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Medfield Historical Society Presents Civil War Program Monday, Nov. 7

The program, "Singing the Holy Cause of Freedom," will focus on what it was like to live in Medfield during the Civil War era. Town Historian Richard DeSorgher will lead the program at the First Parish Unitarian Church on North Street at 7:30 p.m.

The Civil War program on Monday, Nov. 7 will look at the home front of Medfield, following a proud send off of 82 local boys who marched off to war 150 ago.

Town Historian and Historical Society curator, Richard DeSorgher, with help from area Civil War experts, will transport us in time to Medfield in the 1860s. At 7:30 p.m. at the historic “Meeting House,” , members and guests will feel what it was like living in Medfield during that tragic but exciting period. Songs of the time will be sung and an original flag flown during the Civil War will be on display as well as a variety of Civil War memorabilia from the Historical Society and private collections.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

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The story of the . The program told each of the soldier’s stories, taking us into battle, into Libby Prison and into the swamps of Carollton, Louisiana. The bodies of seven of those soldiers were never returned to their home town, but instead lie today in unmarked graves scattered throughout the South.

One of those graves was recently discovered by former Medfield Historical Society President, George Gray, while doing research. Gray gave the account of his amazing discovery in the Chattanooga National Cemetery near Lookout Mountain, Tenn., to bring alive the final days of Daniel McMahon. More than 100 members and guests attended this meeting.

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Membership and programs of the society are open to those interested in the Town’s 360 years of history. Meetings are held on the first Monday of October, November, February, March and April and most are held in the Meeting House.  Information regarding membership categories and dues may be obtained by contacting Claire Shaw. Student members are welcome. 

The Society museum and archives are open to the public on the first and third Saturday of each month or by appointment by calling David Temple (508) 359-2915. The Society’s historic Peak House is open on Sundays in the summer and on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 19, for the annual Pantry Sale. More information about the Society is also available on the website: www.medfieldhistoricalsociety.org.


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