PATRIOTIC:

    To record the part played during the War by Southern women, including their patient endurance of hardship, their Patriotic devotion during the struggle and their untiring efforts during the post-War reconstruction of the South;

       Present-Day: The United Daughters of the Confederacy continually exhibits its Patriotism by        

          donating thousands of dollars, volunteering countless hours to Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and    

         by bestowing a variety of Military Service Awards upon the men & women of Confederate descent  

         who have served or are currently serving their country in time of war. (see Military Crosses page)

The World War I Cross

The World War II Cross

The Korean War Cross

The Vietnam War Cross

The National Defense Medal

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

The Pioneer in Space Award

The Meritorious Service Award

BENEVOLENT:

    To fulfill the sacred duty of Benevolence toward the survivors of the war and toward those dependent upon them;

    Present-Day: The Daughters' Benevolent work is well known nationwide. Members serve as

         volunteers to numerous civic organizations and charities including homeless shelters, homes for

         battered women and children, hospital associations and food banks all over the United States.

EDUCATIONAL:

    To assist descendants of worthy Confederates in securing proper Education;

    Present-Day: One of the main priorities of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is & has always

        been Education.  The General Organization offers a number of scholarships to those who meet

       certain criteria. *(see About the UDC page)

And to cherish the ties of Friendship among the members of the organization.

         Present-Day: Annually the United Daughters of the Confederacy gather at State and National Conventions, where Friendships and Loyalties are renewed and strengthened.

Objectives

The Confederate Cantiñieres Chapter objectives are:

Memorial, Historical, Patriotic, Benevolent, and Educational.

MEMORIAL:

    To honor the Memory of those who served and those who fell in the service of the Confederate States of America;

            Present-Day: We hold annual Memorial Services to remember not only the men who served in the            

                War Between the States but also the Veterans of All Wars.

HISTORICAL:

    To protect, preserve and mark the places made Historic by Confederate valor; to collect and preserve the material for a truthful history of the “War between the States”.

        Present-Day: All over the United States, local UDC chapters assist with maintaining, preserving and

            restoring Historic buildings, artifacts, monuments and cemeteries which are significant to the    

            War period.

      We continue to collect and preserve for Historical posterity rare books, documents, diaries, letters,        

           personal records, and other papers of historical importance relating to the period 1861 to 1865.

          The Goodlett Memorial Library located at the UDC Memorial Building in Richmond, Va. is the    

          repository for this collection.

And we acknowledge Historical Work by presenting:

            The Jefferson Davis Gold Historical Medal

                        Awarded for outstanding contributions in furthering the study and

                    preservation of Confederate history through historical research,

                        writing, public speaking and other points of special achievement in

                        keeping with the historical aims and purposes of the Organization.

         

                                        The Jefferson Davis Silver Medal

       is bestowed upon students who excel in the preservation

                                                             of Confederate history.