Meeting – May 26, 2015 – The stories of two men in the American Civil War
Captain David C. Pierson and Private Newton Church both served in the American Civil War. However, they have very different memories of those years that reveal untold truths regarding our country and its struggles from 1860 to 1865. George C. Pierson, a relative of Captain David C. Pierson, will use stories gathered from their diaries and letters home to tell the two men’s point of view at the monthly meeting of the Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Tuesday evening May 26th. George Pierson is a member of the Historical Society as well as a Professor of Communication Studies at Kean University. He has long time interests in New Jersey history and genealogy.
This informative program is free. Please join us on May 26th at 8:00PM at the Fanwood Train Station on North & Martine Avenues to “hear” long ago combatants’ stories of the American Civil War. Fellowship and refreshments follow the meeting.
For more information about this event, contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489.
