Last Soldier - Burt Co. Dedication
2021-07-10 14:00 (America/Chicago) | NE
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Harrison Camp No. 53-2 will conduct a ceremony honoring Isaac L. Wood, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Burt County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Tekamah Cemetery, in Tekamah.
Isaac L. Wood was a Private in Co. G, 179th Ohio Infantry and died September 6, 1944 at the age of 101.
Directions: Tekamah Cemetery is located on on the Northwest side of town, off of P Street and Cemetery Road. 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 - Saline County Dedication
2021-09-18 10:30 | NE
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Shiloh No. 2 will conduct a ceremony honoring Jeremiah Wilhelm, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Saline County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Dorchester Cemetery, near Dorchester.
Jeremiah Wilhelm was a Private in Co. A, 3rd Maryland Infantry and died June 11, 1942 at the age of 97.
Directions: Dorchester Cemetery is located on the Northeast side of town, north of Highway 33, 1 1/2 miles on County Rd 1500. 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 - Thayer County Dedication
2021-09-26 | NE
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Thayer Camp will conduct a ceremony honoring Willard A. Morgan, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Thayer County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Belvidere Rural Cemetery near Belvidere, NE.
Willard A. Morgan was a Private in Co. C, 12th Michigan Infantry and died December 16, 1942 at the age of 92.
Directions: Belvidere Cemetery is located on 10th St in Belvidere, NE . 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 - Buffalo County Dedication
2021-10-10 14:00 | NE
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Shiloh Camp No. 2 will conduct a ceremony honoring Joseph F. Wiley, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Buffalo County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Kearney Cemetery in Kearney.
Joseph F. Wiley was a Private in Co. K, 8th Illinois Infantry and died September 29, 1940 at the age of 91.
Directions: Kearney Cemetery is located at 4400 I Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847. 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.

Living History Days - Pawnee City
2021-10-16 09:00 - 2021-10-17 15:00 | Pawnee City Historical Society, 529 P Street, Pawnee City, NE, 68420, United States
Civil War Reenactors – 1st Nebraska Volunteers and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the Pawnee City Museum Grounds

William Burg Headstone Dedication
2021-10-16 15:00 | Pawnee City Cemetery, Cemetery Loop Rd, Pawnee City, NE, 68420, United States
Headstone Dedication for Civil War Veteran William Burg.
William Burg was a lad of nine years when he came to Nebraska Territory with his parents among the early pioneers of 1854 and settled in what is now Pawnee County. In response to the call of the federal government for the preservation of the union, he volunteered for service and enlisted November 12, 1862 as a Private in the 2nd Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Cavalry, receiving his honorable discharge December 14, 1863 at Brownville. He was a charter member of John Ingraham Post 95 of the Grand Army of the Republic at Pawnee City.

Last Soldier - Pawnee Co. Dedication
2021-10-16 17:30 | Table Rock Cemetery, 900 Pennsylvania St, Table Rock, NE, 68447, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska, Vifquain Camp No. 1 and Shiloh Camp No. 2 will conduct a ceremony honoring John Lehman, the Last Union Civil War Soldier buried in Pawnee County, Nebraska. The ceremony will be held at Table Rock Cemetery, in Table Rock.
John H. Lehman was a Private in Co. F, 118th Illinois Infantry and died September 15, 1945 at the age of 95.
Directions: Lehman’s grave is located in the northwest quarter of the cemetery, near the north cemetery road. View Google coordinates.
Please park cars on the street, not in the cemetery.
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.

Table Rock Cemetery - Civil War Candlelight Tour
2021-10-16 18:30 | Table Rock Cemetery, 900 Pennsylvania St, Table Rock, NE, 68447, United States
Guided tour by lantern light with stories of many of the Civil War veterans buried in the Table Rock Cemetery. Conducted by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the 1st Nebraska Volunteer Infantry and guests.
Gather at 9th Street (between Pennsylvania & Luzerne) at the intersection of the east-west cemetery road for the walk. Bring a flashlight.
Please park on the street and not on roads within the cemetery.
Sponsored by the Table Rock Community Club with the support of the Table Rock Cemetery and the Table Rock Historical Society.

Pvt. Benton Kinkead Burial Service
2021-10-30 12:00 | Oak Hill Cemetery, 149 Oak Hill Rd, Plattsmouth, NE, 68048, United States
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in partnership with the American Legion and the VFW will honor Pvt. Benton Kinkead’s service in the Civil War and perform the military burial ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth on October 30, 2021 at 12:00pm. Kinkead’s burial will mark him as the Last Union Civil War Veteran buried in Cass county, Nebraska.
The 1st Nebraska Volunteer Brass Band, dressed in civil war era uniforms will play period music and members of the Plattsmouth High School Choir will sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Kinkead was a private in the 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served in the Civil War from 1861 through 1864.
To read more about Benton Kinkead:
Benton Kinkead article
10/11 News Article

Veterans Day
2021-11-11 | NE

Shiloh Camp Meeting
2021-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 | NE
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 | NE
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 | NE
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 | NE

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 | NE

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.
