The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of heroes who fought and worked to save the Union. Today, the SUVCW is the legal heir and successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), first founded in 1866. The Col. Friedrich K. Hecker Camp #443 of the SUVCW is the only SUVCW Camp south of Springfield, Illinois, covering the “Little Egypt” part of the state.

On this website, you have access to learn about the history of the camp and links to information about membership. You can also keep up on what the camp is working on to help preserve and protect the history made by our Union ancestors.

A short biography about Col. Friedrich K. Hecker is here.

If you have questions, please send an email to info@heckercamp443.org. You may also visit us on Facebook.