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Free Civil War presentation

WALLA WALLA–The local Chapter (021) of the Reserve Organization of America (ROA) will offer a program entitled Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War: History and Headstone Project, presented by Don Jameson. This presentation is open to the public on Friday, March 3 from 12–1 p.m. at the Walla Walla Country Club, 1390 Country Club Road, Walla Walla.

Jameson is currently serving as the Camp Commander of Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of Kennewick Wash., part of the Department of Columbia–SUVCW. Organized in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1954, the SUVCW is the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic.

A light lunch menu will be available for purchase. Come learn about some of our nation’s history, how we can preserve it, and enjoy time with members of the ROA.