Wreaths Across America Wreath Presentations – (TENTATIVE) December 13th @ Albany Rural Cemetery & Saratoga National Cemetery
2020-12-13 | 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY, United States

2020 Wreaths Presentation @ Soldiers and Sailors Lot, Albany Rural Cemetery
2020-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, NY
2019 Presentation

Wreaths Across America Wreath Presentations –
@ Albany Rural Cemetery & Saratoga National Cemetery for December 27th @ 10:00 AM.

We have RESCHEDULED the WREATH PLACING for Sunday, 27 December 2020. We will assemble at 10:00 AM at Albany Rural Cemetery at the GAR monument which is adjacent to the Soldiers and Sailors Plot.
We will be placing 150 wreaths on the Soldiers and Sailors headstones at Albany Rural. Also, the Camp will be placing a wreath at the GAR Monument and the GAR Plot at Albany Rural and then proceed to Troy to place a wreath at Willards and Thomas’s grave at Oakwood Cemetery.
Please advise if you will be able to help.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. (518) 624-2780 or eaglebsa@gmail.com

Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
2021-05-29 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, NY
29 May Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony Brother McEneny will be the speaker @ 8:30 am

Albany Rural Cemetery & Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremonies
2021-05-30 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY, United States
30 May Albany Rural then Oakwood Cemetery Ceremonies 8:30 at the caretakers building

June Camp Meeting
2021-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Masonic Temple Corning place Albany, 67 Corning Pl., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
5 June Camp Meeting 10:00 Masonic Temple Corning place Albany

Lincoln Luncheon & Legion of Merit Brown's Brewery Troy, NY
2021-06-19 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Brown’s Brewing Company, Troy, NY
Lincoln Luncheon & Legion of Merit Browns in Troy at 12:00 ($26.00 including tip)

Gravestone Repair Workshop @ New Mt. Ida Cemetery, Troy, NY
2021-07-03 - 2021-07-05 | New Mt. Ida Cemetery, Troy, NY, Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
There will be a gravestone repair workshop with Joe Ferranninni, this Saturday, July 3rd – Monday, July 5th

at the New Mt Ida Cemetery in Troy on Pinewoods Avenue.

There is always a need for volunteers to help clean the stones with D/2. Joe will then do the repair work.
All materials will be provided.

Grant's Cottage Remembrance Day
2021-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Grant’s Cottage, Wilton, NY, Wilton, NY, United States
PDC, PCC Robert Wagoner Laying a Wreath at Grant’s Cottage in 1973

The Camp has been asked to participate in the Annual Grant Cottage Remembrance Day Ceremony to honor General Grant on the day of his death, July 23rd.
Brothers will muster at 12:30 and will supply a color guard for the 1:00 pm ceremony.

Either Camp or Civil War uniform, please contact Cmdr. Straight if you plan on attending.

General George Thomas Monument Lot Re-Dedication Ceremony
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY, United States
DATE: JULY 31ST, 2021:
TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
General George Thomas Ceremony Monument Lot Re-Dedication @ General George Thomas Monument at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY.
Over a nine-year effort the Col. George L. Willard Camp # 154, Department of New York, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, along with Oakwood Cemetery Association and the Friend of Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, jointly have reconstructed the ornamental cast-iron fence and replaced the broken and stolen finials at the General Thomas gravesite. Money was raised to remove a large Beech tree that towered dangerously over the Kellogg Family Plot and was responsible for destroying portions of the fence and headstones within the plot. Funds were also obtained to raise the descriptive bronze tablet of General Thomas off the ground.
On July 31st (the anniversary of Thomas’s birth in 1816) there will be a re-dedication of the gravesite by the Willard Camp, Cemetery Association, and Friends of Oakwood Cemetery. Time 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
General Thomas was born in Southampton County, Virginia a southerner, who remained loyal to the Union. A graduate of West Point, and veteran of the Mexican War, Thomas played a prominent role and was a principal commander in the Western Theater during the war. His defensive stand during the Battle of Chickamauga earned him the sobriquet “The Rock of Chickamauga”. Truly, General George H. Thomas was a loyal Patriot and dedicated American.
You are invited to participate in the rededication of the site and the honoring of the service of Major General George H. Thomas
On Saturday morning those in attendance will form and proceed to the Kellogg Family Plot for the rededication of the site, with a reception to follow.
A Civil War tour of the Cemetery and its rich Civil War history will also be given after the reception.

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PROGRAM
Guests Assemble Music by the Ragtime Windjammers
Greetings Thomas Maggs, Board, Chair, Oakwood Cemetery and member of Col. George L. Willard Camp #154, Department of New York, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Welcome Michael P. Barrett, Executive Director, Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, MC of today’s program
Invocation Reverend Isaacs
Posting of the Colors Led by the Willard Camp
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Battle Hymn of the Republic (2 stanzas) Nicole Osterhout, accompanied by Ragtime Windjammers
About the Rehabilitation Project Dave Dziewulski
The Legend of General George Thomas, Rock of Chickamauga, Michael Barrett
Laying of Laurel Wreath at the Grave of General Thomas
Musket Salute Led by the Willard Camp and the 125th NY Regimental Association
Taps Led by Willard Camp
Announcement of Retirement of the Colors, Michael Barrett
Closing Michael Barrett
Closing Prayer Reverend Isaacs
Refreshments in the Tent Provided by Stewarts
If you are interested in attending or have any questions concerning this event, contact me at restraight1@gmail.com or cell phone (518) 344-7773.
NOTE: For those traveling and or who would like to spend the weekend Civil War Camping, an area with amenities of, firewood, straw, water, and restrooms will be provided and be available on Friday afternoon July 30th thru Sunday the 1st of August on the grounds of Oakwood Cemetery.
For more information visit Oakwood Cemetery’s Website at: https://www.oakwoodcemetery.org/events-list/re-dedication-of-the-general-george-thomas-grave-site

