The early reunions immediately after the Civil War were one and two-day affairs with only the veterans present. Later, the wives and families of the veterans were invited, and the reunions evolved into weeklong camps. Tents were erected to sleep and cook in.
A favorite location for the reunions was Randall's Grove in Lorain (near the present site of the Overlook Apartments). In 1907, four acres of lakefront property was purchased in Sheffield Lake for a permanent reunion site, and the celebrations have been held there since 1908.
Here's a few more looks at what I believe is the current 103rd O.V.I. property as seen on vintage postcards.
Here's wishing the 103rd O.V.I. another great Camp Week!
