[ September 10, 2011 11:00 am to September 11, 2011 4:00 pm. ] All are welcome to a Civil War encampment with Union, Confederate, and civilian reenactors in authentic camp sites at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Programs hourly including firing drills, parade, children’s militia and play area. Garfield home open will be open for tours. Sutlers shall be on site with food available. There will also be [...]
[ June 22, 2011; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Interested in the Civil War? Want to know more about local involvement in unique setting? Come out to the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse for a great presentation on “Fairport Harbor and the Civil War.” This program is presented by the Fairport Harbor Historical Society.
Location: Fairport Harbor Public Library, 335 Vine Street, Fairport Harbor
Sponsor: Fairport Harbor [...]
[ May 12, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] At the Fairport Harbor Public Library, Robert Baucher shall be speaking on “Civil War Causes and Effects.” He will be addressing events before and after the war. This program is presented by the Fairport Harbor Historical Society. This lecture is free and open to the public–all are welcome!
Sponsor: Fairport Harbor Historical Society
Location: Fairport Harbor Public Library, 335 [...]
[ April 21, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Are you interested in Civil War medals? Be sure to come out to Fairport Harbor to learn more! At the Fairport Harbor Public Library Joe Tirpak shall be speaking on “Medals of Honor.” This program is presented by the Fairport Harbor Historical Society.
Location: Fairport Harbor Public Library, 335 Vine Street, Fairport Harbor
Sponsor: Fairport Harbor [...]
[ 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 [...]