On Thursday august 17th at 7 pm, the Bristol Historical Society will present noted civil war historian Howard Coffin. Howard will be speaking on "Vermont's Remarkable Sharpshooters".

Vermont sent far more sharpshooters to the Union armies than any other state, on a per capita basis. By the hundreds, Vermont marksmen passed the rigorous marksmanship test to join one of three Vermont companies. And sharpshooters from this state played a little-known but major role at Gettysburg, the great Union victory that changed the Civil War's course.

Howard Coffin will discuss his recent research into this little -recognized group and consider the reasons why Vermont may have been so well-represented in this elite group of marksmen.

The Historical Society is located at Howden Hall, at 19 West St. in Bristol. This talk is free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabilities. For more information, contact Bristol Historical Society at (802) 453-3526 or dear4@gmavt.net.

Event Info

Nov 11, 2024, 3 to 5 PM

Nov 15, 2024, 7 AM to 9 PM

Nov 17, 2024, 7 AM