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The
Florida Division Sons of Confederate Veterans is proud
to announce the date of the dedication ceremony of
Hillsborough County's Confederate Memorial Park.
For the day of
the dedication we have reserved a great 3 acre plot of
land immediately across the road from the actual park
site.
The site will
be organized with a large revival type tent for
entertainment.
Sutlers and
food and beverage vendors will be on site, along with
restroom facilities.
At least 100
living historians and re-enactors (living historians) in tents and 10 to 15
cannons.
This is and will be a well planned and
our dedication day committee is working
hard to make it
a reality.
Parking:
There is no charge for parking. We will have areas
marked where parking is available but for the general
public it is really a "grab as you can" type of
situation. The preferred guest "pass" gives the holder
close parking with several other benefits.
A special
Preferred Guest package has been prepared for your
convenience.
Please visit our hospitality Site to
Plan your Trip
(click here)
On the day of the event, music
and speakers will begin at 10 AM and will continue until
2 PM (see below).
At 2 PM the dedication service will begin.
The actual
monument site will be closed until the dedication service
ends with the hoisting of the new “world’s largest
flying” Confederate Battle Flag, 40 by 70 feet on the
139 foot flagpole which flies at the junction of two
major interstate highways.
Keynote Speaker:
Rev. John Weaver
Scheduled Speakers:
Special APPEARANCES BY:
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Gen. Robert E. Lee
(Portrayed by Al Stone) |
Gen. Jubal A. Early, Cmdr. of
Re-Enactment Forces
(Portrayed by Mike MeHaffey) |
Other Confederate Dignitaries:
Gen. J.E.B Stuart (Bill Fruech)
Gen. Lewis Armistead (Dennis Cole)
Gen. Richard Ewell (Chris Goddart)
Gen. James Longstreet (Jay Vogel)
Entertainment Scheduled:
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Maaziah Mountain |
Robert
Lloyd,
Composer & Performer of
"Look for the Stars" |
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Bobby
Mountain |
Lou Stickles, Period Musician |
This is much
more than a flag site or mere monument. It
rises to the level of a park. But not just an ordinary
park but, truly, a world class and state of the art
display of Southern Heritage. This will be a tourist
attraction that will dumbfound and befuddle the “powers
that be” in the community. Not just the local Tampa Bay
community but communities across the land. The nation
has voted for change and change it will be. No longer
will we be only reactive in our behavior. This is a
first magnitude proactive effort that has brought the
attention of the nation to bear upon the Sons of
Confederate Veterans. For a change, this community is
asking to talk and to dialogue with us and the pattern
is setting a blueprint for the rest of the American
South.
Monument
inscription opportunities are still available as well as
20" X 30" bronze
memorial plaques
These plaques
are what will make this site noteworthy and such a
profound statement for the common or uninitiated visitor
from the community.
(click
for more information)
This
site will be constantly updated with new information
frequently.
For phone
contact call
Marion Lambert
at
(813)892-9418.
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