Chuck LaRocca is a nationally recognized authority on the Civil War, in particular the Battle of Chancellorsville. In his annotated edition of the Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage", he shows that the unnamed battle described in the novel was in fact Chancellorsville, and that Crane's fictitious 304th New York was based on the real 124th New York. The 124th was an Orange County, New York regiment that Chuck has studied, and reenacted, for nearly 50 years.

A unique and enlightening look at one of the most realistic war novels ever written, and perspectives on one of America's greatest novelists and literary figures. Chuck's last appearance in Vermont was as part of the 2014 St. Albans Raid commemoration.

Join us Wednesday, September 4th at 7 PM

Milton Historical Museum, 13 School Street, Milton
Free admission, donations appreciated, open to the public
Refreshments served after the program

Jan 19, 2025, 1 to 5 PM

Jan 21, 2025, 3 to 4 PM

Jan 22, 2025, 6 PM