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Join Us for a History Talk & Book Signing

Historian and published author Gene Salecker will give an informative lecture on the worst maritime disaster in American History, the explosion of the steamboat Sultana in April of 1865.  


Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM


Palatine American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL


Free Food & Cash Bar


RSVP required


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Calendar of Upcoming Events

4/11/2026

Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony

10:00 am

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12:00 pm

Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL

Event Details

4/11/2026

Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony

The National SUVCW program commemorating the death of President Abraham Lincoln. A program with wreath laying ceremony, followed by lunch.

10:00 am

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12:00 pm

Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL

4/11/2026

Annual Stephenson Monument Ceremony

2:00 pm

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3:00 pm

Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, IL

Event Details

4/11/2026

Annual Stephenson Monument Ceremony

The National SUVCW program honoring the life of Dr. Benjamin Stephenson and the creation of the G.A.R. Wreath laying ceremony.

2:00 pm

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3:00 pm

Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, IL

4/18/2026

SUVCW Cemetery Ceremony

11:00 am

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12:30 pm

Red Oak Cemetery, 6R92+W3, Nekoma, Henry County, IL 61238

Event Details

4/18/2026

SUVCW Cemetery Ceremony

Brothers from several Camps in the Department of Illinois will be preforming a ritual ceremony at the cemetery where a Union veteran is buri...

Event Details

11:00 am

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12:30 pm

Red Oak Cemetery, 6R92+W3, Nekoma, Henry County, IL 61238

4/18/2026

Civil War Collectors Show & Sale

9:00 am

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4:00 pm

DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

Event Details

4/18/2026

Civil War Collectors Show & Sale

Chicagoland's massive collectors sale featuring Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Spanish-American War items. Find out more here: www.Chicag...

Event Details

9:00 am

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4:00 pm

DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL

04/23/2026

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Monthly Meeting

6:30 pm

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8:00 pm

American Legion Post #690, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL

Event Details

04/23/2026

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...

Event Details

6:30 pm

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8:00 pm

American Legion Post #690, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL

More Events

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

Join us for Battlefieds & Bourbon

The 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"

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Event Tickets & Sponsorships

$50 Ticket

Regular Admission + 2 Pours

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$40 Ticket

Veterans Admission + 2 Pours

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$25 Ticket

SUVCW Admission + 2 Pours

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$100 Sponsorship

Includes 2 Tickets + Pours.  Listed as a Sponsor.

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$250 Sponsorship

Includes 5 Tickets + Pours.  Listed as a Sponsor & Featured in Our Brochure. 

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$500 Sponsorship

Includes 10 Tickets + Pours.  Listed as a Sponsor, Featured in Our Brochure, and Given an Opportunity to Give Brief remarks.

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U.S. Grant Camp 1863 is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all contributions are 100% tax deductible. 

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