In Brevard County, the Captain J.J. Dickison Camp 1387, has been established for over 18 years and has approximately 40 members. The Camp holds monthly meetings and provides living history programs for elementary, junior and senior high schools.
The Camp also conducts Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries (soldiers of both sides are honored), sets up public library educational displays, provides speakers and living history presentations to civic groups, and conducts quarterly beach cleanups in Satellite Beach.
The Camp maintains a period Color Guard equipped with Florida and Confederate historic flags for use in local parades and civic ceremonies. The Camp has a Liaison Officer to The Tebeau-Field Library in Cocoa Village and The Brevard County Veteran’s Council with a commitment of support for both groups.
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