Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
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The Grand Army of the Republic in Clay County
3rd Floor Hall
through May 2, 2021


A year after our nation's Civil War ended, veterans of the war organized a fraternal group called the Grand Army of the Republic. The Grand Army of the Republic, or G.A.R., valued brotherhood, loyalty, and charity, and membership in the organization swept across the nation — reaching approximately one million veteran members at its peak. The organization also left a lasting legacy advocating for veterans: establishing pensions, building homes, and lobbying for major state and federal legislation.

The Grand Army of the Republic in Clay County, which was originally conceived in collaboration with Siouxland Heritage Museums, offers a fascinating, multimedia history of Clay County's Civil War histories. Panels and artifacts highlight the legacy of this important group, and they're supplemented with Clay County's own Civil War materials, including newspaper publisher Luther Osborn's saber and stories of men like Adam Stein, a Bavarian radical and the county's sole surviving veteran, and Felix Battles, a veteran of the United States Colored Troops who was born a slave in Tennessee.


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  • Home
  • About Us
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Mission
    • Hours and Location
    • Staff & Contacts
    • Board of Directors
    • Accessibility & Accommodations >
      • Site Map
    • Employment
    • Contracts
    • HCSCC Supporters
  • Visit Us
    • Accessibility & Accommodations
    • Events >
      • Pangea 2020
      • History On Tap!
      • Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festival
    • Exhibitions >
      • War, Flu, and Fear
      • GAR in Clay County
      • Red River Girl
      • Roots of the Red River Valley
      • Ihdago Manipi
    • The Hjemkomst >
      • Be More Colorful VR Tour
    • The Hopperstad Stave Church
    • Comstock House >
      • About the Comstock House
      • Hours and Location
      • Rental Info
    • Bergquist Cabin
    • Viking Connection
    • Field Trips/Tours
  • Shop
    • Heritage Gift Shop
    • Event Tickets
    • Become a member
  • Join & Support
    • Join Today
    • Donate to HCSCC
    • Volunteer/Intern Opportunities
    • Felix Battles Monument
  • Research
    • covid19
    • HCSCC Blog
    • Clay County Archives & Research >
      • Holdings
      • Finding Aids
      • Maps >
        • Fire Insurance Maps
        • Plat Books
      • Digital Books
    • Photo Catalog
    • Newsletters
    • Digital Exhibits
    • HCSCC on MNopedia