The oldest military support organization in the U.S., the Armed Services YMCA has been serving military families since 1861 through free or low-cost programs and services that address the unique challenges of military service.
A Nation Divided
Civil War
1861–1865
Organizations dedicated to preserving the memory of those who served in America's defining conflict.
The Civil War was the defining internal conflict in American history, testing the survival of the Union and ending the institution of slavery. Veterans and descendants formed organizations to remember service, sacrifice, and reconciliation. Groups associated with this era focus on preservation of history, remembrance, and the enduring lessons of unity and equality.
Organizations preserving the legacy of Union and Confederate veterans and their descendants (1861–1865).
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Headquarters Organizations
All War Periods
The United Daughters of the Confederacy® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose objects are Historical, Educational, Benevolent, Memorial and Patriotic. Our Memorial Building to the Women of the Confederacy houses two libraries, museum exhibits and meeting space used for memorial services in support of these objects.
To preserve the legacy of the Medal of Honor, promote patriotism, and inspire others to live by the values it represents.
Always Ready, Always There
to perpetuate the memory of those who sacrificed much and sometimes all in the American Civil War; provide assistance to veterans of all wars and extend needed aid to them and to their widow(er)s and orphans.
To provide affordable life insurance and financial security to sea service members and families.
To honor African American military heritage.
To preserve the history and legacy of those who served the Confederate States of America.
The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the United States Naval Academy and strengthening the lifelong bond among alumni. The Association and Foundation advance the mission of the Naval Academy by supporting midshipmen, alumni, and the institution through engagement, advocacy, education, and philanthropic support.
To provide an independent forum for examining issues of national defense and maritime affairs.
To honor the memory of Confederate soldiers and preserve their history.
