Local members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a historic, heritage and honor society of male descendants of soldiers who fought for the South in the Civil War, will observe April as Confederate Heritage and History Month. Plans are set for several public events during the month. According to Michael Sorrell, commander of Ogeechee Rifles Camp #941, the SCV will begin the month's observance Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Confederate Monument on the square of the Bulloch County courthouse and place wreaths of remembrance at the monument.