Welcome to US Grant Camp #68,
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
the proud recipients of the 1997 Abraham Lincoln Award from National Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. We encourage you to look around and find out more about the camp and our namesake, Ulysses S. Grant.
UPCOMING FREE EVENT
US GRANT SYMPOSIUM
Friday October, 26th, 2018 at graceland mansion
located at 501 s. Muldrow street in Historic Mexico, Missouri
for more info: www.usgranttrail.org/symposium
9:45 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks by Gregory Wolk, Heritage Resources Coordinator, Missouri Humanities Council
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Marvin-Alonzo Greer, Education and Visit Experience Lead, Missouri Historical Society / For the Cause of Freedom: Understanding the United States Colored Troops in the 21st Century
Synopsis: An accomplished historian and performance artist, Marvin recently joined the team that is engaged in the much anticipated reopening of the Missouri Historical Society’s Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Marvin discusses the role of Missouri in the organization of United States Colored Troops during the Civil War
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Michael Banasik. Maj. U.S. Army (ret), Author and Editor, Unwritten Chapters of the Civil War West of the River / Grant’s Battle of Belmont
Synopsis: Michael explores the first battle of the Civil War fought by Ulysses Grant in the field, November 7, 1861, the campaign that produced the battle and its consequences
Lunch Break
~The Keynote Address~
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Joseph “Whit” McCoskrie, Lt. Col, U.S. Army (ret), Author and retired Mizzou Assistant Professor of Military Science (Army ROTC) / Grant, Missouri and the Making of a General for Modern War
Synopsis: Whit’s address focuses on the early days of the Civil War in Mexico and Northeast Missouri, particularly as respects the enrollment and disposition of Union troops to protect Missouri’s railroads. Why Ulysses Grant took command in Mexico.
2:40 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Scott E Sallee, Historian and Author of Joe Porter’s War / Northern Attitudes Towards Slavery and Economic Causes for the Civil War
Synopsis: Scott examines the twists and turns of Union proponents’ views on the slavery issue, from Abraham Lincoln’s views at the beginning of the war, through the early days of Ulysses Grant’s administration and Reconstruction
US GRANT SYMPOSIUM
Friday October, 26th, 2018 at graceland mansion
located at 501 s. Muldrow street in Historic Mexico, Missouri
for more info: www.usgranttrail.org/symposium
9:45 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks by Gregory Wolk, Heritage Resources Coordinator, Missouri Humanities Council
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Marvin-Alonzo Greer, Education and Visit Experience Lead, Missouri Historical Society / For the Cause of Freedom: Understanding the United States Colored Troops in the 21st Century
Synopsis: An accomplished historian and performance artist, Marvin recently joined the team that is engaged in the much anticipated reopening of the Missouri Historical Society’s Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Marvin discusses the role of Missouri in the organization of United States Colored Troops during the Civil War
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Michael Banasik. Maj. U.S. Army (ret), Author and Editor, Unwritten Chapters of the Civil War West of the River / Grant’s Battle of Belmont
Synopsis: Michael explores the first battle of the Civil War fought by Ulysses Grant in the field, November 7, 1861, the campaign that produced the battle and its consequences
Lunch Break
~The Keynote Address~
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Joseph “Whit” McCoskrie, Lt. Col, U.S. Army (ret), Author and retired Mizzou Assistant Professor of Military Science (Army ROTC) / Grant, Missouri and the Making of a General for Modern War
Synopsis: Whit’s address focuses on the early days of the Civil War in Mexico and Northeast Missouri, particularly as respects the enrollment and disposition of Union troops to protect Missouri’s railroads. Why Ulysses Grant took command in Mexico.
2:40 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Scott E Sallee, Historian and Author of Joe Porter’s War / Northern Attitudes Towards Slavery and Economic Causes for the Civil War
Synopsis: Scott examines the twists and turns of Union proponents’ views on the slavery issue, from Abraham Lincoln’s views at the beginning of the war, through the early days of Ulysses Grant’s administration and Reconstruction
COL. FRIEDRICH HECKER MONUMENT REDEDICATION-
The German Government, St. Louis German Community, and the Missouri Sons of Union Veterans (members of the Grant Camp and St. James Camp) honor the memory of Col. Friedrich Hecker, 1848 Revolutionary and Civil War Colonel.
Later in the day at the Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, IL, the German Community held a graveside ceremony for Colonel Friedrich Hecker. Leading the Sons of Union Veterans parts of the ceremonies were members of the Col. Friedrich Hecker Camp SUVCW, Belleville, IL. US Grant Camp members assisted.
