SUVCW - Dept. of Nebraska

Shiloh Camp Meeting
2021-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW State Headquarters, 2431 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE, 68504, United States
The November meeting will be held at the VFW State Headquarters at 2431 North 48th Street in Lincoln (roughly 48th and Huntington streets).
This meeting will include the election of officers for the next year and will be hosted on Zoom for members.
Parking is available at the back of the building. Please bring a mask and social distancing will be observed.

Wreaths Across America - Lincoln
2021-12-18 09:15 | Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510, United States
Wreaths Across America – Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln Nebraska.
Thayer Monument (GAR Circle) – 9:15 am
Main Ceremony – New Soldier’s Circle – 11:00 am

Shiloh Camp Meeting
2022-01-16 14:00 | VFW State Headquarters, 2431 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE, 68504, United States
The January Shiloh Camp No. 2 meeting will be held at the VFW State Headquarters at 2431 North 48th Street in Lincoln (roughly 48th and Huntington streets).
This meeting will include the installation of officers.
Parking is available at the back of the building. Please bring a mask and social distancing will be observed.

Department Midwinter Meeting
2022-01-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Keene Library, 1030 N Broad St, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
The 2022 Midwinter Meeting will be held on Saturday January 29, 2022 at the Keene Memorial Library in Fremont from 09:30 am until 12:30 pm.
This meeting is for Department and Camp Officers to discuss filing camp and department reports, preparations for the Department Encampment and voting on SVR Ranger officers. Meeting agendas and other reference material will be available at the meeting along with limited refreshments – please enter on the west side or rear door and parking is available behind the building. Please bring a mask and social distancing will be observed. The meeting will also be hosted on Zoom, check your email for login details.

2022 Dept. of Nebraska Annual Encampment
2022-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Saunders County Historical Museum, 240 N Walnut St, Wahoo, NE, 68066, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska will hold its 2022 Department Encampment at the Saunders County Historical Museum in Wahoo, Nebraska. The encampment is hosted by Vifquain Camp #1 of Omaha. The memorial service will begin at 9:30 am with the business meeting beginning directly after. This year’s Department Encampment features a visit from SUVCW Past National Commander-in-Chief Brian Pierson of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Descendants and history buffs are invited to a free presentation at 2 p.m. at the Saunders County Historical Society Museum at 240 North Walnut St. Historian David Wells will present “From Gettysburg to Omaha.”
For information about the SUVCW and the Encampment, contact Department Commander John Surman at 402-781-2242.

Last Soldier - Johnson Co. Dedication
2022-05-07 10:30 | Tecumseh Cemetery, 1301 Webster St., Tecumseh, 68450, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Vifquain Camp No. 1 will conduct a ceremony honoring Charles H. Halsted, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Johnson County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Tecumseh Cemetery, in Tecumseh.
Charles H. Halsted was a Private in Co. A, 52nd Illinois Infantry and died March 26, 1941 at the age of 97.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Last Soldier - Nemaha Co. Dedication
2022-05-07 12:30 | Mount Vernon Cemetery, Peru, 68421, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Vifquain Camp No. 1 will conduct a ceremony honoring Hiram B. Jewell, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Nemaha County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, in Peru.
Hiram B. Jewell was a Private in Co. G, 35th Iowa Infantry and died February 28, 1940 at the age of 97.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Last Soldier - Otoe Co. Dedication
2022-05-07 15:30 | Wyuka Cemetery – Nebraska City, S 19th St, Nebraska City, NE, 68410, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Vifquain Camp No. 1 will conduct a ceremony honoring Jesse J. Beason, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Otoe County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Wyuka Cemetery, in Nebraska City.
Jesse J. Beason was a Private in Co. E, 3rd Colorado Cavalry and died January 16, 1939 at the age of 94.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Shiloh Camp Meeting
2022-05-15 14:00, 2022-09-18 14:00 | VFW State Headquarters, 2431 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE, 68504, United States
Shiloh Camp No. 2 meeting will be held at the VFW State Headquarters at 2431 North 48th Street in Lincoln (roughly 48th and Huntington streets).
Parking is available at the back of the building.

