Welcome to the site of the SUVCW Department of Georgia & South Carolina!

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of veteran heroes who fought and worked to save the Union in the American Civil War. Organized in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1954, the SUVCW is the legal heir and successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) - the group organized by the actual Union veterans of the Civil War.
What we do:
  • Memorial Projects - educating students about the legacy of the Civil War, and providing tools for teachers, is central to our mission.
  • Civil War Preservation -we strive to document and preserve graves, monuments, and memorials honoring Union heroes.

Do you live in or near the state of Georgia or South Carolina and are a male descendant  of a Soldier, Sailor, Marine or member of the Revenue Cutter Service (or directly descended from a brother, sister, half brother or half sister of such Soldier)?   If so, please consider contacting one of our chapters (called "camps") and ask about a membership to honor your Union ancestor.
How do you join the SUVCW?  Click on our link to locate a camp near you.
SUVCW links:
SUVCW National Headquarters Website
SUVCW National Headquarters Facebook page  
Department of Georgia & South Carolina Facebook page

2026 - 2027 Department Officers

Commander:                          James Bryja              
Senior Vice Commander:     Matt Youmans   
Junior Vice Commander:     Charles Henderson
Secretary:                                Mark A. Hale, Rik Born
Treasurer:                                Mark A. Hale, Rik Born
Council 1:                                 Tim Klob
Council 2:                                 Sam Spain
Council 3:                                 Fred Purmort
Patriotic Instructor:                Chris Collins, Doug Kirk
Chaplain:                                  Sam Spain
Grave Registration Officer:    Tim Bartholow
Eagle Scout & ROTC Officer:  Rik Born
Historian:                                  William Miller
Memorials Officer:                  open
GAR Records Officer:              Tim Bartholow, Gordon Graves
Counselor:                                Tim Klob
Signals Officer/Webmaster:   Michael Reither, James Hayes
Newsletter Editor:                    Brian Pierson
Guide:                                         Eric Steffy
Color Bearer:                             open
Guard:                                         James Morrall
Recruiting Officer:                    John McMahan
Camp Organizer:                       Tim Klob 


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