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American Gold Star Mothers – Department of Georgia and South Carolina

Lois G. Freeman, Department President
134 Carr Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 277-5421

Daughters of the American Colonists – Piedmont Chapter

The Society is patriotic, historical, and educational. Its purposes are to care for and restore historical sites; to educate residents as to the history and deeds of American Colonists; to foster love of America and its institutions; and to obey America's laws and venerate its flag.

For membership information contact:
Jeannie Tussey Preston
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Daughters of the British Empire in the United States of America – Redcoat Chapter

The DBE brings together ladies of British Heritage residing in South Carolina to share common interests and to promote companionship with others of a similar background and philosophy. The Redcoat Chapter meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the International Center of the Upstate, located in Greenville City Hall.

42 Beaver Run Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
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General Society of the Mayflower Descendants in the State of South Carolina

A group of people all around the world who are directly descended from original passengers on the Mayflower. The group can render assistance to those who would like to research a direct bloodline descendant or an original passenger of the Mayflower.

Jeanette Taylor, Governor
3321 Forest Drive, Suite 1
Columbia, 29204
(803) 782-7606
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Military Officers Association of America – Greenville Chapter

The association is a fraternal organization of commissioned and warrant officers of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. Membership is open to Active, Reserve, National Guard, and Retired members of all the services. The group sponsors educational assistance, survivor assistance, insurance, travel, and retiree employment services.

Herbert Strange, LTC, USA, Retired
Greenville Chapter President
PO Box 25095
Greenville, SC 29616-0095

Retired Officer Wives Club

The Club is a sisterhood of wives and widows of retired military officers. The group meets the 3rd Wednesday. Times and places vary. Call for more information.

Dee Miller, President
125 Forest Lake Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 297-5208

Sons of the American Revolution South Carolina Society – Colonel Robert Anderson Chapter

David J. Johnson, President
6004 State Park Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690-2105
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South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution

The South Carolina Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been active since 1891.   Since the beginning, the organization has worked to serve God, Home, and Country and promote the objectives of the DAR. More information on DAR chapters in Greenville is available at the State website above.

From more information about South Carolina DAR membership contact:
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South Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy

The oldest Southern heritage and patriotic organization made up of the lineal (direct) and collateral female descendants of the soldiers, sailors, and statesmen of the Confederate States of America (1861 - 1865). The UDC is a historical, educational, benevolent, patriotic, and memorial organization.

Theresa G. Pittman, State President
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Linda W. Skelton, State Vice President
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United Daughters of the Confederacy – Greenville Chapter #51

Luellen Pavluk, President
Lynn Shore, 1st Vice President
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United Daughters of the Confederacy Winnie Davis Chapter #442

Martha Van Schaick, President
Caroline Brown, 1st Vice President
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United Daughters of the Confederacy Hampton Lee Chapter – Chapter #1281

Shirley Beacham, President
2099 New Bruce Road
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 895-3306

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Foothills Chapter #523

Vietnam Veterans of America seeks to help foster, encourage, and promote the improvement of the condition of the Vietnam-era veterans, to help underprivileged families and veterans, and get them medical care, if needed.

(864) 895-5033
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