"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." --George Washington

Welcome to the Department of Michigan!

The Department of Michigan was chartered on June 24, 1884. There are 24 Camps and over 500 members throughout both of Michigan's peninsulas representing the interests of the Grand Army of the Republic and honoring the memory of those who "wore the blue" in defense of our nation.

The Department of Michigan's web site offers information for our members as well as for the public. Select a link to the left for:

Headquarters - Contact Information, Current officers, General Orders, Past & Present Department Commanders, and other information.

Michigan's Messenger - Our Newsletter - Wonder what we do? Read our National award-winning Department Newsletter, Michigan's Messenger.

Camps & Membership – Have a Civil War ancestor? Interested in the Civil War? Find a Camp located in your area.

Events Calendar - Find out what Ceremonies, Rededications, and Special Events are taking place near you. You are more than welcome to attend!

Special Projects

Graves Registration - Know of and want to share a Civil War Ancestor's grave? Does your Civil War ancestor need a (or new) headstone? See our Graves Registration project!

Monuments & Memorials - Help us locate and catalog the Monuments & Memorials in Michigan dedicated to Civil War war soldiers.

GAR Records Project - Do you have or know where any GAR Records are? Help us locate and preserve these one of a kind records!

Ceremonies & Rituals - Interested in learning more about a holiday, a ceremony, or ritual - look here!

Miscellaneous

The Bugle Call - A page dedicated to the memory of our departed brothers.

Where We've Been - An online photo album of various events and activities of the Department of Michigan.