Connecticut In The American Civil War With Dr. Matt Warshauer

Please join us on Wednesday, February 22, when Dr. Matthew Warshauer, CCSU professor of history and co-chair of the Connecticut Civil War Commission,  discusses our state’s role in the issues leading to the Civil War, the raising of troops, and the sacrifices of those who served at the front and at home. Copies of his book, Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice and Survival, will be available for purchase and signing after the program.

This event begins in the lower level of the Main Library at 7 pm on February 22. This is a free event and no registration is required.

 

Connecticut In The American Civil War With Dr. Matt Warshauer

Sorry! Thursday’s free program, “Connecticut In The American Civil War With Dr. Matt Warshauer,” has been postponed until February 22, 2012.

Join Dr. Matthew Warshauer, CCSU professor of history and co-chair of the Connecticut Civil War Commission, as he discusses our state’s role in the issues leading to the Civil War, the raising of troops, and the sacrifices of those who served at the front and at home. Copies of his book, Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice and Survival, will be available for purchase and signing after the program.

This event begins in the lower level of the Main Library at 7 pm on November 3. This is a free event and no registration is required.

 

Bristol Snow Days Circa 1888

As Bristol struggles to cope with all the snow that has fallen thus far this winter, several patrons have been in with questions about the Blizzard of 1888. We found a few photos in the Bristol History Room from “The White Hurricane” and thought to share them with you:

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Main Street

 

News Depot

 

Clearing the tracks