About the Hunley

The Hunley was the world's first submarine to successfully fulfill its mission of sinking an enemy warship (the USS Housatonic). The Hunley is not only unique in the world, but much of the Hunley's history is unique to South Carolina. The Hunley's entire mission took place in Charleston Harbor. After the mission was completed on February 17, 1864, the Hunley and its crew mysteriously disappeared.

The Hunley was discovered in Charleston Harbor in 1995 and continues to remain in Charleston at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center. Once the Hunley is fully restored, a world-class museum will be built in Charleston to showcase this amazing submarine and the daring mission of its crew.

The Hunley was a remarkable, cutting-edge invention that was built with technology many decades ahead of its time. Archeologists continue to be astounded at the level of planning and expertise that went into the design and workmanship of the machine. The stories surrounding the Hunley are highly dramatic and it continues to interest people around the world. And people around the world continue to be awed by the Hunley crew's willing sacrifice for the Confederacy.

The crew who volunteered for the mission of sinking the USS Housatonic knew full well that they were placing their lives on the line. Previous experiments with the Hunley had ended in the death of the first two crews. Yet the third Hunley crew still went, willing to sacrifice their lives for The Cause, if need be.

About Our Chapter

Hunley Chapter #2667 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is a heritage organization composed of women who love the South and honor the part our ancestors---men and women---played in defending their homeland. UDC ladies come from all walks of life, but have in common this desire to preserve our history and educate others about it.

We welcome those who meet the lineage criteria for being a Daughter and we also welcome those as associate members who may not have the lineage, but join us in supporting the mission of the UDC. Women sixteen years of age and older may apply for membership.

Our chapter is a friendly group of Christian women who are active in building fellowship within the chapter and working on worthwhile projects within the community. We are also happy to assist prospective members in documenting their ancestry. If you are looking for a place to make friends with like-minded Christian ladies while documenting your ancestry, a place to learn about our Southern history, and a place to help the community, then the Hunley Chapter is the place for you. Please join us!

Policy on Hate Groups

The United Daughters of the Confederacy is not a hate group. The UDC does not knowingly allow anyone join who has ties to hate groups and will remove anyone who embraces racism. Loving our Southland and preserving our history does not mean hate. UDC members are descendants of many ethnicities who have made important contributions to the Southern culture and history.