Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of heroes who fought and worked to save the Union. Organized in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1954, we are the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic. The SUVCW is composed primarily of direct descendants of Civil War Union soldiers, sailors, and Marines as well as Associate members who do not have such lineage but want to be a member of the order and support our mission.

Today, the National Organization of the SUVCW oversees the operation of 26 Departments, each consisting of one or more states, a Department-at-Large, a National Membership-at-Large, and over 200 community-based camps. More than 6,360 men enjoy the benefits of membership in the only male organization dedicated to the principles of the GAR — Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty. The SUVCW National Headquarters is located in the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Join us!