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Department of Illinois SUVCW Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a patriotic and educational organization.

Any individual who attends any event or fuction that is hosted or attended by our Department, Camps and National SUVCW or where the Emblem of our order is display, has by their attendance given permission to use their likeness that can be used on our social media. It was founded on November 12, 1881 and incorporated by Act of Congress August 20, 1954. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is the legal heir to and representative of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Two recent purchases by PDC Bobby Welch have made their way back to Illinois! G. B. Abbott was a member of Chicago Camp ...
05/08/2026

Two recent purchases by PDC Bobby Welch have made their way back to Illinois! G. B. Abbott was a member of Chicago Camp No. 1 and the first Commander in Chief to be elected from the Department of Illinois

Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future!Brotherhood and history took center stage as PDC Bobby Welch, in coordination wit...
03/29/2026

Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future!

Brotherhood and history took center stage as PDC Bobby Welch, in coordination with Private Henry M Hardenbergh Camp No. 39, hosted a successful "New Member Orientation" and introduction to the Memorial University Seminar.
It was a fantastic day of fraternal camaraderie with Brothers from Camps 2, 39, and 6165 in attendance! This training will hopefully become an annual tradition, ensuring our new Brothers gain a deep understanding of SUVCW history, our charter’s purposes, and the legacy we have sworn to protect.

During our break, we toured the incredible Chicagoland Veterans Campus. They are currently breathing new life into a 100-year-old Lutheran Elementary School, transforming it into a "Veterans Campus" featuring:
• 6 Unique Military/Veteran Museums
• A Comprehensive Library
• A Veterans Resource Center

One of these highlights is the Museum of American Fraternal Military Societies, led by our own Brother Welch! The museum already houses an impressive collection of SUVCW memorabilia.

To top off the day, Department Commander Michael Zafran presented Brother Welch with a historic GAR Charter. This incredible piece of Union Veteran history will be officially displayed in the museum for all to see.
A huge thank you to everyone who traveled to participate. We look forward to seeing even more of you at this location next year!

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39 Army Trail Boulevard
Addison, IL
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