Woodbury, August 2011 Event Press Release

Kent Sinram has been, since 1990, studying the history of the 1860s which, of course, includes the American Civil War. During the past 22 years he has reenacted, done living history, and presented school programs. He is convinced that this period of history is so special that more people need to know what happened. History must not die.

Starting in 2003, he has been portraying Confederate General Robert E. Lee, Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. General Lee was the consumate gentleman and the premier hero of the South. Lee was the son of a Revolutionary War hero, "Light-Horse Harry" Lee, and was married to Mary Custis, the great granddaughter, of George Washington. His home is the Lee-Custis Mansion, Arlington, VA which is surrounded by the Arlington Cemetery.It is said that Kent looks a little like General Lee.

Lt. Col. Walter H. Taylor Jr. – portrayed by Tom Bailey:

Tom Bailey retired from the public schools after thirty years service and took the field to present little known aspects of American History. A lecturer for Civil War Round Tables, Historical, and Genealogical societies, he decided to bring to the public the voices, experiences and history of southern men who can no longer speak for themselves. After much research he chose to speak through Lt. Col. Walter H. Taylor Jr., third son of Walter Herron Taylor Sr., concession merchant of Norfolk, Va., in the 1830s. The younger Taylor served Gen. Robert E. Lee as his chief of staff during the War Between the States.

Lt. Col. Taylor presents a unique, clear and precise explanation of the causes of the greatest tragedy ever to afflict the American people. That war was the great tipping point which has brought us to where we are now.

Lewis Dube is a gifted storyteller who attended Yale University’s drama program. In addition to his engaging presentation covering the turbulence and weighty national issues of the early 1860s, his ability to relate Lincoln’s persona is amazing. Audiences say they are “spellbound” by his performances and that it is as if Lincoln is talking to them.
Come with questions to ask President Lincoln and he will readily provide a quick answer. This will be a memorable experience and you will leave with a new understanding of Lincoln and the issues he faced.

Is a nationally known researcher, writer, and speaker on the subject of Civil War civilians, a subject she has been studying for four decades. An engaging speaker, Juanita has served as keynote speaker at more than a half-dozen national conferences, and given talks at hundreds of events.

A respected researcher, in 2007, she was named a “Fellow” in the Company of Military Historians. This is an honor given only a handful of women in the 50-year history of the Company.
A student of material culture, Juanita has served as guest curator of several museum exhibits, including two 3,000 square-foot exhibits at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, PA.

Juanita’s book, Who Wore What, Women’s Clothes 1861-1865, has become a standard reference work for living historians, and technical advisors on film projects. It has been in print since 1995, and has reached its seventh printing.
Juanita’s book, An Introduction to Civil War Civilians was written on a high school reading level, has been in print since 1994 and has now reached its eighth printing.

Juanita Leisch Jensen is married to Les Jensen, a military historian and museum professional. Both Juanita and Les have been involved in historic research and living history projects since the centennial. They split their time between homes in NY and VA.

Is a professional museum curator specializing in military history who has worked in the museum field since 1971.
He served for eight years as Curator of Collections at the Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, Virginia. Within the Army Museum System, he has been Museum Curator at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum,. Ft. Eustis, Virginia, and Director of two U.S. Army Museums, the 2d Armored Division Museum, Ft. Hood, Texas and The Old Guard Museum, Ft. Myer, Virginia.
He was a Museum Curator in the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, DC for ten years, serving variously as a planner for the National Museum of the Army project, and as Chief of the Collection Branch.
He is currently Curator of Arms and Armor at the West Point Museum, West Point, New York.

A NEW LIVING HISTORY PRESENTATION: BY ERNEST B. BARKER



The presentation will focus on:
Frederick A. Lucas of Goshen, CT, who served with the Second CT Heavy Artillery from August 1862 through August of 1865.
Elected a Corporal, promoted to Sergeant, Sergeant-Major, and to Second Lieutenant; he was wounded twice, a serious leg wound at Cedar Creek and a minor one at Hatcher's Run.

For more on Mr. Barker click here www.erniebarker.homestead.com/livinghistory.html#anchor_23

Dr. Matthew Warshauer is a Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University.

The author of three books, he is a specialist on 19th century political and constitutional history. He currently serves as co-chair of the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission, and is helping to coordinate activities across Connecticut to focus on the importance and lasting legacies of the American Civil War and Connecticut’s involvement in it.
www.history.ccsu.edu/fac/warshauer.html

The Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery is pleased to have the Second Company Govenors Horse guard appear at our "On to Richmond" civil war event Sunday August 14th at 10:30am. The 2GHG will perform a Demonstration and meet and greet.

"Ready to Serve"....
The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) is an all-volunteer state militia unit, originally formed in 1808 to attend and escort the Governor. As an active Cavalry Unit, 2GHG serves the Governor and the State of Connecticut at the direction of the Connecticut Army National Guard, under the command of the Adjutant General, Major General Thaddeus J. Martin. One of the oldest cavalry units in continuous service in the United States, 2GHG was chartered in 1808 and has had a history throughout the years of dedicated service to the citizenry of the State of Connecticut in times of peace and war and to the preservation of the Cavalry in Connecticut.

2GHG remains ever conscious of its responsibilities to the citizens of Connecticut and thankful to those who have made our continuing existence possible.In addition to three rescued wild mustangs, twenty-three horses have been graciously donated and are now owned by the State of Connecticut The herd is comprised of many breeds, including Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Arabians and Morgans.

2GHG active members volunteer many hours, including weekend stable duty, to help care for the horses. In addition, there is weekly drill, annual training and attendance at all of our events. Troopers volunteer between 250 and 1000 hours per year. In return, they have the very special privilege of being able to ride these wonderful Mounts and to represent our Armed Forces in parades and ceremonies.

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