2021 Dept. of Nebraska Annual Encampment

The SUVCW, Department of Nebraska will hold its 2021 Department Encampment at the Saunders County Historical Museum in Wahoo, Nebraska. The encampment is hosted by Welstead Camp #3 of Fremont. The memorial service in conjunction with the DUVCW will begin at 9:15 am with the business meeting beginning at 10:00 am. This year’s Department Encampment features a visit from SUVCW National Commander-in-Chief Brian Pierson of Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Descendants and history buffs are invited to a free presentation at 1 p.m. at the Saunders County Historical Society Museum at 240 North Walnut St. Historian Jeff Barnes will present “Protecting the Ports: Civil War Fortifications of Charleston and Savannah.” April 12 marks the 160^th anniversary of the firing on Fort Sumter and the beginning of the American Civil War.

Barnes is the author of “Forts of the Northern Plains,” Great Plains Guide to Custer,” Great Plains Guide to Buffalo Bill” and “150 to 150: Nebraska’s Landmark Buildings.”

For information about the SUVCW and the Encampment, contact Department Commander John Surman at 402-781-2242.

To learn how you can enjoy Barnes’ presentation in person or online, contact the Saunders County Historical Society at 402-443-3090. Museum hours on April 10 are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.