Category: Announcement
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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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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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National Encampment 2026 Hotel Reservations
National Encampment in Gettysburg (July 30 – Aug 2) is the one you do not want to miss! Word is that a very strong turnout is expected so now is not too soon to start making plans. CLICK HERE for the hotel reservations page on the National website. THIS LINK will take you to the…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
It will be hard to top our amazingly successful 2025 campaign but we are going to give it our best shot starting this Saturday, January 3, at the 32nd annual Battle of Galveston Commemoration Ceremony. Setup starts at 8:30 and the ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 AM. This year we are very happy to welcome…
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Houston 2025 National Encampment
WELCOME TO HOUSTON! On behalf of the Brothers of LCDR Edward Lea USN, Camp 2 and the Sisters of Sarah Emma Seele Ladies Auxiliary #1 we offer our sincere welcome and wish you all the best at the 144th National Encampment of The Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic, right here in…
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NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT COUNTDOWN
National Encampment is ONE TWO THREE FOUR week away! Volunteers Needed THIS PDF lists the volunteer opportunities available. Contact Brother Schulze if you would like to sign up. Official Schedule CLICK HERE for the Official Schedule on the National website. National Encampment Reports CLICK HERE to view an advance copy of the 144th National Encampment…
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Commander in Chief Martin arrives for Department Encampment
It was a beautiful spring day in Houston for the arrival of Commander in Chief Kevin Martin and National Auxiliary President Rosemary Martin. They were greeted by Department Commander Phillips and Department JVC Vander Meulen and then headed out to the ship channel in LaPorte for a tour of the San Jacinto Monument, conducted by…
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144th National Encampment Invitation
Click here to register for the 2025 National Encampment. We look forward to seeing you in Houston! Treue Der Union
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144th National Encampment Fund Raisers
Challenge Coins ~ Polo Shirts ~ Badges ~ T-Shirts National Encampment 2025 gear is available and ready to order. CLICK HERE to head over to the Department website and check it out! Fraternity – Charity – Loyalty
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