The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. (SCV) is a fraternal lineage society headquartered in Columbia, Tennessee that is open to any male descendant of those men who served honorably in the Confederate States armed forces. It is a 501(c) organization dedicated to ensuring that the memory of their Confederate ancestors remain alive and untarnished. The organization is committed to educating others about the South's role in the American Civil War and preserving Confederate monuments, graves, and artifacts. It is not affiliated with any other organization and categorically rejects any person who advocates the overthrow of the United States government or is knowingly a member of any hate group.