Honoring the fallen USCT
Oct. 20, 2023
Sisters of Julia Dent Grant Tent #16 joined the Sons of the Grant camp and many others in Rembering the fallen men of the 56 USCT at the memorial in Jefferson Barracks National Military Cemetary.
Pictured are Valerie's granddaughter, Sister Dana Joines, Sister Pat Baehr, Sister Valerie Fusselman, Sister Chris Kapeller, and Sister Sharon Michael
At our October Meeting we Initiated three new members
October 7, 2023
Pictured are: new sisters Susan, Neuhaus, Alexis,(duv), and Dana Joines
Sisters attended the Grant Remembrance Ceremony at the Grant Historic Site.
July, 22, 2023
Sisters Sharon, Wenonah and Pat place our wreath at the ceremony conducted by SUV brother Sumner.
Sisters Nancy, Wenonah, Pat and Sharon tell visitors about the Daughters and invite them to join our group, after the ceremony.
Sister Sharon gets an award for her work with the Allied Orders from the Department of Missouri.
Sisters attending our July Meeting and Initiation of our new Member
July 8, 2023
After researching where our ancestors were during July of 1863 ( a very important month during the war), we placed pins showing the location of our ancestors. Many were in St. Louis, a couple near Gettysburg, and one at Vicksburg.
Tent #16 Sisters at Department Convention in Boonville, MO
June 10, 2023
Memorial Day at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery
May 29, 2023
Sappington House tour followed by lunch at The Barn
May 13, 2023
The daughters enjoyed a tour of the Thomas Sappington house. The Sappington's were near neighbors of the Grants in St. Louis County.
Their home was built well before the Civil War. Following our tour many of the Sisters enjoyed Dutch Treat lunch at The Barn also on the property.
Lincoln Death Day Springfield, IL
April 15, 2023
National President Lynne Gallaudet Dolan and tent President Pat Baehr with their wreaths ready to be presented at Lincoln's tomb.
April Meeting at Woodson Terrace Meeting Room
April 1, 2023
Honoring General Sherman
March 11, 2023
Sister Pat Baehr speaking, sisters Sharon Michael, Patti McCelland, and Wenonah Landers
Visiting the Campbell House Museum
March 4, 2023
The sisters traveled to visit the home of Virginia Campell, friend of Julia Dent Grant. The Campbells and the Grants were good friends and dined together often.
Sisters stand on the front steps of the Campbell's home.
Virgina Campbell's table set for guests, but not with her best china.
Making Valentines for Veterans
February 4, 2023
Installation of Tent Officers 2023
Installation of Tent Officers was held January 7, 2023.
Tent officers for 2023-2024 being installed; from left: Pat Baehr, President & Webmaster; Charlotte Shelburne, Jr. Vice President; Charlene Konersmann, duvs Chair; Carol Herensteiner, Chaplain; Donna Sandegren,Treasurer; Wenonah Landers, Registrar & Guard; Kathy Heincker, Patriotic Instructor; Sharon Michael (hidden), Council member #1 & State Homes; Dianne Scheffing, Guide and Council Member #2; second row left side: Anna Funk, Secretary.
125th Anniversary and Recreation of the Dedication of the Cannon placed at Lafayette Square 2022
On October 30, 2022, MOLLUS provided a fine ceremony for the 125th Anniversary and Recreation of the Dedication of the Cannon placed at Lafayette Square. The program was a replica of the program used 125 years ago. Many of the allied orders were represented at the ceremony.
Julia Dent Grant Ladies Sisters Sharon Michael, Patti McClelland, and Pat Baehr.
56th USCT Ceremony 2022
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Grant Camp presented a ceremony honoring the men of the 56th USCT near the marker honoring the same in Jefferson Barracks Cemetery on October 21, 2022. During the ceremony the sad story of this brave unit was told as was the story of their near decimation from cholera while awaiting discharge from the service. We met members of the families of the men who were buried there.
Julia Dent Grant ladies Sharon Michael and Pat Baehr
Sharon Michaels and Pat Baehr with descendants of one of the men of the 56th buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Sherman Ceremony 2022
Annually the Grant Camp SUV provides a ceremony honoring General Sherman. This ceremony was held at his Grave in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, March 13, 2022.
In 2022 Sister Joan Koechig, President of the Department of Missouri DUVCW was invited to speak.
Sister Joan Koechig, Missouri Department President, DUVCW
Sister Pat Baehr, Julia Dent Grant Tent 16
Decoration Day
Sweat with the Vets 5-K
Candy Buechler, Patricia Volkmann and Sharon Michaels
Lincoln's Tomb
April 12, 2014
General William T. Sherman 194th Birthday Anniversary
Pictured left-Sharon Michael, Ruth Funck, Candy Buechler, Carey and Kaitlyn Stacy
Chartering of the Louisa Volker Macklind Tent No. 24 in Kansas City on August 31, 2014
L-R: Pat Volkmann, Dianne Scheffing, Phyllis Freeman, Ruth Funck and Charlene Konersmann
Sharon Michael with President Lincoln at "Lincoln Comes to White Haven"
Candy Buechler with President Lincoln at SWIC Civil War Days