OUR OBJECTIVES
- To honor the memory of the men and women who contributed towards the preservation of the Union during the Civil War, extending over the years 1861-1865
- To foster a spirit of patriotism, loyalty, and love of country
- To uphold the honor of the Flag of the United States of America
- To give financial aid to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee
Explore Our Milestones
February 2025
Presentation of National Certificate for Outstanding Service and Appreciation On-Time Submission of Financial Reports.
December 2024
Wreaths Across America.
December 2024
Presentation of donation check to the Sussex County Historical Society in support of the Newton Academy Restoration Project. Newton, NJ
September 2024
Sussex County History Day. Newton, NJ
May 2024
Program: Civil War Spy Elizabeth Van Lew, Presented by The Ladies of History Historical Productions and Portrayed by Alisa Dupuy.
Program sponsored by the Private Joseph Bessette Chapter and the Sussex County Historical Society.
December 2023
Wreaths Across America
June 2023
Greater Byram & Morris Canal History Day at Waterloo Village. Stanhope, NJ
June 2023
Presentation of Membership Certificates
December 2022
Wreaths Across America
November 2022
New Member Swearing-in
September 2022
Sussex County History Day, Newton, NJ.
May 2022
Honoring the Civil War Veterans of the Old Newton Burial Ground, the Black Cemetery, and Old Saint Joseph Cemetery
Program sponsored by the Private Joseph Bessette Chapter and the Sussex County Historical Society.
December 2021
Wreaths Across America
September 2021
Sussex County History Day, Newton, NJ
May 2021
Spring Memorial Program
Sponsored by the Sussex County Historical Society at Old Newton Burial Ground, Newton, NJ
December 2020
Wreaths Across America
Private Joseph Bessette Chapter, NSDU 