In Memory of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Massachusetts Department Commander
Stuart “Chip” Chambers
Draping Charters, Wearing of Black Ribbon Until March 6, 2021
Massachusetts Department Commander
Stuart “Chip” Chambers
Draping Charters, Wearing of Black Ribbon Until March 6, 2021
CLICK HERE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE 2021 NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT PAGE & REGISTRATION FORMS
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A BIG THANK YOU to Brother David McCann (pictured above),
Westport Camp #64, Kansas City, MO, for making a very wonderful donation of $5000.00 to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War National Scholarship Fund.
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Camp Secretaries are required to submit Form 22 to the Department Secretary by February 15
Left: Swearing in of Wilhelmi Camp #17 Officers by Dept Commander Sumner Hunnewell.
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LEADING NEWS FROM THE DEPARTMENT
ARCHIVES OF MS. MARIAN KORNBLEET - RECORDS OF JONATHAN KORNBLEET, 1936-1941 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC COMMANDER
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MISSOURI RECEIVES 2020 SUVCW NATIONAL MARSHALL HOPE AWARD FOR BEST DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER : The Missouri Unionist!
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MISSOURI SUVCW DONATES $50 TO COLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Historical Museum allowed us to hold our October meeting in one of their rooms and after viewing their Civil War collection, the department donated $50 to them. Pictured: Senior Vice Commander Joseph Rainey, Department Commander Sumner Hunnewell and at right is a representative of the museum.[Photographer's Note: Sumner is in focus, he is just a fuzzy person! ;) ]
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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August 4-8, 2021 National SUVCW Encampment Coming to St. Louis! Support Our Efforts By Taking Out Loyalty Bonds Info in The Unionist & by clicking on this picture |
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Upcoming Events
All camps contact webmaster to list events!
- Mar 13 10am Department Meeting - Cole County Museum, Jefferson City, MO
- Apr 17 10am Lincoln Tomb Ceremonies – Oak Ridge Cemetery - Springfield, IL
- May 31 10am Memorial Day – Assorted Ceremonies
- June 4 6pm – Department Encampment - Syberg’s Restaurant, Arnold, MO (Awards Ceremony)
- June 5 10am – Department Encampment – Missouri Civil War Museum, Lemay, MO
- June 14 7pm Flag Day
- July 23 10am – 3pm Grant Symposium- Maj Gen Byron Bagby, Speaker - Site TBD
- July 24 10am – Grant Remembrance Day – US Grant NHS, (White Haven) – Affton, MO
- August 4 – National Encampment Setup – Frontenac Hilton
- August 5 – Tours & Nat’l Encampment Registration – Frontenac Hilton
- August 6 – National Encampment – Frontenac Hilton
- August 7 – National Encampment – Frontenac Hilton
- August 8 – National Encampment Closing – Frontenac Hilton Clean-up
- August 9 - Possible Additional National Encampment Clean-up Day Needed
- August 29 2pm – 56th USCT Remembrance – Missouri Civil War Museum & Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
- Sep 24 - 26 Battle of Pilot Knob, Pilot Knob, MO
- Oct 1 6pm Central Region Association Allied Orders Conference, Murphysboro, IL - Social Dinner
- Oct 2 9am Central Region Association Allied Orders Conference, Murphysboro, IL - Tours, Motivational Talk, Meeting
- Oct TBD 10am Department Meeting – Jefferson City or TBD
- Oct 24 2pm Sherman Remembrance Day – Calvary Cemetery, St Louis
- Nov 7 2pm – (to be confirmed) Daughters of American Revolution – Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Nov 11 – Veterans Days - Various Locations
- Nov 12 – 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the SUVCW – Site-TBD
The Sons...
In 1881 the GAR formed the Sons of Veterans of the United States of America (SV) to carry on its traditions and memory long after the GAR had ceased to exist. Membership was open to any man who could prove ancestry to a member of the GAR or to a veteran eligible for membership in the GAR. In later years, men who did not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary membership, but who demonstrated a genuine interest in the Civil War and could subscribe to the purpose and objectives of the SUVCW, were admitted as Associates. This practice continues today.
Many GAR Posts sponsored Camps of the SV. In 1925 the SV name was changed to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), under which its federal charter was issued in 1954. The SUVCW is legally recognized as the heir to, and representative of, the GAR.
Today, the National Organization of the SUVCW, headed by an annually elected Commander-in-Chief, oversees the operation of 26 Departments, each consisting of one or more states, a Department-at-Large, a National Membership-at-Large, and over 200 community based Camps. More than 6,360 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the only male organization dedicated to the principles of the GAR -- Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. It publishes "The BANNER" quarterly for its members. The SUVCW National Headquarters is located in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The SUVCW is one of five Allied Orders of the GAR. The other four Orders are: Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Many GAR Posts sponsored Camps of the SV. In 1925 the SV name was changed to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), under which its federal charter was issued in 1954. The SUVCW is legally recognized as the heir to, and representative of, the GAR.
Today, the National Organization of the SUVCW, headed by an annually elected Commander-in-Chief, oversees the operation of 26 Departments, each consisting of one or more states, a Department-at-Large, a National Membership-at-Large, and over 200 community based Camps. More than 6,360 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the only male organization dedicated to the principles of the GAR -- Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. It publishes "The BANNER" quarterly for its members. The SUVCW National Headquarters is located in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The SUVCW is one of five Allied Orders of the GAR. The other four Orders are: Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Dedicated to preserving the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic
and our ancestors who fought to save the Union, 1861-1865.
and our ancestors who fought to save the Union, 1861-1865.