Memorial Day - Omaha Events
2022-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance Program: 10:00 AM
7909 Mormon Bridge Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68152
http://www.forestlawnomaha.com

Prospect Hill Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance – 11:00 AM

A program featuring Paul Hedren, retired historian with the National Parks Service, speaking about “Some People I’d Like to Have Met”
Master of Ceremonies Shannon Justice, PHC Board Trustee and cemetery expert, with updates on news and plans at Prospect Hill Cemetery & Arboretum
The Prospect Hill Preservation Brass Band, under the direction of Dave Krecek, playing traditional music
First Nebraska Regiment Civil War re-enactors, presenting the Colors and a three-volley gun salute
Boy Scout Troop 42 leading the Pledge of Allegiance
and the annual tribute to Omaha philanthropist and businesswoman Anna Wilson.

3202 Parker Street • Omaha, NE 68111
http://www.prospecthill-omaha.org

Memorial Park Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance – 11:00 AM
6005 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE

Patriotic Parade & Concert
2022-05-28 10:30 | Omaha Old Market, Omaha, NE, United States
The Patriotic Parade will honor our nation’s Gold Star Family members and veterans, rolling along on Jackson from 10th to 13th, then North one block and East on Howard from 13th to 10th Street.
The Parade will include: U.S. Army’s Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps, Ft Riley Commanding GEN’s Mounted Color Guard, Inflatable Purple Heart Balloon, George & Martha Washington/Abe & Mary Lincoln, Real Cowboys, Jenson Shires (Draft Horses) and so many other organizations.
The (free) Concert follows the Parade at 12th & Jones & will include Gold Star Family Members speaking their Fallen Loved One’s name during Roll Call.
Free food while it lasts! (Pancakes, Hot Dogs, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, Orsi’s Pizza, Apple Pie & soda pop)
The National Memorial of Remembering Our Fallen will be available for all to see.

GAR Observance of Memorial Day
2022-05-30
Grand Army of the Republic Observance of Memorial Day – 154th Anniversary
Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

Memorial Day - Lincoln Events
2022-05-30
Wyuka Cemetery
3600 O Street
8:30 AM – Wreath Casting Honoring those Lost at Sea
Procession to the G.A.R. Circle
9:00 AM – Program at the G.A.R. Circle
Lincoln Memorial Park
6800 S 14th St
11:30 AM – American Legion Riders, Wreath Casting
11:45 AM – Program

Calvary Cemetery
3880 L St
1:15 PM – The SUVCW – Sons of Veterans Reserve will give a brief ceremony and fire a volley near the grave of Civil War Medal of Honor winner Victor Vifquain.

Veterans Memorial Garden at Antelope Park
33rd & A St
7:30 PM – Music begins
8:00 PM – Program – Remembrance Ceremony for Veterans

Members/SVR – if you are attending the services please be at Wyuka Cemetery at 8:00 AM to prepare as we will fall in for the procession to the GAR Circle. SVR will join the firing squad with the VFW and American Legion.

Flag Day
2022-06-14

Last Union Soldier - Polk. Co. Dedication
2022-06-25 16:00 | Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, NE, 68666, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Welstead Camp No. 3 will conduct a ceremony honoring William H. Fetters, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Polk County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Stromsburg Cemetery, in Stromsburg. Descendants of this soldier will be in attendance and the local American Legion will provide the firing squad.
There will be a free will donation community meal at 5:30 pm. And the First Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band will perform patriotic tunes at 6:00 pm in a free concert at the downtown bandstand.
William H. Fetters was a Private in Co. B, 30th Indiana Infantry and died May 19, 1947 at the age of 102. He was one of the last two Union Veterans living in Nebraska.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Rally 'Round the Flag - Seward Nebraska 4th of July Celebration
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-04 | Seward, Nebraska, Seward, NE, 68434, United States
This year’s theme is Rally ‘Round the Flag, Honoring the Nebraskans Who Served During the Civil War.
Events and activities for the whole family to enjoy in Nebraska’s Official Fourth of July City. Some of the specific Civil War events are listed below.
View the events poster for more events and details.
Saturday, July 2
2:00 pm Meet the Lincolns and Grants – Chautauqua style. 45 minutes for each couple. Free. Jones
Bank Theater at Nebraska National Guard Museum.
Sunday, July 3
2:00 pm Civil War Leadership with President Lincoln and General Grant – Jones Bank Theater of NE National Guard Museum. Discuss views on leadership during the Civil War.
Meet First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln – Seward Civic Center basement. Sharing information on her life and insights. 45 minutes. Hosted by the GFWC Seward Woman’s Club.
3:00 pm 1860 Fashion Show Hosted by First Lady Julia Grant – Civic Center basement. Mrs. Grant will share information on her life and then the event will evolve into a fashion show. Light refreshments. Hosted by GFWC Seward Woman’s Club. Free admission.

