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General Gordon at The Battle of Antietam
Framingham History Center: Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak St, Framingham, MA | Get Directions »
$5.00
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam on September 17th, the FHC offers this lecture as part of our multi-year focus on Framingham’s rich Civil War history. Following his recent visit to the famed battlefield, Town Historian Fred Wallace reconstructs a blow-by-blow account of Framingham’s General George Gordon’s role and that of the Union’s Twelfth Corps. Scenes of the location then and now will be a part of the lecture. $5 suggested donation.
Event Details
| Where | Framingham History Center: Edgell Memorial Library 3 Oak St, Framingham, MA 01701 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 7:00 pm–8:30 pm |
| Website | http://www.framinghamhistory.org |
| Phone | 508-626-9091 |
| charlenefrary@gmail.com | |
| Price | $5 suggested donation |
More About Framingham History Center: Edgell Memorial Library
Built in 1872 to commemorate the service of Civil War soldiers, Edgell Memorial Library was the town's first free-standing public library.
In 1963, the Framingham Historical Society and local citizens were able to save the building from demolition. Currently, the library is under the ownership of the Framingham History Center and is used for rotating exhibitions, programming and a permanent civil war collection. It also houses a museum shop and offices.
Edgell Memorial Library is open while undergoing critical repair. The FHC is currently working to fund completion of a full window restoration project.
