Archive for October, 2010

Ohio Civil War 150 Launches Facebook Page

By Kristina, posted on October 11th, 2010.

We know you’re thinking, “It’s about time!”
We are excited to announce the birth of our new fan page which will feature statewide and national news, links, pictures, local events and anything else related to the commemoration of the American Civil War. Drop by our page to check out what’s happening and to post your own [...]

Fairview Park: “Letters from the Front”

By Kristina, posted on October 11th, 2010.

[ October 23, 2010; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] First-person portrayals of General James A. Garfield and his wife Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, by Ed Haney and Debbie Weinkamer, for the program, “Letters from the Front.” This performance features the Civil War correspondence between the Garfields: from the war front in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, and on the home front in [...]

Licking Co. Commemorative Guide To Be Published Soon

By Kristina, posted on October 8th, 2010.

The Licking County Historical Alliance recently met to finalize content for the 2011 Commemorative Guide for the county’s Civil War Sesquicentennial. Throughout 2011, this guide will serve multiple purposes to the public”, said Samantha Harris, Marketing Director of The Works. The guide includes a schedule of Civil War related events beginning in January 2011 and [...]

Speakers Bureau Forms To Support Licking Co.’s 2011 CW Commemoration

By Kristina, posted on October 4th, 2010.

The Licking County Historical Alliance announces the formation of a Civil War Speakers Bureau. This bureau consists of fourteen speakers who are well-versed in over twenty topics relating to the Civil War. The purpose of the Civil War Speakers Bureau is to provide speaking services to the public by traveling to schools, churches, clubs and [...]

CW150 Website it Back!

By Kristina, posted on October 4th, 2010.

Hello CW150 enthusiasts,
We apologize for the “missing” website! Due to some server problems (and our tech whiz on vacation…aaah!) we were unable to keep you up-to-date with the latest Ohio Civil War news. But don’t worry, we’ll get you back on track.
Feel free to   send us your calendar events, stories, photographs and any other items [...]