SUVCW - Dept. of Nebraska

Civil War Roundtable
2017-11-23 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Legacy Estates Theater, 7200 Van Dorn, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States

Gettysburg Address Ceremony
2017-11-18 04:30 - 17:30 | Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
The Nebraska Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be hosting an Observance of the Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. There will be a reading of the Gettysburg Address by Tristan Sohnholz, keynote speaker Steve Bauermeister, presentation of colors by the Nebraska Rangers – SVR and live music.

SUVCW & SVR Members – the Capitol opens at 10:00 AM, please be there at this time to help set up and prepare.

Shiloh Camp Meeting
2017-11-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2017-05-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | I.O.O.F. Hall – Capital Lodge No. 11, 1101 N. 56th St, Lincoln NE, 1101 N. 56th St, Lincoln, NE, 68504, United States

Veterans Day
2017-11-10 - 2017-11-11
Honoring All Veterans Who Served.

Blue, Gray & Khaki: Civil War Veterans Impact WW1
2017-11-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Nye Square Retirement Village, 655 West 23rd St, Fremont, NE, 68025, United States
“Blue, Gray and Khaki” presented by Paul Hadley. From recruiting and financial and emotional support on the home front — to actual wartime service — how did this earlier generation of veterans help the cause of America’s doughboys? This program will feature photos of Civil War veterans and families who supported our “Doughboys” in World War. Did you know that several Union and Confederate vets were still in the U.S. Army in 1917? Learn more about relationships between the soldiers who went “over there” and their parents and grandparents still in the States.
In the Conference Room of the Nye Square Retirement Village

Vietnam Veterans Ceremony
2017-08-10 12:15 - 14:00 | Antelope Park, Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE, 68502, United States
Nebraska Rangers SVR will provide the Color Guard for posting and retiring the colors at the Vietnam Veterans Ceremony after their BBQ. There will also be Civil War exhibits set up indoors by select individuals at the event.

SVR Information:
The uniform of the day will be Union Civil War uniform of 4 button sack coat,forage cap,sky blue trousers,brogans or black shoes,leather accoutrements, bayonet, musket, canteen (full of water), haversack if you have one. Please have your musket clean. If you do not have a 4 button sack coat and forage cap or bummer and wear the uniform of your ancestor like Berdan’s Sharpshooter, cavalry, artillery, Navy is acceptible. Also appropriate rank in the Nebraska Rangers, camp medal, SVR medal, unit citation also acceptible on uniform. White gloves and colors will be provided.

136th National Encampment
2017-08-10 03:00 - 2017-08-13 12:00 | Radisson Hotel, 111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
SUVCW 136th National Encampment hosted by the Department of Michigan

Heim Cemetery Headstone Cleaning
2017-08-05 03:00 - 07:00 | Heim Cemetery, 1200 Nemaha St, Dawson, NE, 68337, United States
Cleaning GAR Headstones at Heim Cemetery, near Dawson, Nebraska.

Directions to Heim Cemetery: from Jct of Hwy 73 & 75 near Dawson, NE. – go South on Hwy 75 and take first right turn which is about 0.2 mile towards Dawson – then take a quick left turn, Heim Cemetery is about 150 yards on right. Please park on the road and walk into the cemetery.

Flag Day
2017-06-13 - 2017-06-14

Headstone Dedication - St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery
2017-06-10 05:30 - 07:00 | St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, 40.1379893, -95.8334211, Talmage, NE, 68448, United States
Headstone Dedication at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, near Talmage, NE
There will be a living history demonstration in the Talmage City Park after the ceremony.
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SVR Rangers, please be at the cemetery at 9:30 AM
Directions:
St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery is located at the intersection of S 50th Road & Quail Road, approximately 1 1/2 miles East of Talmage on Road R and 1/2 mile North on S 50th Road.
From Lincoln:
Take Hwy 2 to Syracuse, head south on Hwy 50 to Hwy 128. Turn left on Hwy 128, go to Road closed sign just west of Lorton, turn right on gravel road. Take gravel road south to stop sign, turn left at stop sign. Go east on gravel road to river bridge on Hwy 67, turn left on Hwy 67, cross river bridge, turn right on gravel road. Head east to 1st crossroad going north, turn left on gravel road and head north, cemetery is on left hand side of road.
From Omaha:
Go Nebraska City, take Hwy 75 south to Hwy 128. Turn right on Hwy 128, go to Hwy 67 and turn left on Hwy 67 follow to crossroad just north of river bridge turn left on gravel road, go to 1st crossroad going North, turn left and go north on gravel road, cemetery is on the left

Bring lawn chairs for seating and water if the weather is hot.

G.A.R. Observance of Memorial Day
2017-05-29 - 2017-05-30
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.

Pick Up Flags
2017-05-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510, United States
Picking up the flags from the GAR Soldiers Circle at Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorial Day - Omaha Events
2017-05-29 03:00 - 12:00
Memorial Day Events in Omaha:
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Memorial Day Veterans Service – 8:00 AM

Prospect Hill Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance – 10:45 AM
3202 Parker Street • Omaha, NE 68111
Preservation Brass Band; the First Nebraska Volunteers (Civil War era re-enactors) doing a 21-musket salute; and a tribute to Anna Wilson (early Omaha “Madam” and Prospect Hill benefactor). David Harding will be presenting an original composition by Omaha Historian Dr. Harl Dalhlstrom entitled “Prospect Hill and Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial: The Cemetery as Gateway to the Amazing Nineteenth Century”.

