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Welcome Home
2009 Military Order of Stars and Bars
Annual Convention

The South Carolina Society MOSB wishes to welcome all members home to Columbia, South Carolina, the birthplace of the MOSB.

The Military Order of the Stars and Bars (MOSB) was born in South Carolina on August 30, 1938. The 48th Annual Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans and the 43rd Annual Convention of the Sons of Confederate Veterans met at the Columbia Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina August 30 through September 2, 1938. On August 30, 1938 an organizational meeting was held at 3:00 PM and the Order of the Stars and Bars, as it was known then, was created. The initial membership was composed of 17 former commissioned officers of the Confederate States military and 47 male descendants of Confederate officers. Two South Carolinians, both descendants of Confederate officers, were among the original members of the MOSB. These were Dr. Baylis H. Earle of Greenville and James d’Alvigny McCollough of Honea Path.

- Past SCMOSB Commander Wayne Roberts

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Host Hotel

The hotel selected for the 2009 National Convention is the Hilton Garden Inn, Harbison. This hotel is located northwest of downtown Columbia, adjacent to Interstate I-26. We selected it based on price, location, and their ability to host all of our functions. Please see the Welcome Home flyer for more details on the host hotel.

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Commander General's Reception

After a full day of MOSB related meetings, please plan to join us on beautiful Lake Murray for an early evening cruise upon the Southern Patriot cruise boat. Once a fishing boat on the Gulf of Mexico, the Southern Patriot has been a fixture on Lake Murray for over 20 years. This vessel will accomodate up to 100 guests. The SCMOSB will be providing a lite dinner as well as refreshments both for adults and children. The marina where the Southern Patriot is docked is a short 10 minute drive from our hotel.

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Thursday Evening Cookout

The South Carolina Society will be hosting a family cookout for all that are coming to the 2009 MOSB Convention. Once you have checked in at the host hotel, please plan to make the short drive to the neighborhood clubhouse at Chestnut Hill Plantation. There will be plenty of food and drink for all to enjoy. The Broad River overlook is only a three minute walk from the clubhouse. Directions are in the Welcome Home Flyer and will also be in your registration packet.

South Carolina State Archeologist, Dr. Jonathan Leader will be giving a special presentation on the recovery and reburial of the Second Hunley Crew whose remains were located under the Citadel Football Stadium.

For more information visit the Pre-Convention Cookout.

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Friday Awards Luncheon

Mike Dawson (Col. U. S. Army Retired) of the River Alliance will be presenting an audio visual talk on the Battle of Congaree Creek. This will be the prelude to the tour that will be offered on Saturday.

Statue of President Washington

During the invasion by Union troops, the statue of President George Washington was mistaken by the invaders as being a statue of President Jefferson Davis. Seems that they over looked the Colonial attire and the destinctive features of our first President. While trying to destroy the statue, George Washington's walking cane was broken.