Join us at 6:30 as we place flags on all the Civil War veterans at Grove Hill Cemetery in Vernon, followed by a short grave rededication ceremony in honor of Thomas F. Burpee at 7:30 PM. Conducted by Alden Skinner Camp #45, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Tour the museum before, during, or after the Rockville Memorial Day Parade!

(In-person only, at Acton Public Library)

Railroads played a key role in the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. The first battle of the campaign was fought near a train depot, Brandy Station, on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad. Award-winning author Scott Mingus will discuss the 15 different railroads that were involved in the campaign.

Authors Bill Liska and Kim Perlotto will present their book "The Eighth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War", and discuss the men and history of one of the longest-serving units from Connecticut during the war.

Join our Living Historians at the Rocky Hill Historical Society, as we and our partners tell the story of the citizen soldiers from Connecticut - brought back to life!

Join us as we support Connecticut's statewide "Open House Day" amongst museums and historical sites! Visit out local partners as well - Valley Falls Farm, Strong Family Farm, Arts Center East, and the Vernon Historical Society.

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.

Join our Living Historians at the Ellington Historical Society, as we and our partners tell the story of the citizen soldiers from Connecticut - brought back to life!

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!