The Grand Army of the Republic, often referred to as the G.A.R., was founded at Decatur, Illinois on April 6, 1866. Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson founded the organization on the three cardinal principles of Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty and these principles guided the G.A.R. throughout its existence. The site is organized in the following fashion:
Leadership - Department Officers, history, contact information
Camps - State size view of camp locations and links to camp websites
Events - Department event calendar and important dates
About - History of the department and order
Resources - Useful items for the SUVCW members and camps
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Annual Spring Encampment
Department of Illinois
SUVCW
Rockford, Illinois.

Hosted by the John A. Logan Camp #26 of Rockford.

The event was held at Memorial Hall following a gravesite dedication service. Six of the eight Illinois camps were represented at the Spring Encampment.

For a gallery of pictures of the gravesite services as well as the encampment, <<click here>>