Attend our Next Event
Join us for Battlefieds & Bourbon
Our 2nd Annual Spirited Charity Event with President Lincoln is on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Attendees receive two complimentary bourbon pours (or select beer, wine, or similar cocktails). A full dinner will be served.
Wauconda American Legion, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, IL.
Checks payable to "U.S. Grant Camp 1863"
Event Tickets & Sponsorships
$500+ Sponsorship
Includes 10 Tickets + Pours. Listed as a Sponsor, Featured in Our Brochure, and Given an Opportunity to Give Brief remarks.
I wish to know the brand of whiskey that General grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel to my other generals.
President Abraham Lincoln
Calendar of Upcoming Events
10/10/2026
Department of Illinois Mid-Year Encampment
12:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Museum 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL
10/10/2026
Department of Illinois Mid-Year Encampment
Represent the Camp at the Annual Mid-Year Encampment of the Department of Illinois. $12 Lunch will be provided for Registrants & Delegates ...
12:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Museum 211 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL
10/17/2026
CANCELED - Village of Hainesville & Northbrook Sports Club Civil War Encampment
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Off of South Hainesville Road in Hainesville, IL
10/17/2026
CANCELED - Village of Hainesville & Northbrook Sports Club Civil War Encampment
Narrated Military Battle (Battle of Belmont - Nov 7, 1861), Military & Civilian Encampments, Period Dressed Presenters & Special Guest inclu...
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
Off of South Hainesville Road in Hainesville, IL
10/18/2026
CANCELED - Village of Hainesville & Northbrook Sports Club Civil War Encampment
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Off of South Hainesville Road in Hainesville, IL
10/18/2026
CANCELED - Village of Hainesville & Northbrook Sports Club Civil War Encampment
Narrated Military Battle (Battle of Belmont - Nov 7, 1861), Military & Civilian Encampments, Period Dressed Presenters & Special Guest inclu...
9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Off of South Hainesville Road in Hainesville, IL
10/22/2026
U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Monthly Meeting
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
American Legion Post #690, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL
10/22/2026
U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Monthly Meeting
Our Camp meets in person on the 4th Thursday of the Month. 6:30 PM social time downstairs, followed by our meeting upstairs at 7:00 PM. Meet...
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
American Legion Post #690, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL
11/20/2026
Battlefields & Bourbon Camp Fundraiser
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Wauconda American Legion Hall, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, IL
11/20/2026
Battlefields & Bourbon Camp Fundraiser
Join us for our 2nd Annual Grant Camp 1863 Fundraiser with President Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by Kevin Wood).
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Wauconda American Legion Hall, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, IL