Department of Ohio
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Join us in preserving the legacy of the Civil War and supporting veterans through community service, education, and advocacy. Together, we honor our past, treasure the present, and protect the future through Fraternity, Loyalty, and Charity.
Mission
Honoring Union Veterans
The SUVCW cooperates with other veterans organizations to honor all who have served our country in the military. We observe the national holidays honoring veterans living and dead, and work to preserve and maintain not only the the graves of Civil War veterans but also the monuments and memorials that honor them.
Preserving the Legacy of the Grand Army of the Republic
We seek to preserve the records, documents, and artifacts of the G.A.R. and its members. Our formal meetings and encampments are conducted according to the traditions and rituals of the original Order we succeed.
Patriotic Instruction
An integral part of every SUVCW meeting agenda includes a review of a particular Civil War related historical event or topic, either by a guest speaker or as a presentation by the Camp’s Patriotic Instructor. Additionally, the Order serves as a steward of the Nation’s rich patriotic legacy, as we participate in public events, festivals, and ceremonies.
Applications, Forms, Quartermaster Storefront are accessible from the National Website
144th Department of Ohio Encampment, June 13, 2026, Clintonville Women’s Club, Columbus, Ohio
IRS 501 (c) (3) Information
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War including subordinate Departments and Camps, is a 501(c)(3) organization approved by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.