March 18.............................................................................................................................................Tent 48 Meeting
Smith House, 400 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL Brunch $20.00
10:00 am ........................................................................................................................................................Brunch
10:30 am ............................................................................................................Zoom log-in; gavel around 10:45 am
Program: Dedicated Daughters Program
April 15, 11:00 am .............................................Lincoln Death Day Association and Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony
67th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. Sponsored by SUVCW and MOLLUS.
10:00 am .....................................................................................................................................Wreath presentation
12:30 pm ....................................................................................................Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Luncheon reservations required by April 5th, cost $45.00 per person. Luncheon form may be found at duvcw.org or contact Mary Ellen Fryer.
May 20................................................................................................................................................Tent 48 Meeting
Smith House, 400 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL. Brunch $20.00
10:00 am .........................................................................................................................................................Brunch
10:30 am ............................................................................................................Zoom log-in; gavel around 10:45 am
Program: TBD
May 30..........................................................................................................................Southern Memorial Day Observance
Wreath Laying at Alton National Cemetery, 600 Pearl St., Alton, IL
Wreath Laying at Mound City National Cemetery, 141 State Highway 37, PO Box 45, Mound City, IL 62963-0045
June 10..........................................................................................................Department of Illinois State Convention
In-person and via Zoom
Smith House, 400 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL Brunch $20.00
10:00 am .........................................................................................................................................Business Meeting
11:00 am ..........................................................................................................................IL State Convention begins
12:00 - 1:00 pm .......................................................................................................................................Lunch break
1:00 pm .........................................................................................................................IL State Convention resumes
Detailed information forthcoming in State Convention Call.
July 18-July 23............................................................................................................................National Convention
2023 National Convention, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Oklahoma City Northwest, 3233 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
August 19,10:00 am...........................................................................................................................Tent 48 Meeting
Smith House, 400 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL Brunch $20.00
10:00 am ........................................................................................................................................................Brunch
10:30 am ............................................................................................................Zoom log-in; gavel around 10:45 am
Program: "Spies of the Civil War" presented by Patty Russell
September 15-17.........................................................................................................................Illinois Heritage Days
Embassy Suites, by Hilton, Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center
100 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria, IL
Enjoy great speakers and informative programs all weekend. More information forthcoming.
October 21, 10:00 am........................................................................................................................Tent 48 Meeting
Smith House, 400 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL Brunch $20.00
10:00 am .........................................................................................................................................................Brunch
10:30 am ............................................................................................................Zoom log-in; gavel around 10:45 am
Program: "Prairie Patriot: A Civil War Story" presented by Rachel Mellen of Peru, IL is an author of two books and a genealogical researcher. She will talk about her recent book "Prairie Patriot"
November 18,10:00 am......................................................................................................................Tent 48 Meeting
Smith House, 400 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL Brunch $20.00
10:00 am .........................................................................................................................................................Brunch
10:30 am ............................................................................................................Zoom log-in; gavel around 10:45 am
Business meeting
Christmas Party - gift exchange, $15.00 limit