Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

2009 National Encampment

2009 NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF THE ALLIED ORDERS OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

Louisville, Kentucky AUGUST 13 – 15, 2009

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
Louisville Slugger Museum
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
Frazier Arms Museum
J. B. Speed Art Museum
Louisville Zoo
Locust Grove, last home of George Rogers Clark Farmington, home of the Speed Family
The newest Lincoln Memorial Monument (to be dedicated April, 2009)

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Call now for reservations at 800-626-2708 and make sure you Mention that you’re with the Allied Orders of the G.A.R. room rates are $91 a night.
Please note: There are only a limited number of rooms available at the  $91 rate and that rate is guaranteed only until July 14.  So, it is important to get your reservation in early.
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LINCOLN BIRTH BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL

The coming National Encampment of the Allied Orders of the G.A.R. will coincide with the commemoration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The Department of Kentucky, S.U.V.C.W. has ordered the striking of a numbered, limited edition, commemorative medal to mark this historic occasion.
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LIMITED EDITION, SIGNED AND NUMBERED LINCOLN PRINT

The coming National Encampment of the Allied Orders of the G.A.R. will coincide with the commemoration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The Department of Kentucky, S.U.V.C.W. has ordered the printing of a signed, numbered, limited edition, commemorative print to mark this historic occasion.
Drawn by renowned artist and Brother Dan Colon, each will be printed on 100% acid free, 80# cover weight, antique white paper. This finely detailed and thought provoking portrait of Lincoln captures the essence of a man, born of humble means, worn by years of war, who nobly held this Nation together. This will become an instant collectors item.
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TWO LINCOLNS FOR TWO LINCOLNS

Fort Duffield Camp #1 will offer 2 Lincolns For 2 Lincolns. We’ve paired a numbered (001), signed, matted and framed Lincoln portrait with a limited-edition, numbered (001) Lincoln Birth Bicentennial Medal for a prize drawing. A $10.00 chance (2 Lincolns) and in commemoration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday, only 200 chances will be sold, and only at the Encampment. Drawing will be held at the Allied Orders Banquet Saturday evening.

PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-register at $7 per Brother, using the form provided. The fee helps defray the cost of the 2009 Encampment, Friday evening’s Campfire program with entertainment and Saturday evening’s hospitality room(s). Registration after July 29th, 2009 will be $10.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Thursday, Aug. 13th – 12 Noon to 5:00 PM: In celebration of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth, we will be hosting a Tour to the Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Shrine and the newly renovated Lincoln Museum in Hodgenville, KY. The tour will leave the hotel at 12:00 pm and return by 5:00 pm.
Seating is limited to the first 110 people.

Friday, Aug. 14th – 7:00 PM: Annual Campfire and Courtesy Hour – Speeches, greetings and entertainment, followed by friendly roasts, skits and gifts to honor the Commander-in-Chief and Auxiliary National President.

Saturday, Aug 15th – 6:00 PM : Allied Orders Banquet— Formal Evening meal and entertainment. Two entrée choices available.