Illinois war of 1812 society

American Recruiting Song 
War of 1812

Brave sons of the West, 
the blood in your veins
At danger's approach waited not for persuaders;
You rushed from your mountains, your hills, and your plains,
And followed your streams to repel the invaders.

Welcome to ILLINOIS WAR of 1812 Society

"Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,..."
"Throughout the United States and Canada, plans are gearing up to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. 

The state of Illinois is no exception.  Just in time for the bicentennial, the Illinois Society of the War of 1812 is being reenergized with new members.  We 'd love to have you join us."  Illinois Society VPG Charles Schweizer 

Charles Wants You Click here for a message from our state society president.  

We have chosen as the face of our state society, Samuel Whiteside, an Illinois soldier. Click here to find out why.  

Membership in our society is open to any male eighteen years of age or older who is of good moral character and reputation, and who can provide lineal descent to a patriot who served during the War of 1812, in a military service of the United States.  The General Society of the War of 1812 offers more information about qualifications for becoming a member.   You can download a membership application here

Our Objectives

foto hereCooperate with other patriotic organizations to achieve mutual goals; encourage patriotism and patriotic education; promote historic preservation; make every effort to have a gravestone marker placed on the grave of any War of 1812 soldier buried in Illinois; recognize outstanding cadets through the ROTC programs at Illinois educational institutions; and support Illinois War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission projects.      

Events

April 12, 2012:  Gillum Ferguson, author of Illinois in the War of 1812, will be at a book signing at the Greenville (Illinois) Public Library from 2-4 p.m.  Contact Jim DeGroff for more information..

April 26-28, 2012:  War of 1812 Symposium, Peoria IL. Click here for a flyer.

June 9, 2012:  Sangamon River Chapter, USD1812 will have a grave marking at Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, IL.

June 10, 2012:  Kaskaskia Chapter, USD 1812, will have a gravemarking in Sorento for Morris May, Illinois Militia.

June 23, 2012:  Combined marking by DAR, USD1812 and Illinois Society War of 1812 for Ninian Edwards, Springfield, IL.

July 15, 2012:  Kaskaskia Chapter, USD 1812, will have a gravemarking at Little Flock Cemetery for Joseph Thomas, Private, Indiana Militia.

July 21, 2012:  Gravemarking in New Berlin for four patriots

August 19, 2012, there will be a ceremony to honor eight War of 1812 soldiers at the Bethel Church in Pike County, Illinois.  The grave of Sam Whiteside will also be marked during 2012.  More information to follow.

September 9, 2012:  Gravemarking at Judy/Nix Cemetery in Edwardsville for two 1812 soldiers.

We are also planning a bus trip to the New Orleans battle site in October 2012 and/or January 2013.  Billl Wilson is making plans which for this trip which will depart Chicago and make pick-ups along the way.  Contact Bill Wilson if you would like to assist.    

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