About the UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY

Our Insignia

The insignia of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is the First National Flag

(Stars and Bars) of the Confederacy surrounded by a laurel wreath bearing the letters “UDC” under the flag;

the whole is tied with a ribbon on which are inscribed the dates “1861-1865.”

Our Emblem & Motto

The emblem of the UDC is a cotton boll superimposed on a five-pointed star. At the tips of the points are the words of the motto:

THINK, LOVE, PRAY, DARE, LIVE

Our Colors:  Red and White

Our Objectives

Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial,

and Patriotic

Confederate Calvaryman’s Cap

Historical

Supporting and preserving Confederate monuments

Preserving records of our Confederate ancestors

Preserving grave sites

Map shows 11 Confederate States

Educational

Presenting monthly programs by the Historian

Informing as to events leading to the War Between the States and our ancestors

who so gallantly gave of themselves for the Cause

Presenting Genealogy Workshops

Publishing our Chapter Newsletter

A Confederate ten dollar bill

Benevolent

Contributions and Sponsorship, Current & Historically

Lee Chapel and Mausoleum

America's VetDogs

VA Veterans Care Center

UDC Scholarship & Essay Recipients

Fifth VA Infantry

Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation

Hospice of the Shenandoah

Children of the Confederacy (CofC)

Arlington Memorial

Fort Monroe Foundation

61st General Convention (CofC)

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Stonewall Jackson's Home, Lexington, Hospital

Sponsoring Scholarships

Underwriting Costs of Grave Markings Events

Presenting Crosses of Honor Awards

Sponsoring Annual Confederate Memorial Services

Assisting Ladies Genealogically Find their Confederate Ancestor

Historically, Sponsored/Contributed to:

J.E.B. Stuart Monument, Richmond

Organization of Y.M.C.A., Staunton

Receptions for Confederate Veterans & Families

Furnished, Papered, Painted "Confederate Room" at King's Daughters' Hospital

Furnished, papered, painted & Decorated the Camp Room

Sold Calendars, Fundraiser for Winnie Davis Monument

Sponsored Field Day at Fairgrounds, Proceeds to Veterans

Confederate Prisoners Monument

A Monument for J.E.B. Stuart's Daughter, Virginia Waller

Placed 125 Flags at Thornrose Cem, Confederate Section

Evergreen Wreaths to Families at Death of Members

Sponsored The Spinster's Return

Clothing and Funding to Salveston after Flood

Sponsored an Opera, "Powhatan"

Sponsored Shakespeare group, Ben Greet Players

Entertained Mrs. Woodrow Wilson when Visited, 1913

Organized Bath and McDowell UDC Chapters

Collected Books on Confederate History

Collected Historical Documents for Museums

Presented 1st Medal for Essay Contest: John Myse

Decorated Staunton City Hall when Renovated, 1930

Requested Legislators Name 3 City Schools for Confederates

Created Scholarship to MBC to a Robert E. Lee HS Graduate with a Confederate Ancestor

Helping Others Find their Confederate Ancestors

Iron Cross Gravemarker for Confederate Veterans

Memorial

Hosting Iron Cross Dedications and Grave Markings

Hosting Annual Confederate Memorial Services Events at

Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA

Donating to the Museum of the Confederacy

The Stars and Bars, the Confederate National Flag

Patriotic

Presenting Military Service Awards to Descendants of Confederate Soldiers/Sailors, who served in one of the Military Branches

Proudly Fly our Country’s Flag, and the Confederate Flag.

Marking Graves at Patriotic Holiday Events

Participating in Parades