The National organization has a variety of projects, which include:

Maintaining a free public Civil War Museum at our Headquarter's building at
503 S. Walnut, Springfield, IL. 62704-1932. (217-544-0616)

Keeping alive Civil War symbolism, nomenclature, music, art and literature.

Working to preserve Civil War Battlefields, Historic Sites and Union Monuments.

Publishing books, lineage booklets and pamphlets.

Locating Union Veterans grave sites and obtaining suitable markers.

Observing and participating in ceremonies on national and local holidays.
 
Awarding scholarships.

Volunteering services at Veterans Medical Centers, State Homes, Hospitals and Nursing Homes.