Events
Attend Events. Get Involved.
Chapters of the The Joshua Chamberlain Society host various fundraising events throughout the year. In addition, we also periodically host events sponsored by generous donors. These events are an opportunity for you to get involved, give, and meet our heroes. Check this page periodically for upcoming events!
Are you biking across the country? Are you running a marathon this year? Are you hosting a fundraiser in your area? If you are looking to fund-raise within your community to give back to our nation’s veterans, and their families, then the Joshua Chamberlain Society is the perfect organization for you. If you would like to support a current fundraiser, all of our active campaigns are listed below. If you are interested in starting a new campaign, please contact us at info@chamberlainsociety.org with all of the details.
Show your JCS support with official gear like this special edition JCS Trucker Cap — available online and at events.
JCSYP Volleyball Tournament
St. Louis
Come join the Joshua Chamberlain Society Young Professionals Group (JCSYP) for a 4 v 4 volleyball tournament. You and five other friends can have a fun day in the sun to raise money for our JCS Heroes!
Bring your friends out and compete in at least three games played to 11 points. Check-in will begin at 10 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. start time. This event will be held at the Elks Lodge #9. Food and beverage will be available alongside some picnic benches where you can see all the action. But, BYOC (bring your own chairs) if you want a spot in the shade.
A Night with the Heroes.
St. Louis
Join us on 11/1/23 for a Q&A with our Heroes. This evening will start with a 90-minute social gathering, followed by a 90-minute question and answer session hosted by Jamie Allman of Patriot Radio. This promises to be a contrast in humor and raw, unfiltered honesty.
Ticket price includes admission, drinks, and hors d’ oeuvers.
Location:
Missouri Athletic Club
405 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO
Houston Marathon
Houston
JCS Houston is a recognized Veteran Charity for the event!
Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Start at Congress & Fannin
6:50 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair Start
7:01 a.m. Marathon & Half Marathon Start
RunFest presented by Michelob Ultra
Charity & Running Club Village
Discovery Green, Jones Lawn
5:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Make sure to select JCS Houston when you are registering to be a participant. Email if you need additional information!
JCS NAshville Songwriter’s Night
Nashville
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2, 2024 and join us for our Annual Songwriters Night. This year’s featured artist/songwriter is Lindsay Lawler. Lindsay will be joined by friends.
Our event will be held at Leiper’s Fork Distillery (3381 Southall Rd, Franklin, TN 37064) with doors opening at 6:00pm and show starting at 7pm.
Salute to Heroes Trivia Night
St. Louis
Join us for our 15th Annual JCS Trivia Night! Teams of 10 will compete in topics ranging from History and Military to Pop Culture and Movies. Do you have what it takes to bring home the prize? Draft beer and soda provided; cash bar; bring your favorite snacks. Silent Auction will be available with great items to bid on!
3rd Annual Fishing Tournament
Houston
Come join JCS Houston on April 19th and 20th for the third annual inner coastal fishing tournament out of Matagorda, Texas. The top 3 teams will take home a prize and cash based on the combined weight of their stringer containing a redfish, flounder, and trout with the winning team taking home $2500. There are various sponsor opportunities, and a 4-man non-guided team of anglers is only $500. Plan to come and be part of the captain’s party for all participants on 4/19 at Matagorda Fireman’s Hall. The fishing tournament will start at 6am on 4/20 with a star spangled send off! Food and beverages will be provided during the weigh in which starts at 3pm! Your support allows us to provide the continued support to our well deserving heroes and continue to grow the JCS family!
12th Annual Price of Freedom Gala
St. Louis
The Price of Freedom Gala is a military-inspired evening to benefit the Joshua Chamberlain Society’s efforts to provide aid for severely wounded military service members and the families of killed-in-action members of our military. The evening will honor our current JCS heroes while raising funds that will allow us to support additional heroes.
9th Annual JCS Bike for Heroes
St. Louis
Come join us and tour the flat farmlands of the Mississippi valley heading south out of Columbia, Illinois with views of the bluffs as we support our adopted Heroes. Registration opens at 6:00 A.M. with a group start at 7:00 A.M.
The JCS Bike for Heroes ride offers five different routes in distances of 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, 80 miles, and 100 miles. There will be several rest stops with snacks, drinks, and facilities available for your convenience. On the 25 and 50 mile routes, you will travel the flat farmlands and enjoy views of the Missouri and Illinois river bluffs.
The 80 and 100 mile routes extend through Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois where you will ride alongside bluffs and pass Fort De Chartres. Built in 1753, this site marks the location of the last of four successive French forts built during the colonization of the Illinois Country.
If you are unable to attend the event, but want to support an individaul or team, or just want to make a donation to JCS click on the link below.
- Rest Stop Support Ends At 3:00 P.M.
5th Annual Shoot for the Troops
Houston
Round up the best clay bird shooters you know and register for a 4-man (or woman!) team. Teams will shoot the clay course at Blackwood Gun Club in Conroe, TX, which offers a number of challenging and fun stations. Teams score their best shooters hits out of four shots. Time slots are limited so register today!
Steve Tidwell Shoot For The Troops- Nashville
Nashville
JCS Nashville invites you to the 8th Annual Steve Tidwell Shoot for the Troops Clay Shoot! It’s going to be an exciting event you won’t want to miss! This year’s clay shoot with take place Saturday, August 24, 2024 with registration opening at 1:00 PM. Ammunition will be supplied at the event, as well as dinner, beer, wine, and a silent auction that you and your significant other are encouraged to attend. All proceeds going to support our eight JCS Nashville heroes and their families. Break out your big guns, it’s going to be an exciting event you won’t want to miss!
16th Annual JCS Shoot For The Troops
St. Louis
Join us for another fun filled day of shooting to raise money for our JCS Heroes. We will have the same three flight program as last year.
Round up the best clay bird shooters you know and register for a 5-man (or woman!) team. Teams will shoot the clay course at Black Hawk Valley Hunt Club in Old Monroe, which offers a number of challenging and fun stations. Teams score their best shooters hits out of four shots.
11th Annual JCS Nashville Gala
Nashville
The 11th Annual JCS Nashville Gala is a military-inspired evening at the Richland Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the Joshua Chamberlain Society’s efforts to provide aid for severely wounded military service members and the families of killed-in-action members of our military. The evening will feature Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Ryan Pitts USA as our guest speaker. We will honor our current JCS heroes while raising funds that will allow us to continue our lifetime support and welcome additional heroes to the JCS family.
