Tag: Texas

  • Memorial Day 2026 Report and Pictures

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    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…

  • 32nd Annual Department Encampment

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    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…

  • San Jacinto Day Celebration

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    The members of Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary #1 thought it would be a good idea to get out in front of the public at a new event, and it was!  For the first time our organization had a booth at the San Jacinto Day Celebration, on April 18, 2026.  Nice tent with flags and banners,…

  • March 2026 Newsletter

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    In addition to all of the usual amazing content this issue of The Harriet Lane contains the biography of Captain Edwin N. Ketchum, 176th New York Volunteer Infantry.  Captain Edwin N. Ketchum’s life was colorful and action-packed – born at sea, Civil War soldier, Indian scout, cattle herder, Chief of Police, businessman, U.S. Customs Examiner, Grand Army of the…

  • The Unionist – February, 2026

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    CLICK HERE to read about all of the latest Department of Texas and Louisiana happenings in the current issue of our newsletter, The Unionist.

  • Galveston 2026

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    It was a spectacular day in Galveston on January 3, sunny but not too hot and just enough breeze to unfurl the flags, which made for some quality photo and video opportunities. Here is a nice group photo, a gallery with lots of pictures, plus a video at the end. All of the best and…

  • December 2025 Newsletter

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    CLICK HERE to read the latest issue of The Harriet Lane. Did you know that the Harriet Lane is still on patrol? Yes, the modern-day version, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane, was commissioned in 1984 and sails the high seas from her home port in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Click here for the full story on…

  • Crown Hill Cemetery Veteran’s Day Celebration

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    Veteran’s Day week kicked off on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at historic Crown Hill Cemetery in Pasadena, TX.  Many veterans are buried at Crown Hill including 2 Union veterans of the Civil War.  The cemetery recently acquired and installed permanent headstones for these 2 veterans, 2LT Milton H. Lakin of Co. H, 97th OH Infantry…

  • National Encampment 2025 in Review

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    Brothers of the Department of Texas and Louisiana Sisters of Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary #1 The Honor Guard GAR Charter Presentation The Campfire Remarks from Commander in Chief Kevin Tucker The Pipes

  • NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT COUNTDOWN

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    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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