7:00 pm Civil War Musical Revue at Seward High Theater – Live talent show. Music and entertainment of the Civil War featuring the Seward Municipal Band. Free. Sponsored by Nebraska National Guard Museum, Historical Society.

Monday, July 4

8:00 am Open House: Nebraska National Guard Museum – See new exhibits added in 2021. 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. 7th & 8th on Jackson Ave. Free.
Displays at Nebraska National Guard Museum – 1776 Soldiers Encampment – Front Lawn. First Nebraska Civil War Encampment – Front Lawn. Fort Riley Commanding General Mounted Color Guard (events). West Property and Parking Lot – Nebraska National Guard Museum.

4:00 pm Grand Parade
10:00 pm Giant Fireworks Salute: A Fireworks Extravaganza

Lincoln Municipal Band Concert
2022-07-03 18:30 | Antelope Park, Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE, 68502, United States
Come join the Lincoln Municipal Band as it continues one of Lincoln’s oldest traditions at over one hundred years. 2022 Summer Concert Series are held at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell in Antelope Park, Lincoln, Nebraska. Admission is FREE.
July 3rd: America the Beautiful, Young Artist Award Winner
Conductor: Bob Krueger
Soloist: Alex Hofman, 2022 John Shildneck Young Artist Competition Winner

Independence Day
2022-07-04

Last Union Soldier - Seward County Dedication
2022-10-15 10:00 | Leland Cemetery, Cordova, NE, 68330, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Shiloh Camp No. 2 will conduct a ceremony honoring Hiram Hunkins, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Seward County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Leland Cemetery, near Cordova. Descendants of this soldier will be in attendance.
Hiram Hunkins was a Private in Co. K, 48th Wisconsin Infantry and died March 4, 1947 at the age of 102. He was the last Union Veteran living in Wyoming.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Last Union Soldier - Cass County Dedication
2022-10-29 10:30 | Oak Hill Cemetery, 149 Oak Hill Rd, Plattsmouth, NE, 68048, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, will conduct a ceremony honoring Benton Kinkead, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Cass County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth.
Benton Kinkead was a Private in Co. D, 77th Ohio Infantry and died November 8, 1916 at the age of 71. His ashes were found in Oregon and he was buried in the cemetery November 2021.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Last Union Soldier - Sarpy County Dedication
2022-10-29 13:30 | Anderson Grove Cemetery, 12005 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE, 68123, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Vifquain Camp #1 will conduct a ceremony honoring Charles F. Dunne, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Sarpy County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Anderson Grove Cemetery in Bellevue.
Charles F. Dunne was a Private in Co. B, 9th Iowa Cavalry and died May 31, 1939 at the age of 91.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Veterans Day
2022-11-11
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas honors all US military veterans who have served. Thank you for your dedication and service.

Spring Muster
2025-03-28 11:00 - 2025-03-30 12:00 | Fort Atkinson State Historical Park, 201 S 7th St, Fort Calhoun, NE, 68023, United States
1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A will hold their annual spring muster on the ground of Ft Atkinson (Ft Calhoun, Nebraska). Members will be housed in the original barracks and will perform drill and ceremonies on the parade field. Classes will be taught throughout the weekend on time period subjects.

