National Women’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic

NWRCAGAR

American Civil War

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Headquarters

Museum 1613 Edith Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Founded

1883

Mission Statement

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.

Overview

Women age 13+ who pledge allegiance to the US flag and are loyal to the USA. Men through Logan’s Brigade.

What Organization Does

Perpetuating the memory of those who sacrificed in the American Civil War, providing assistance to veterans of all wars, supporting families, and promoting patriotism.

Where Organization Operates

General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith Street, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966

About

Chartered in 1883 as a Grand Army of the Republic auxiliary and congressionally chartered in 1962.

Membership Eligibility

Women age 13+ who pledge allegiance to the US flag, are loyal to the USA, and have not aided enemies of the USA. Membership is NOT based on lineage.

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