Join author Rick Cochran as he presents his novel, based upon the experience of his ancestor during the Civil War as a member of the 10th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.

Step back in time with historian and curator Christina Volpe as she explores The Barnes Museum and Homestead. Once home to industrialist Amon Bradley, this beautifully preserved estate offers a rare glimpse into Victorian life, complete with original antiques, family diaries, and Civil War letters.

Join us as we host the kickoff event for Vernon's 250th commemoration at the museum! Living Historians representing soldiers and sailors from the American War for Independence to the Gulf War will be portraying our uniformed services, with speakers presenting in depth topics over the day!

Union victory in the Civil War was far from a sure thing. At a moment of crisis in the summer of 1862, the Lincoln Administration called for an additional 600,000 volunteers for the Union army. By examining one Connecticut community, this talk will look at the difficulties the US government had.

One of our favorite presenters, Drew Gruber, Executive Director of Civil War Trails, Inc., returns for PART 3 of his series on the 1862 Penninsular Campaign. His fun, energetic style is sure to entertain even the less-inclined fans of history!