September Monthly Camp Meeting
2021-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Latham Community Baptist Church, 109 Forts Ferry Road, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Join us for our September Monthly Camp Meeting at the Latham Community Baptist Church located at 109 Forts Ferry Road, Latham, NY 12110 @ 10 am.

November Camp Meeting
2021-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States
Monthly Camp Meeting 10 am.

January Camp Meeting and Installation of Camp Officers – Saturday, January 8th, 10 am @ Online Zoom Video Meeting
2022-01-08 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Online Zoom Video Meeting, United States
January Camp Meeting – Saturday, January 8th, 10 am @ Online Zoom Video Meeting, the meeting will be conducted online. Installation of Camp Officers.
Brothers of the camp have received an invitation to join in on the meeting. If you did not receive an invitation or would like to attend please contact Bro. Frank Rogler

Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
2023-05-27 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY, United States
May 27th Assemble @ 8:30 AM, Start time @ 9:00 AM, Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. We will meet at the Vanderheyden Memorial Bell at 8:30. Color Guard, Civil War, or Camp Uniform. There will be the ringing of the Meneely Bell, wreath-laying, and placement of flags at the Soldiers’ Plot.
If you are available and can attend please contact Bro. Richard E. Straight, PDC at your earliest convenience.

Unknown Soldier Memorial Bench Dedication
2023-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY, 12871, United States
The camp will be dedicating a Memorial Bench at Saratoga National, Tuesday, May 30th at 11:00 am at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Annual Camp Lincoln Luncheon
2023-06-17 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Turf Tavern, 40 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY, 12302, United States
Lincoln Luncheon at the Turf Tavern in Scotia 12:00 pm Social Time, 1:00 pm Dinner. The cost of the dinner is $ 31.20.
For more information and to RSVP visit: http://glwillard154.org/events/the-lincoln-luncheon

2023 National SUVCW Encampment
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-06 | Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
National SUVCW Encampment in Nashua, NH, August 3rd-6th.
For more information visit: https://suvcw.org/2023-national-encampment

September Camp Meeting
2023-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States
Monthly camp meeting at 10:00 am.

October Camp Meeting
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States

November Camp Meeting
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States
Monthly Camp Meeting at 10:00 am. Officer Nominations/Elections.

December Camp Meeting
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States
Monthly Camp Meeting at 10:00 am. Officer Installations.

Camp Paint and Sip Fundraiser
2024-01-27 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Paint-n-Gogh, 114 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, United States
Join us for a fundraiser for the camp in doing a paint and sip! AT Paint-n-Gogh in Ballston Spa, NY!
A portion of each ticket sale will go back to our camp.
Here is the link: https://paintngoghbspa.as.me/willardcamp

Monthly Camp Meeting
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States
Monthly Camp meeting.

Camp Meeting
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Watervliet Senior Citizens Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet, NY, 12189, United States
Camp Meeting.

Grant's Tomb Ceremony
2024-04-28 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Grant’s Tomb, Riverside and West, New York City, NY, United States
Ceremony at 11 am hosted by the Oliver Tilden Camp No. 26 SUVCW.

141st NY Dept Encampment SUVCW
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-05 | American Legion Post No. 256, 454 North Main Street, Canadaigua, NY, United States
Annual Department Encampment, May 3-5, Canandaigua, NY.

2025 Camp Calendar of Events
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY

2026 Calendar of Events
2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NY
Col. George L. Willard
Camp # 154 SUVCW

2026 Tentative Schedule
CALENDAR – MEETINGS AND EVENTS

3 January 2026 Camp Meeting
7 February 2026 Camp Meeting
7 March 2026 Camp Meeting
4 April 2026 Camp Meeting
10-12 April 2026 143rd Department Encampment -Ithaca, NY
26 April 2026 Grants Tomb (New York City) 27 April 1822
2 May 2026 Camp Meeting
24 May 2026 Oakwood Cemetery Ceremony
24 May 2026 Saratoga National Cemetery
30 May 2026 Memorial Day @ Oakwood & Albany
Rural Cemeteries
6 June 2026 Camp Meeting
20 June 2026 Lincoln Luncheon, (location TBD)
23 July 2026 Grant Remembrance Day (death [23rd July 1885]) at the cottage
30 July-2 August 2026 145th National Encampment- Gettysburg, Penn.
5 September 2026 Camp Meeting
3 October 2026 Camp Meeting
5 October 2026 Chester Arthur’s birth (1829) Albany Rural
? October 2026 Department Mid-Year Meeting
7 November 2026 Camp Meeting
5 December 2026 Camp Meeting
12 December 2026 Wreaths Across America

Updated 16 November 2025
