Events

Join us for Battlefields & Bourbon

A Spirited Charity Event with President Lincoln

All attendees who purchase advanced tickets will receive two complimentary bourbon pours (or select beer, wine, or similar cocktails). Appetizers will be served.

Friday, November 21, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM

Wauconda American Legion Hall, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois

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

Purchase tickets here online or send a check to: U.S. Grant Camp 1863, c/o Commander Nick Sauer, P.O. Box 1431 Barrington, IL 60011-1431.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

10/25/2025

SUVCW Department Mid-Year Encampment

11:00 am

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2:00 pm

Old McLean County Courthouse Museum, 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL

Event Details

10/25/2025

SUVCW Department Mid-Year Encampment

A Bag Lunch will be served beginning at Noon. Mid-year Encampment meeting will follow. Attending Brothers must be credentialed. RSPV to De...

Event Details

11:00 am

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2:00 pm

Old McLean County Courthouse Museum, 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL

11/13/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

6:30 pm

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8pm

Schaumburg Township Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL

Event Details

11/13/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

The Camp will be voting on and installing new Camp officers at this meeting

6:30 pm

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8pm

Schaumburg Township Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL

11/21/2025

Battlefields & Bourbon Camp Fundraiser

6:00 pm

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9pm

Wauconda American Legion Hall, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, IL

Event Details

11/21/2025

Battlefields & Bourbon Camp Fundraiser

Join us for our first Grant Camp 1863 Fundraiser with President Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by Kevin Wood).

6:00 pm

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9pm

Wauconda American Legion Hall, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, IL

12/11/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

6:30 pm

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8pm

On Zoom

Event Details

12/11/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

This meeting will take place over Zoom. Please contact us if you do not receive the Zoom link via email.

6:30 pm

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8pm

On Zoom

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Join us for Battlefields & Bourbon

A Spirited Charity Event with President Lincoln

Friday, November 21, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM

Wauconda American Legion Hall, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois

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I wish to know the brand of whiskey that General grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel to my other generals.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

10/25/2025

SUVCW Department Mid-Year Encampment

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

10/25/2025

SUVCW Department Mid-Year Encampment

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

11/13/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

6:30 pm

-

8pm

11/13/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

6:30 pm

-

8pm

11/21/2025

Battlefields & Bourbon Camp Fundraiser

6:00 pm

-

9pm

11/21/2025

Battlefields & Bourbon Camp Fundraiser

6:00 pm

-

9pm

12/11/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

6:30 pm

-

8pm

12/11/2025

U.S. Grant Camp 1863 Meeting

6:30 pm

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8pm