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1865 was a pivotal year in American history. With the end of the Civil War, Lincoln’s assassination, and the beginning of Reconstruction, politics were forever changed. Lives were changed, too.
Join HSP and the reenactors of the Confederation of Union Generals to explore the stories of those who fought, deliberated, and struggled so that our nation would survive. Attendees will have the chance to speak with a slew of "honored guests" including George Meade, John Gibbon, Dr. Mary Walker, and more. A reception will follow the program.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to view our newest document display, 1865 - Eyewitness to History, featuring manuscripts, maps, photographs, prints, and more:
Attendees will also have an opportunity to view our newest document display, 1865 - Eyewitness to History, featuring manuscripts, maps, photographs, prints, and more:
- The scrapbook of Union Maj. General John White Geary
- Illuminated map detailing the Appomattox campaign
- Political cartoons and electoral propaganda
- Pamphlets created by the U.S. Adjutant General Office
- A letter from Thomas Drayton, a pro-Southern planter, to his pro-Union family living in Philadelphia
- An 1865 National Freedman Monthly Journal
These writings humanize past events – with sadness and humor – and illustrate the personal consequences and impact of historic events.
Act 48/CEU credits are available for educators.
Tickets are free for students and members of HSP and the Confederation of Union Generals. $15 for nonmembers.
Founded in 2002, the Confederation of Union Generals combines knowledge of their historical personas with the gift of storytelling to animate the past for young and old alike.