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Local Civil War History with Peter Vermilyea – Library

November 16 @ 5:00 pm EST

Local Civil War History with Peter Vermilyea: November 16 at 5pm

Union victory in the Civil War was far from guaranteed. The Northern war effort depended upon local communities to raise the troops and supplies needed for the battlefield.
The history of Litchfield County highlights the challenges Northern communities faced. Armed confrontation erupted over the flying of secession flags. Supporting the war effort provided women with skills and experiences that would aid in the suffrage movement. Scandal swirled around the local army medical examiner. Family and friends actively supported their loved ones as they transformed from civilians to soldiers.

Author Peter C. Vermilyea uses first-hand accounts – many never published before – to investigate these events and show how the process of preparing for war created a lasting bond between a community and its soldiers.

Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org.

(This event was rescheduled from October, 2024.)

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Date:
November 16
Time:
5:00 pm EST
Website:
https://cornwalllibrary.org

Venue

The Cornwall Library
30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Phone
860-672-6874
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Organizer

The Cornwall Library
Phone
860-672-6874
Email
director@cornwalllibrary.org
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