Historian Howard Coffin at Second Saturday Gallery Talk

Past event
Oct 12, 2013, 2 to 4 PM

You can learn more about Cedar Creek, one of the most important yet often overlooked Civil War battles, and about the Vermont Brigade’s pivotal sacrifices.

Noted historian Howard Coffin will discuss Cedar Creek, the October 19, 1864 battle where the Confederates brought about one of the two great surprise attacks of the Civil War, and where the Vermont Brigade made sacrificial stands to rescue victory from defeat. Attendees can also tour the Service & Sacrifice exhibit to see the newest display of Charles Andrus’ panorama from the Civil War.

The Society’s Leahy Library at the Vermont History Center also will be open, offering thousands of books, maps, photos and other collections that document all aspects of Vermont’s remarkable history. The library is open Tuesday‒Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Wednesday evenings until 8:00 pm; and second Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The presentations are free with the cost of admission to the galleries. Adults $5; students, children, seniors: $3; families $12. Members are free.

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