Author: Robert Riley
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Celebrating America 250 in The Woodlands
50th Annual South County 4th of July ParadeThe Woodlands, TX The 50th Annual South County 4th of July Parade in The Woodlands was a resounding success! A hearty huzzah to the dedicated members who braved the early morning hours and heat in full wool uniforms to honor our Union army ancestors and all veterans. We…
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Congratulations America on our 250th Anniversary
Proclamation from Commander in Chief Kevin P. Tucker In honor of our nation’s semiquincentennial, Commander in Chief Kevin P. Tucker has issued the following official proclamation. FRATERNITY – CHARITY – LOYALTY
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Juneteenth 2026 at Ashton Villa in Galveston
The History On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston to announce the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation by reading and posting General Order No. 3. This Year’s Celebration This year, at the annual Juneteenth celebration at Ashton Villa, the Brothers of Camp 2 arrived to accompany long-time…
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Brother Dr. Stephen Duncan named Chaplain Emeritus
Through his tireless work with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) and his iconic historical portrayal of Union General Gordon Granger, Dr. Stephen Duncan serves as a vital bridge between Texas history and the present day. In recognition of his service to the SUVCW, Dr. Stephen Duncan has been bestowed with the title…
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Ribbon Cutting at the Old Galveston Customhouse
Today, we were honored to attend the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the 1861 United States Customs House and Court House in Galveston, hosted by Shaun and Natalie Hodge. Camp Commander Daniel Pourreau presented our hosts with a Certificate of Recognition from Camp 2 and the Department of Texas and Louisiana, to honor their outstanding…
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Memorial Day 2026 Report and Pictures
Brothers and Sisters of the Allied Orders gathered at the Grand Army of the Republic burial plot in Houston’s historic Glenwood Cemetery for a truly memorable Memorial Day 2026. It was a heartfelt tribute as we called out names and placed red roses at each of the 10 GAR graves, while reading aloud the names…
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Memorial Day at Glenwood Cemetery
On May 30, 1886 the first observance of Decoration Day by the Grand Army of the Republic members of the McClellan Post was conducted at the Glenwood Cemetery complex in Houston. 140 years later, on May 25, 2026, the Brothers of Camp 2 and Sisters of the Allied Orders will answer that same call of…
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32nd Annual Department Encampment
Department Encampment in Waco was a big success, highlighted by the election of our very own Brother John Vander Meulen as the 2026-2027 Commander of the Department of Texas and Louisiana. Congratulations Brother John! Huzzah! Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Daniel Murray joined us to bring greetings from Commander-in-Chief Tucker and installed our 2026-2027 officers. Elected officers…
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Department Encampment 2026
The 2026 Department of Texas and Louisiana Annual Encampment will take place at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum on May 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM, in Waco, TX. The Department website has the Schedule, Registration Form and everything else you need to know. CLICK HERE to go there and read all about…
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