Welcome to ILLINOIS WAR of 1812 Society
Membership in our society is open to any male of any age 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
Cooperate
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; sponsor an essay contest
for students aged 14-18; and support Illinois
War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission
projects.
EVENTS
Last update November 17, 2018