The German Government, St. Louis German Community, and the Missouri Sons of Union Veterans (members of the Grant Camp and St. James Camp) honor the memory of Col. Friedrich Hecker, 1848 Revolutionary and Civil War Colonel.
Later in the day at the Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, IL, the German Community held a graveside ceremony for Colonel Friedrich Hecker. Leading the Sons of Union Veterans parts of the ceremonies were members of the Col. Friedrich Hecker Camp SUVCW, Belleville, IL. US Grant Camp members assisted.
133th Anniversary of the Passing of President US Grant Ceremonies on July 21, 2018
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U.S. Grant Camp #68 was chartered on January 25, 1996 and named after the General and 18th President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant.
The camp holds its meetings at Frailey's Grill & Pub. Schnucks Plaza I-55 & Butler Hill Rd St. Louis, MO 63128 N38.487527, W90.357851 Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the second Monday of each month (except August and December). Please email a camp officer prior to attending to confirm meeting time. -Robert Amsler, Jr., Commander. |
2018 Camp Officers
Projects and Activities
It is our responsibility to honor and preserve the memory of the patriotic Union soldiers and members of Grant Army of the Republic who defended and preserved our Nation. To that end, each year, the Grant Camp seeks out and restores Civil War markers, grave sites and memorials, and monuments to the Grand Army of the Republic.
Annual Camp Projects include: General Sherman Remembrance Day at Calvary Cemetery, 56th US Colored Troops Remembrance at Jefferson Barracks, Memorial Day at Jefferson Barracks, US Grant Remembrance Day at the US Grant National Historic Site in Affton, MO.
In addition to the camp projects, camp members also participate in Lincoln Death Day at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL, and Veteran's Day Parades, work with local Boy Scout troops and provide presentations to schools and the general public on the Civil War and its soldiers.
Annual Camp Projects include: General Sherman Remembrance Day at Calvary Cemetery, 56th US Colored Troops Remembrance at Jefferson Barracks, Memorial Day at Jefferson Barracks, US Grant Remembrance Day at the US Grant National Historic Site in Affton, MO.
In addition to the camp projects, camp members also participate in Lincoln Death Day at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL, and Veteran's Day Parades, work with local Boy Scout troops and provide presentations to schools and the general public on the Civil War and its soldiers.
Membership Information
Membership in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is open to all male descendants, whether through lineal or collateral line, and not less than 14 years of age who:
(1) are a blood relative of a soldier, sailor, marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service, who was regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged from or died in the service of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments called to active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865;
(2) have never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime and
(3) have, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed, has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States; or,
(4) Males who do not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary membership, but who demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War, who are 14 years of age or older and who can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW may become Associate Members.
(5)U.S. Grant Camp #68 also provides for Junior Membership & Junior Associates. Junior Members & Junior Associates shall be males between the ages of 8 and 14 who meet the qualifications for membership. They may become SUVCW Members at age 14. They must be accompanied to meetings and events by a parent or approved guardian.
If there are any questions on membership in U.S. Grant Camp #68 or on the SUVCW in general, please contact the camp membership representative for additional information:
E-mail: wbusch@suvcwmo.org
(1) are a blood relative of a soldier, sailor, marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service, who was regularly mustered and served honorably in, was honorably discharged from or died in the service of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Revenue Cutter Service of the United States of America or in such state regiments called to active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865;
(2) have never been convicted of any infamous or heinous crime and
(3) have, or whose ancestor through whom membership is claimed, has never voluntarily borne arms against the government of the United States; or,
(4) Males who do not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary membership, but who demonstrate a genuine interest in the Civil War, who are 14 years of age or older and who can subscribe to the purpose and objects of the SUVCW may become Associate Members.
(5)U.S. Grant Camp #68 also provides for Junior Membership & Junior Associates. Junior Members & Junior Associates shall be males between the ages of 8 and 14 who meet the qualifications for membership. They may become SUVCW Members at age 14. They must be accompanied to meetings and events by a parent or approved guardian.
If there are any questions on membership in U.S. Grant Camp #68 or on the SUVCW in general, please contact the camp membership representative for additional information:
E-mail: wbusch@suvcwmo.org
WHY IS THERE A SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR?
In 1866, Union Veterans of the Civil War organized into the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) and became a social and political force hat would control the destiny of the nation for more than six decades. Membership in the veterans' organization was restricted to individuals who had served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue Cutter Service during the Civil War, thereby limiting the life span of the GAR. The GAR existed until 1956.
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. 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.
To find out more about the Sons and their activities today, visit their website at http://suvcw.org/.
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