Lecture: Civil War 101 with Ted Shuart

Join Schoharie County Historian Ted Shuart as he presents Civil War 101: a lecture and overview, on Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. at the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association located on Depot Lane in the village of Schoharie.

Perfect for new or long-time students of the Civil War, the lecture will cover everything from the formation of the Union Army, including its leadership and organization, to uniforms worn by soldiers, and the flags and insignias they carried. Common military tactics will be discussed and a variety of artifacts will be on display to help bring to life the day-to-day experiences of those fighting in the war and those supporting them on the homefront and the battlefields.

Admission is $5 for non-members. Admission is free for Schoharie County Historical Society members.