William McKinley Camp of the SUVCW

William McKinley Camp of the SUVCW William McKinley camp 21 Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. Group and Traveling Interactive History Museum and Living History.

Commander, Living History Captain, Patriotic and Museum Instructor, Mason A. Prater Thank you for your attention. The William McKinley Camp 21 of Lancaster, Ohio is affiliated with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War National Organization. In brotherhood with each man to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic and the men who served to save our Union from 1861-1865. Mission

Statement:
We honor our ancestors who served our Union during the Civil War and our organization educates with patriotic service the duties of citizenship and the love of our Union. Who We Are:
* Fraternal Organization that continues the legacy of the Grand Army of
the Republic.

* We raise funds for the preservation of our history.

* We provide education about the life of the volunteer American Soldier
of the United States during the Civil War.

* We are always accepting new members! What We Do:
* Responsible for the care of General Sherman's Cannon preserved in
Downtown Lancaster whereby we take the cannon around Ohio to
many events throughout the year and also demonstrate what life was
like during the Civil War.

* Honor our veteran ancestors who are American Soldiers who
sacrificed so much for the preservation of the union of our great
nation.

* Provide service to our community by preserving gravestones,
marching in patriotic events, and raising funds for historical
preservation.

Happy Memorial Day from the William McKinley Camp.
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the William McKinley Camp.

05/17/2026
05/17/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Ray Branstutter, our first commander, of John S Kountz Camp 14. Billy moved from Kentucky to Toledo Ohio in late 2025. He was born in 1961. He sought membership in the SUVCW as part of newly established Camp 14. Billy was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. While he was never installed as Commander, he was voted in by the members of the Camp, but had taken ill before the Installation in April. Details abut his passing and any announcements as to burial have not been released. May he rest in God’s eternal Peace. Thank you Commander.

We are saddened by the loss of our brother.
05/13/2026

We are saddened by the loss of our brother.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Ray Branstutter, our first commander, of John S Kountz Camp 14. Billy moved from Kentucky to Toledo Ohio in late 2025. He was born in 1961. He sought membership in the SUVCW as part of newly established Camp 14. Billy was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. While he was never installed as Commander, he was voted in by the members of the Camp, but had taken ill before the Installation in April. Details abut his passing and any announcements as to burial have not been released. May he rest in God’s eternal Peace. Thank you Commander.

05/10/2026
05/10/2026

William McKinley camp 21 Sons Of The Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1st Ohio Light Artillery Battery M. Good evening Brothers. Just wanted to remind you that we will be participating in the community days festival scheduled for Friday May 15th through Sunday May 17th at the Fairgrounds in Lancaster. We will be setting up around 3:30pm on Thursday afternoon and will be picking up the cannon at the square around 5: 30pm. I'm actually going to be off work on Thursday and Friday. I'm planning on getting my personal work accomplished on Thursday morning. I will have the cargo trailer parked in our area for setting up camp and will have the cannon trailer on the truck. This year we will have been at the community days festival for 13 years now. I appreciate your attention and time. I'm actually looking forward to this event and seeing everyone there. Sincerely Senior Vice Commander and Camp Event Coordinator and Grave Register and Chaplain Captain Andy Rogers.

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279 Canal Street
Lancaster, OH
43130

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+16143972387

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