"Itinerary" offers a glimpse into the 31st National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), held in Buffalo, New York, in 1897. This document provides a detailed schedule of events, showcasing the activities and ceremonies planned for the gathering of Union veterans. It offers insight into the GAR, a prominent fraternal organization composed of veterans who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It illuminates their continued camaraderie and civic engagement decades after the war's end.
This itinerary provides historical context regarding the GAR's role in shaping post-Civil War American society and culture. It serves as a valuable resource for those researching the history of veterans' organizations, Civil War commemoration, and late 19th-century American social life.
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