The Civil War Soldier - 7pm
Center Harbor Village Schoolhouse, 94 Dane Road/Route 25B, Center Harbor, NH FREE. Open to the public.

The everyday life of the Civil War soldier is often not known or discussed. More familiar are the names of generals, like Lee and Grant, or the famous battles of Antietam and Gettysburg. But, hundreds of thousands of young men volunteered to fight in this bloody war against their fellow Americans, and many were killed or seriously wounded. What was it like to be one of these soldiers? Speaker Warren Sommers shares his understanding of the daily trials and tribulations of the Civil War soldier. His unique perspective offers an opportunity to learn more about the events that divided our nation from 1861 to 1865.

About the Speaker: Warren Sommers is a retired public school teacher and college professor, with decades of interest in and research on the Civil War. During the past 20 years, he has presented numerous talks about the Civil War to schools, universities, historical societies, civic organizations and church groups.