During the spring of 1934, a building was purchased in Washington, D.C., which was the National Headquarters for sixteen years, until it was sold in 1950. Following the 1951 National Convention in Chicago, a building in Springfield, Illinois was purchased and dedicated in June 1952, as the National Headquarters. In February 1964, this old building was sold and a new building was erected and dedicated in April 1969 as the new National Headquarters and Museum. The Headquarters and Museum are combined into one building.
The Museum houses many books, mementos, and documented records of the Civil War era which are on display. The Museum is open daily to members, and free to the public on selected days and hours of the week. Anyone interested in Civil War history is welcome to visit. Please call ahead to confirm if the facility is available for research on a particular day. Members and friends are urged to visit this monument to our heritage, located in the home city of Abraham Lincoln, that they may see the beauty and efficiency of the new National Headquarters, the result of our continued efforts and interest.
Members and non-members may place their Civil War ancestor's war record and genealogy at our National Museum. They may also submit a list of their children or of any lineal descendant of their ancestor. Many donations of Civil War memorabilia and research materials are housed there, allowing visitors to view and gain historical knowledge. Donors are comforted by knowing that their contributions are in safekeeping.