[ June 8, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Please join the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable for a night especially designated to northeast Ohio native James A. Garfield,   a Major General in the Civil War and later a US President. First up will be a presentation by Scott Longert on “Garfield’s Battles in Eastern Kentucky.” Following him will be Ed Haney and Deborah Weinkamer [...]

[ June 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] All are welcome to the Garfield Cabin, where President James A. Garfield was born,   in Moreland Hills for an evening with the Garfields! The Moreland Hills Historical Society is having a living history experience at the Garfield Cabin by presenters Ed Haney and Debbie Weinkamer on the “Early Years of James and Lucretia  Garfield.” Haney and [...]

[ May 18, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Please join the Lakewood Historical Society for this special lecture by Scott Longert at the Lakewood Public Library!  With special emphasis on the 42nd Ohio and their experiences, follow James A. Garfield’s journey as an office and soldier in the US Army from 1861-1863. Garfield was appointed Lt. Col. of the 42nd Ohio, which he led [...]

[ April 5, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join the Lake County Historical Society for a presentation entitled, “Letters from the Front.” Experience the past as General James A. Garfield and his wife Lucretia share excerpts of their letters shared during the Civil War. These contain the General’s wartime thoughts and experiences during his 28 months of service. You will also hear about [...]

[ June 8, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join the Cleveland Civil War Round Table for a program entitled “Letters from the Front.” Experience the past as General James A. Garfield and his wife Lucretia share excerpts from their Civil War letters. The General gives accounts of his wartime experiences during his 28 months of service while Lucretia speaks of home front activities, [...]