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October 15,16,17, 2009
Fall Muster largest yet!
The 23rd Annual Beauvoir Fall Muster was held on October 17th-18th.! This was our largest, and most successful event yet with spectator attendance over 1000 each day, over 300 re-enactors, 8 artillery pieces, and many other attractions, such as sutlers, food vendors, a turkey shoot, and live period music.
October 14,2009
The statue of Jefferson Davis with his son Joseph and Jim Limber has now arrived at Beauvoir , Wednesday, October 14, 2009. This statue was commissioned by the National Sons of Confederate Veterans and Donated to Beauvoir. The statue will eventually be placed in front of the new Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum.
May, 2009
We have a Penny Machine!-Turn a Lincoln head penny into Jefferson Davis's likeness for 51 cents!
April 25,2009
The Mississippi Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans and Beauvoir 2009 Confederate Memorial Day Service was held on April 25th,2009. We had a great weather, great food, and a large turnout. Mississippi Division Commander Larry McCluney gave a very moving address in honor of our Confederate Heroes. Many thanks to: The Sam Davis Camp, Mississippi Division SCV, the UDC, the Children of the Confederacy, the Order of the Confederate Rose, MOSB and the Beauvoir Staff.
March 11,2009
Sun-Herald reporter Kat Bergeron awarded 2008 Mississippi Division Sons of Confederate Veterans A.J. Frantz Media Award
Presented at Beauvoir by the Combined Boards Chairman and Acting Director Richard V. Forte Sr.
January 11th, 2008
- Beauvoir curator finds 100-year-old artifact on eBay
SunHerald.com.
A century-old flag is back home at Beauvoir. Rick Forte Sr. received a tip about a flag for sale on eBay. A Beauvoir supporter donated the funds to purchase the flag for Beauvoir.
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April 2008
- The Gators of Beauvoir
SunHerald.com
Four Gators deposited in Beauvoir's Oyster Bayou by hurricane Katrina.You may read the complete story at
