The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Cumberland County Wildlife Club building located off East Mountain Drive (approx. 1/2 mile east of the Crown Complex). Meetings begin at 7PM with a supper ($5) followed by a program and business meeting. Visitors and guests are welcome.

The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp 168 announces the availability of a $1,000 scholarship to qualified Cumberland County high school seniors.  To be eligible scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a high school senior and a resident of Cumberland County.
•  Must be a student in “good standing” and eligible for graduation.
•  Must be a direct descendent of a Confederate Army, Navy or Marine veteran.
•  Must use the scholarship for post-secondary education at an accredited North Carolina  school, college or university.
•  Must submit a complete application to the Fayetteville Arsenal Camp, Scholarship Committee Chairman not later than April 25, 2009.
•  Must be available to participate in a special awards ceremony May 10, 2009 as part of the Confederate Memorial Day activities.

Bruce Tyson watches from the background, Fayetteville Arsenal Camp 168, Adjutant, Dwayne Aaron presents a $1,000 scholarship to Terry Sanford High School senior.

      The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp 168 observed Confederate Memorial Day, (May 10, 2008), at a joint service with the J.E. B. Stuart Chapter 483, United Daughters of the Confederacy on May 10th.  The service was held in the Confederate Section of the historic Cross Creek Cemetery in Fayetteville.  The picture was taken in front of the oldest Confederate Monument in North Carolina which was erected by the ladies of Fayetteville in 1868 to "Our Confederate Heroes".

CONFEDERATE FLAG DAY 2008 Saturday, March 8, 2008 fulfilled the old saying that March comes in like a lion. The wind  was really howling when Dwayne Aaron, Ted Dalton and Commander Tyson stepped upon the  roof of the state capitol building. The three members of the Arsenal Camp had the honor of raising  the First National Confederate Flag over the capitol. The task was completed without incident and the wind insured the Colors would be stretched out over Raleigh for the afternoon. A fine meal and good fellowship followed at Rhonda Selph Watkins Grill. The service was a meaningful observance of our flag and Confederate heritage. Such a service has become the norm for Dr. Boyd Cathey, North Carolina Division Chief of Staff. Division Chaplain Rev. Herman White delivered his usual inspired invocation. Ellis Selph and Sharon Ingram entertained us with music and song. Tom Moore, chairman of The Southern National Caucus and a dynamic speaker and writer, was the keynote speaker. Mr. Moore enjoys the highest recommendation of Dr. Clyde Wilson and other defenders of our heritage. His topic was “The Unconquered Banner”. Arsenal Camp members attending were: Bruce Tyson, Dwayne Aaron, Ted Dalton, Charles Waddell, Paul Monroe and Jack Alexander. Accompanying Paul was his wife Frances and Fran Kelly helped Jack find his way to the Old House of Representatives chamber.

The Arsenal Camp once again managed to convince the men of the Robeson Rifle Guards Camp #216 that it should be allowed to set up at their event and make a little money. The Camp store and the kitchen were open for business and business was good. The line for food was 20 deep at times and plenty folks checking out the items we had for sale at the store. Much appreciation is due all members who helped out; Ted Dalton, who spent both nights on site, Bruce Tyson, Terry Downs, Danny Stanley, Tommy Taylor, Ricky Pate, Tommy Tyson, Dwayne Aaron, Jack Gray, Tracy Ward, Waverley McLeod, Charles Waddell, James Raynor, Jack Alexander, Larry Hardee, JC Panky, Tim and LaRue Lane. Frances Kelly also helped in the kitchen. A special thank you is due Rhonda Stephens who single handedly baked all the cookies and cup cakes. The sweets were a great draw among the re-enactors and, of course, the kids.

The camp store provided a great number of gift cards and Ted Dalton had drawings 
throughout the evening creating many winners. Mrs. Frances Monroe led everyone in several Christmas carols and closed the evening with everyone standing and singing Dixie. Members attending were: Jack Alexander, Bruce Barrett, Jr., Clayton Burriss, Ted Dalton, Terry Downs, Jack Gray, Thomas Hall, Larry Hardee, Jerome Harmon, David Mann, Paul Monroe, John Pankey, Ricky Pate, Michael Potts, James Raynor, Robert Schaber, Wayne Sheppard, Douglas Stephens IV, Doug Stephens, Tommy Taylor, Bruce Tyson, Tommy Tyson, Charles Waddell, Tracy Ward, Phillip Wilkins and James Wood.

