2025 Department Encampment

31st Annual Department Encampment
May 9-10, 2025
Houston, TX
AGENDA
Friday, May 9
6:30 PM – Reception for Commander-in-Chief Kevin Martin and Rosemary Martin, National President, Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Location – Summerwood in NE Houston
Saturday, May 10
8:00 AM – Setup at Holy Cross Church
11:00 AM – À la carte luncheon at Goode Company BBQ
- 8911 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024
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1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Department Encampment
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7901 Westview Drive, Houston TX, 77055
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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
This year members will have the opportunity to register and pay electronically.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!
The reception on Friday evening promises to be a lively event. All Encampment participants, guests and members of the Allied Orders are welcome.
Camp Commanders, bring your Camp flag and stand as well as your Camp Charter and display easel.
Questions should be directed to Dept. Secretary Don Gates or Dept. JVC John Vander Meulen
LODGING
Courtyard by Marriot, Houston Northeast at 120 N Redemption Square Rd, Houston, TX 77044 is 2 miles from the reception on Friday and 30 miles from the Encampment location.
If you prefer to stay closer to the events on Saturday a Google search shows both these hotels within 1 mile of Holy Cross Lutheran Church where the Encampment will be held.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston, located off Interstate 10 at 7625 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024.
Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria, located off interstate 10 at 7611 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024.