Civil War Marker Dedication Ceremony
September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
FreeTravel back in time to join Abraham Lincoln and the 1st Minnesota Infantry to honor Civil War Veterans buried at Lakewood. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) will host this special ceremony dedicating 170 new markers for Civil War Soldiers who have been in unmarked graves. Along with the reenactors, the ceremony will feature the Living History Society and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. After the ceremony, enjoy a free, guided walking tour of the graves of soldiers from the 1st and 2nd Minnesota Infantry regiments.
Learn more by reading our blog post about this meaningful volunteer effort.
This event is free, and all are welcome! Some seating will be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.
Location
This event takes place in the GAR section at Lakewood Cemetery. Click here for a GPS link to this location (this will open Google Maps).
Parking and Transportation
Driving Directions
Feel free to park anywhere along Lakewood’s roads unless otherwise noted with a no parking sign. Please do not park or drive on the grass.
Bus Directions
A bus stop is located right outside of Lakewood’s gates. Please refer to the Metro Transit website for the most up to date information about bus lines and schedules.
Bike Directions
Biking at Lakewood is permitted to and from and event, service, or grave. Lakewood has several small bike racks. Bike rack locations are noted on the map below.
Please do not lock bikes to any of our signs or trees. Please use caution when biking through Lakewood and yield to any vehicles or machinery. A 20mph speed limit is enforced. External speakers playing music are not permitted at Lakewood.
Our cemetery roads were not designed for biking. Unlike city streets, there are no stop signs or traffic signals. Often, people driving in the cemetery may be grieving and distracted. Because of this, recreational biking is not encouraged.
About the Organizers
Colvill Camp is the Minnesota chapter of the SUVCW. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a Congressionally Chartered organization formed in 1881 by the Grand Army of the Republic. Among the purposes of our order is the perpetuation of the memory of the men who saved the Union and honoring all who have patriotically served our nation in any war.
Questions?
Please email the event host Gary Carlberg at gary.carlberg@hotmail.com
