United Daughters of the Confederacy

The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is a hereditary organization founded in 1894 by women whose ancestors fought for the Confederate States during the American Civil War. It aims to honor Southern heritage through the preservation of Confederate history, monuments, and education. The UDC has played a significant role in shaping memorials and narratives around the Confederacy, which has sparked ongoing discussions about its impact on historical memory and racial issues in the United States. The organization continues to be active today, promoting heritage, history, and patriotism related to the Civil War era.