The sponsors of the Veteran’s Day Parade have been blessed with fair weather in every edition since 2000. This year, though dry and fairly warm, was as windy as March. A gentleman wearing a top hat would have had a definite problem. Ted Dalton and Robert Schaber secured the trailer and Ted did his usual fine job of designing the decorations. Jack Gray, Tommy Taylor, Ted Dalton, John Pankey, Tommy Hall, Cody Ake, Charles Waddell & his wife, Tim Lane, Terry Downs, Ricky Pate, Robert Schaber, Jack Alexander and commander Tyson all participated. As has been the case every year, we were well received and were met with cheers and applause. The 11th Regiment band participated and allowed everyone on the reviewing stand and along the parade route to enjoy a rousing version of Dixie. Thanks to Dr. Downing for scheduling the band for us. We will always be proud to honor our Confederate ancestors with our participation. There is no thrill like marching through Fayetteville under a Confederate Flag.

Thanks go out to the men of the camp for their participation in the store operations at the 2007 Cumberland County Fair during the period 13-23 September 2007. Many long hours were expended in store operations and meeting with new and prospective members. The following individuals volunteered their services to the store for the fair: JC Pankey, Jack Alexander, Fran Kelly, Waverly McLeod, Tommy Taylor, Tommy Tyson, James Wood, James Raynor, Ricky Pate, Tracy Ward, Jack Gray, Danny Stanley, Larry Hardee, Charles Waddell, Louis Dalton and Commander Bruce Tyson. 

Tommy Taylor and Larry Hardee, (l-r) 

This year the Camp only had the store open at the Campbellton Reenactment. Crowds were down this year from the previous years. Saturday's business was better than Sunday, and Sunday everything closed at 3pm. Thanks to those that helped with the tent and the booth: Ted Dalton, JC Panky, Matthew Ward, Tommy Taylor, Ricky Pate, Jack Gray, and James Raynor.

We made a journey to the capital of the Confederacy. The purpose of the journey was to stand with the men of the Virginia Division on the day set aside to proclaim proudly our devotion to the Confederate Cause and to the men, our ancestors, who answered the call to duty when the great hoards of the north descended upon our fair land. Six good men answered the call. Dwayne Aaron, Bruce Tyson, Jack Gray, Ricky Pate, Terry Downs and Ted Dalton.

The weather was great in Richmond and the march down Monument Avenue only increased the pride felt by everyone who made the march. Passing those gathered in the median who were waving small flags and applauding made us realize that the love of the Confederacy was still alive. The march ended with a service at the Hollywood Cemetery.

Photo (L-R): Dwayne Aaron, Ted Dalton, Terry Downs, Bruce Tyson, Ricky Pate, and Jack Gray

On several camp members gathered for a service to dedicate a Confederate headstone for Pvt. Williams at McMillian Presbyterian Church on Highway 13. Robert Scahber planned and managed the service and the family members of Pvt. Williams were most impressed. The camp's honor guard fired its first salute at this dedication.

Our new trailer arrived just in time to make its debut in the White Lake Water Festival Parade on May 17th. Ted picked it up on Thursday and spent Friday getting tags and outfitting it for service. Weather was perfect on parade day, though the start time required an early muster. Everyone was enthusiastic and we arrived in White Lake in plenty of time to put the finishing touches on the float. Ted had the sides lined with white lattice and a camp sign on either side. On each corner flew a Confederate Flag and the several bales of hay on board provided seating for who rode. Ted also brought along about 17 pounds of candy to distribute to the spectators. A four man Honor Guard led our group followed by several who walked the route. The float came next and was filled with men, women and children waving and passing out candy. Damien Herrera followed in his Corvette escorting Miss BrieAnna Hester. We were well received and are already looking 
forward to next year,

Arsenal Camp Parade Group

Miss BrieAnna Hester (Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen)