At the Alamo City Guards, we proudly embrace our deep commitment to cemeteries—so much so that we wear it as a badge of honor. While many overlook these sacred grounds, we recognize them as the final resting places of heroes who deserve the utmost respect. Overgrown cemeteries and fading gravestones are unacceptable. Our mission is to ensure that the memory of our Confederate ancestors endures, and their resting places are properly cared for and honored.

We actively work to maintain and protect Confederate burial sites across Texas, ensuring these historic cemeteries remain dignified tributes to the soldiers who rest there.

The Alamo City Guards work closely with the Confederate Cemetery Association at City Cemetery No. 6 (commonly known as The Confederate Cemetery). Partnering with Lone Star Greys Camp #1953 and other local SCV camps, we dedicate our time to regular upkeep—mowing the grass, cleaning and restoring headstones, and supporting public events hosted by the Confederate Cemetery Association and the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC).

Demonstrating our commitment to preserving Texas’ Confederate history, we have placed a statue and Southern Crosses of Honor at the Ruiz Herrera Cemetery in Von Ormy, highlighting the contributions of Tejano soldiers who served the South.

Our efforts also extend to the Hermann Sons Cemetery in San Antonio, where several Confederate soldiers are buried. Through regular maintenance, we preserve this historic site and honor those who rest there.

We take special care of Captain William Edgar’s plot in Cemetery No. 1, as he is our camp’s namesake. His final resting place is a priority for us, and we ensure it remains a place of respect and remembrance.

Our cemetery preservation efforts are made possible through strong partnerships with historical organizations that share our commitment to honoring the past.

At Hermann Sons Cemetery, we’ve been fortunate to receive volunteer and material support from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and local Hermann Sons Lodges. These organizations have graciously provided tools and manpower to help us maintain the grounds, demonstrating the power of community collaboration in preserving our history.

Every year, the Alamo City Guards proudly support the UDC and the Confederate Cemetery Association in hosting Confederate Decoration Day at The Confederate Cemetery. We provide PA systems, microphones, and other sound equipment to ensure a well-organized and dignified ceremony. Our goal is to enhance the event’s production value and create a respectful, meaningful experience for all attendees.

We also support the UDC’s partnership with Wreaths Across America, ensuring Confederate soldiers are honored during the holiday season. Each year, we purchase and personally lay wreaths on the graves of Confederate soldiers, ensuring their sacrifices are not forgotten.

In response to a concerned citizen’s request for help, we partnered with Waul’s Texas Legion Camp #2103 to survey the damage at Zahn Cemetery, located north of Houston. We are currently working to organize a restoration effort to ensure that this historic site receives the care and preservation it deserves. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting Confederate cemeteries and answering the call when history needs safeguarding.

The Alamo City Guards are not just a historical group—we are a dedicated community committed to preserving our Confederate heritage. Through local projects, statewide collaborations, and ongoing cemetery preservation efforts, we ensure that the sacrifices and stories of our ancestors will never be forgotten.

Every headstone we restore, every wreath we lay, and every event we support reaffirms our promise: to honor, preserve, and protect the history of those who came before us.