Événement

New Jersey in the Civil War; Answering Lincoln's Call

Northern Homefront... Dr. Judith Giesberg, Professor of History at Villanova University, describes what life was like for families back home, and the part the citizens of New Jersey and the northern states played in support of the war effort.

Civil War Ballooning... Dr. Jim Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, Civil War Trust member and Civil War ballooning authority, describes the important role that hot-air balloons played during the Civil War.

Philadelphia, Arsenal Of Defense... Dr. Andy Waskie, Professor of Languages at Temple University, Civil War historian, author and researcher specializing in Philadelphia, and a historian of the life and career of General George G. Meade, describes the role the Delaware Valley and New Jersey played in supporting the war with arms, military supplies, troops and training.

New Jersey Generals... Dr. David Martin, Instructor and Administrator at Peddie School, past President of the New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association, publisher/editor of Longstreet House book company and author of over 20 books on the Civil War and the American Revolution, describes the Generals from New Jersey and their roles and effort on the war.

Exhibitors from local Historical Societies,
Museums and Civic Organizations
Civil War Music, Door Prizes and Raffle

Includes Boxed lunch

Co-sponsored with the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library
Through the Center for Civic Leadership and Responsibility at CCC