Preserving the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic and our ancestors who fought to preserve the Union 1861 – 1865
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is a patriotic and educational organization, similar to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). 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 GAR.
Col. Elmer Ellsworth Camp No. 23 of the SUVCW was formed on September 1, 1996 and was named after the original Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post in Santa Rosa, which in turn was named for Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth (1837-1861). The Camp was originally a provisional Camp under the name “Col. Wesley Brainard Camp”. Brother Steve Martin was the Commander during this provisional period.
The Camp is associated with the Ivy Stiers Auxiliary No. 23, Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (ASUVCW).
- AREA: The Camp serves the Northern California counties of Marin, Mendocino, Sonoma, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, & Napa.
- MEETINGS: Virtual meetings are held bi-monthly at 10:00 am.
- NEWSLETTER: The Bugle.
- MEMORIAL DAY PARTICIPATION: To be determined at the April (or earlier) Camp meeting. Please contact the Camp Commander for details.
- OTHER ACTIVITIES: Camp members perform living history programs for local schools, centers for the elderly, history days, church groups, family functions, and local businesses. Monetary donations to the Camp are gladly accepted and are fully tax deductible. Any property of a military nature donated to the Camp by families of United States veterans will be proudly displayed at each Camp meeting, along with information about the service and heritage of the veteran.
- DUES: Annual dues are $35.00, with a $10.00 application fee paid the first year.
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Created: 22 Oct 2000; Modified: 13 Oct 2023