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Camp Meetings
Camp #8 meets on the third Saturday of odd numbered months at 3 p.m. Meetings are held at the Butte des Morts Lions Club, 5068 Washington, Butte des Morts, WI. Please see the Camp's Facebook page at right for specific details about upcoming meetings, or contact one of the officers listed above. Meetings are usually available via Zoom as well as in person. The traditional ritual is used, and there is usually a featured speaker. Auxiliary members also conduct their meeting at the same time and place.
About Old Abe
In 1885 the Old Abe Camp, located in Oshkosh, was the largest Sons of Union Veterans camp in Wisconsin. Old Abe was the famous mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry, which became known as the Eagle Brigade, a unit heavily involved in the campaigns of the western armies. Old Abe the battle eagle became a real war hero, used for recruiting during the war's later years, and attending veterans reunions for years after. His likeness was used to symbolize much in Wisconsin, and can be seen in period statuary throughout Wisconsin and the U.S., and on the J.I. Case (a Wisconsin company) emblem. Today Old Abe is still with us, seen on the badges of some contemporary military units.
Camp Newsletter
The current Camp Orders may be downloaded and printed from your computer. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view the documents unless otherwise indicated. If you don't have this program, it may be downloaded at no cost (click the Reader icon at right) and is easily installed on your computer.
Camp Calendar
 Days the flag should be flown
| 26 May: |
 Memorial Day |
| 7 June: |
Dept. of Wisconsin Encampment, Town of Norway Town Hall
(right-click on this link and choose "save link as" to download encampment registration form file) |
| 14 June: |
Flag Day |
| 4 July: |
Independence Day |
| 19 July: |
Camp 8 Meeting, 3 p.m., Butte des Morts Lions Club |
| 7-10 Aug: |
144th National Encampment, Houston, Texas (hosted by the Dept. of Texas) |
| 1 Sept: |
Labor Day |
| 11 Sept: |
Patriot's Day |
| 20 Sept: |
Camp 8 Meeting, 3 p.m., Butte des Morts Lions Club |
| 11 Nov: |
Veterans Day |
| 15 Nov: |
Camp 8 Meeting, 3 p.m., Butte des Morts Lions Club |
| 15 Nov: |
68th Annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremonies, 1 p.m. step-off, Gettysburg, PA |
| 25 Nov: |
Thanksgiving Day |
| 7 Dec: |
Pearl Harbor Day |
| 19 Dec: |
Wreaths Across America, 11 a.m. |
| 25 Dec: |
Christmas Day |
Edward S. Bragg Auxiliary 8
The Auxiliary works to support the SUVCW and Camp 8 in keeping alive the memories of our Civil War veterans and their sacrifices for the Union, honoring and caring for today's veterans and properly observing Memorial Day. More information about Auxiliary 8 is here, or contact LuAnn Williams at lulabell0806@yahoo.com.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Department of Wisconsin
Comments to Dept. Signals Officer.
Last Updated: 16 June 2025
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