Memorial Day - Lincoln Events
2017-05-28 - 2017-05-29
Wyuka Cemetery
Wreath Ceremony: 8:30 AM
Parade to and program at GAR Soldiers Circle: 9:00 AM
Memorial Park Ceremony
Ceremony: 11:00 AM
Calvary Cemetery
SUVCW Presented Ceremony at the Vifquain Grave: 1:30 PM
Holmes Lake Manor
6101 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506
Ceremony: 2:30 PM

Headstone Dedication - Pvt. Wm McNeal
2017-05-27 05:30 - 07:00 | Table Rock Cemetery, 900 Pennsylvania St, Table Rock, NE, 68447, United States
Ceremonial Dedication of the Tombstone of Pvt. William McNeal
Co. G, 2nd Kansas Cavalry
Died in Service on June 7, 1862

Nebraska Rangers (SVR): Please plan to arrive at 9:00 AM to help distribute flags for the GAR flag holders and practice drill. You can bring your own chairs to use during the ceremony

Flags at Wyuka Cemetery
2017-05-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE, 68510, United States
Placing flags near the headstones in the GAR Soldiers Circle at Wyuka Cemetery for Memorial Day.

Civil War Roundtable Meeting
2017-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Legacy Estates Theater, 7200 Van Dorn, Lincoln, NE, 68506, United States
April Program:
The Presidents’ Club 1860-1861
Presented by member Steve Flader

Legacy Estates – Theater
7200 Van Dorn
Use the lower parking on the west side, entrance is at the rear of the building.

Air Force JROTC Awards Night
2017-04-20 14:00 | Lincoln Northeast High School, 2635 N 63rd St, Lincoln, NE, 68507, United States
SUVCW Certificates and Medals presented by Shiloh Camp Commander John Surman

2017 ROTC Joint Service Chancellor's Review
2017-04-20 10:30 | Cook Pavillion, UNL, 845 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Honoring ROTC Graduates at the Joint Service Chancellor’s Review Ceremony
Some graduates receive the SUVCW Certificate and Medal, presented by Shiloh Camp Commander John Surman

2017 Lincoln Tomb Ceremony
2017-04-15 05:00 | Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL, United States
All are invited to participate in the 61th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, sponsored by the SUVCW and MOLLUS, commemorating the 152nd Anniversary of President Lincoln’s death. It will be held at the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL at 10 AM on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Headquarters Hotel: President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield,IL 62701. The room rate is $98.00 for single/quad. A10% dining discount at Lindsay’s Restaurant is included. Call 1-866-788-1860 for reservations and mention “Sons of Union Veterans”. Reserve your room by March 25, 2017. After this, the remaining blocked rooms will be released.
Wreaths may be ordered from local Springfield florists. Instruct the florist to have the wreath delivered c/o the Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, by 9 AM on Saturday, April 15th.
Luncheon will be held at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel at 12:30PM. The luncheon program is yet to be
determined. Luncheon cost is $30 per person.
For event info, go to the SUVCW web site (suvcw.org) or contact Robert Petrovic at: rpetro7776@aol.com or 636-274-4567.
Click here for the form for the wreath ceremony, luncheon reservation and military parade.

Diverse Origins
2017-04-08 08:30 - 11:00 | Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Diverse Origins sponsored by Cub Scouting at the Nebraska State Capitol
This event brings multiple groups together to present visitors about various aspects of Nebraska history including ancient biology, Native Americans (learning the story of Standing Bear), pioneers, the underground railroad, civil war veterans, immigrants, and art and architecture of the Capitol building.
The Nebraska150 website notes we will be keeping an Honor Guard at the Lincoln statue and teaching visitors how to drill and march like a Civil War soldier.

PDC Bill Dean will have his civil war display set up at the Capitol and is asking for those that can attend to be there in uniform by 1 pm.

Venture Scout 21 Group (Robert and Ian Cuevas are members) and former SUVCW member Ron Rockenbach are helping with the event.

Dept. of Nebraska - 2017 Annual Encampment
2017-04-01 04:00 - 10:00 | Keene Library, 1030 N Broad St, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
Department of Nebraska – 2017 Annual Encampment
hosted by Welstead Camp #3, Fremont, Nebraska
Special Guest: National Commander-inChief Don Martin
Doors open: 9:30 am
Memorial Service: 9:45 am
Business Meeting: 10:00 am
Lunch: at noon, $10 for catered meal
Presentation: 1:00 pm – Awards, Civil War Presentations around the theme Nebraska150 Celebration

Attire: Uniform or business attire recommended

Nebraska Statehood Day - Flag Raising
2017-03-01 03:00 - 04:00 | Thomas P. Kennard State Historic Site, 1627 H St., Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Nebraska Statehood Day – Celebrating 150 Years
The Department of Nebraska Sons of Union Veterans (in period uniform) will hoist the colors (37-star flag) on a newly-installed flag pole at the Thomas P. Kennard State Historic Site to open the ceremonies for Nebraska Statehood Day. The house will be open to the public for tours, free of charge, until 4 p.m.
The house built by Nebraska’s first secretary of state, Thomas Kennard, was constructed in 1869 at a time when Lincoln was the fledgling capital of the first state to join the Union after the Civil War. It was designated the Nebraska Statehood Memorial in 1967 in honor of the state’s centennial. For the last fifty years the house has been administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society and interprets both the statehood story and Victorian life on the prairie.

Midwinter Meeting
2017-01-14 04:00 - 06:00 | Keene Library, 1030 N Broad St, Fremont, Nebraska, 68025
Midwinter Meeting for department and camp officers to plan and discuss the Department Encampment, upcoming events and officer duties for the following year.
