Th...
02/04/2026

The Military Order of World Wars, the Royal Society of St. George, and the Order of St. George are hosting a Colonial Themed Ball on Feb 20th for Charity and to celebrate Americas 250th Anniversary. This will be held at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta, Georgia. Please consider attending this unique event; Colonial costume is acceptable otherwise black tie.

Adj. Vogler

Roger Denney was an active member of our camp since it started and was one of the original Wool Hat Boys; he was a Past ...
02/01/2026

Roger Denney was an active member of our camp since it started and was one of the original Wool Hat Boys; he was a Past Master of Sand Hill Lodge No. 350. Please keep his wife and Family in your prayers.

Adj. Vogler

Prayers for Past CIC Gramling and his Family.
01/31/2026

Prayers for Past CIC Gramling and his Family.

We are extremely saddend to hear of the passing of Lynda Gramling, wife of Past CiC Paul Gramling. She passed away early this morning.

Let us keep Paul and all the family in our prayers.

Details on a Celebration of Life will be posted at some time in the future.

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212 W Wilson Street
Villa Rica, GA
30180

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