The Skirmish Of Gamble's Hotel
The event is upon us. On March 6th & 7th we present the 19th annual
reenactment of this engagement. Click here for more information.
The firewood is done. A rally this past weekend saw the rest of what was left cut
and split. It's greener than we'd like to have, but there's plenty of it.
Thanks to everyone that came out, this weekend and the others, to make sure our
guests stay warm during their visit. |
| Scholarship Program. The 23rd SC Infantry
Scholarship was so well received, we decided to make it one of our principal
efforts along with historic preservation. I don’t remember which of our members said
it, but it went like this, “What could be a better effort of historic preservation
than a mind?”. It sounds paradoxical, but the more you think about it the more
sense it makes. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the program, last year
we decided to award a scholarship to a student at Francis
Marion University. The student was required to be a history major entering their
senior year of study. The amount was 500.00 for the fall and 500.00 for the spring
semesters, for a total of a 1000.00 award. The school was pleased to work with us on
this. And the young lady that received the scholarship was very appreciative. If this
year's event goes well, or more contributions are received, there may be a second award
made. If you're interested in being part of this worthy endeavor talk with any one
of our members or check the contacts page.
Our scholarship is listed on the University website. It can be seen by clicking here.
Personally speaking, I am very, very pleased with the scholarship program. Our
preservation efforts are important. I wouldn’t want anything to impact our support of
the restoration of a flag, or the acquisition of an artifact, or the necessary expenses of
one of the facilities we contribute to. The scholarship is different though. It has a
direct impact on a member of our community. One person felt the benefit of our efforts in
a very real way. I like to think that some of the money was used to buy a book that
relates an accurate account of some part of our past. If that’s the case then I know
it was well used. If the woman becomes a teacher then I know it will be used even better
as she passes her knowledge on to the next generation. The potential for the scholarship
program is strong and far reaching. I’m proud to be part of the 23rd for doing this.
This article was updated on 2/20/2007. |
