HISTORY OF CAMP 2

On July 16, 1994, seven men gathered at the Houston Public Library to establish Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea Camp No. 2, making history as the very first provisional SUVCW camp organized in the state of Texas. Our camp proudly honors the memory of Lieutenant Commander Edward Lea, USN, the courageous Executive Officer of the USRC Harriet Lane who was mortally wounded on deck alongside his commanding officer during the Battle of Galveston on January 1, 1863.

From an initial seven charter members, we have launched vital regional initiatives like the annual Battle of Galveston Commemoration, championed local battlefield preservation efforts, and sponsored the creation of the Sarah Emma Seelye Ladies Auxiliary #1. Today, our roster has grown into a brotherhood of over 90 members, making us the largest and most geographically diverse camp in the Department of Texas and Louisiana.

In August 2025, Houston served as the host city for the 144th annual National Encampment of the SUVCW, marking the historic first time a National Encampment has ever been held in the state of Texas.

Dive deeper into our legacy. [Read the comprehensive Camp 2 history report] prepared by Camp Historian Michael Lance, PDC.

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We are members of your community.  We are your friends and neighbors.

We invite you to join us in our cause.