2025 Dept. of Nebraska Annual Encampment
2025-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Fremont City Auditorium, 925 North Broad Street, Fremont, NE, 68025, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska & the Dakotas will hold its 25th Annual Department Encampment at the Fremont City Auditorium in Fremont, Nebraska. The encampment is hosted by Welstead Camp #3 of Fremont. A memorial service will begin at 9:15 am with the business meeting beginning directly after. A virtual meeting session will be available for remote members.
The public is invited to our afternoon session starting at 1:45 p.m. There will be an awards presentation followed by speaker and fellow SUVCW Brother David Wells presenting “April 1865: Was it Really the End of the War?”
Following the presentation will be a Civil War and Historical Used Book Sale, the proceeds going to the SUVCW Dept of Nebraska and the First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry.

Last Union Soldier - Dawson County Dedication
2025-05-03 11:00 | Sumner Cemetery, 76811 County Road 446, Sumner, NE, 68878, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Shiloh Camp No. 2 will conduct a ceremony honoring Charles Musser, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Dawson County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Nebraska. Descendants of this soldier will be in attendance.
Charles O. Musser was a Private in Co. A, 29th Iowa Infantry and died March 10, 1938 at the age of 95. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Bryner Post 314.
Directions: View Google coordinates.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Dept. of Nebraska have started the final phase in our Last Soldier Project. The purpose of the project is to locate and appropriately mark the final resting place of the last Union Civil War Soldier buried in each county in the state of Nebraska. We are marking the graves of these veterans with a bronze star marker and QR code medallion. The full list of veterans can be viewed here.

Memorial Day - Wisner Events
2025-05-26
The Memorial Day service in Wisner will be May 26 at 10 a.m. in the Fine Arts auditorium at Wisner-Pilger Schools. At noon there will be a flag raising and an Honor Guard Salute at the Wisner Cemetery. Taps will be played at 3 p.m. at the cemetery.

Memorial Day - Lincoln Events
2025-05-26
Wyuka Cemetery
3600 O Street
8:30 AM – The ceremony will include wreath casting from the historic bridge and a parade beginning at the Historic Stables and Bridge; the Lincoln Fire and Rescue/Lincoln Police Department Color Honor Guard; an invocation and benediction
9:00 AM – Ceremony at the GAR Circle. Greetings and introductions, Acknowledgment of Veterans, General Logan’s General Order No. 11; Guest Speaker; decoration of the Grand Army of the Republic Circle by Girl Scout Troop; Recognition of Memorials & Laying of Wreaths; Rifle Volley; Taps; Retire Colors.
Lincoln Memorial Park
6800 S 14th St
11:30 AM – Attendees may enter the cemetery at gates one or three. The ceremony will include the American Legion, VFW and SVR/SUVCW Color Guard, as well as welcome remarks, guest speaker, invocation and benediction. Placing of the wreath and battlefield cross will be conducted by Vietnam Veterans of America 727. Folding of the flag will be conducted by Boy Scout Troop.
Both morning ceremonies will also include guest speaker; the National Anthem; an acknowledgement of Veterans; General John A. Logan’s General Order No. 11 and taps.
Calvary Cemetery
3880 L St
The SUVCW – Sons of Veterans Reserve will give a brief ceremony and fire a volley near the grave of Civil War Medal of Honor winner Victor Vifquain following the Lincoln Memorial Park services.
Veterans Memorial Garden at Antelope Park
33rd & A St
8:00 PM – The candlelit ceremony will include the reading of the names of Lancaster County veterans who have died in the past year; posting of the colors by the VFW Color Guard; invocation and benediction; introductory remarks by City Councilman; and musical selections. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Auld Pavilion, located just west of the garden.

Memorial Day - Omaha Events
2025-05-26
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance Program: 10:00 AM
7909 Mormon Bridge Road
Omaha, Nebraska 68152
http://www.forestlawnomaha.com

Prospect Hill Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance – 10:45 AM
3202 Parker Street • Omaha, NE 68111
http://www.prospecthill-omaha.org

Memorial Park Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance – 11:00 AM
6005 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE

Omaha National Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance – 11:30 AM – 12:30

14250 Schram Road, Omaha , NE

Memorial Day - Fremont Events
2025-05-26
Fremont Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Veterans Park (on the grounds of the Fremont Family YMCA off Military Avenue)
11:00 AM
