First Thursdays - The Fourteenth CT Volunteer Infantry: 1862 - From Muster to Fredericksburg

Local author, Karl Bacon will give us a presentation sharing the framework for his novel, An Eye for Glory. It is the history of the Fourteenth Connecticut Volunteers Infantry regiment. The Fourteenth served in the Second Corps of the Army of the Potomac and participated in every major battle the army fought from Antietam to the end of the war.

He will present the history of these citizen soldiers from enlistment to the end of 1862, including the role the Fourteenth played in the pivotal battles at Antietam Creek and Fredericksburg.

Purchase your copy at the event and save almost $7 off of the list price.

This September marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. This book personalizes that battle.

$2 a person or free for members, active military or students with IDs.