Historical Reenactment: The Life of a Private in the Civil War In-Person
Join us for the fascinating program The Life of a Private in the Civil War.
In this program, reenactor and lecturer Garry Wetstein discusses the life of a Civil War private in the Union Army. He'll discuss the enlistment process, camp life, and the experiences of battle. There will also be a variety of uniforms, source books and equiptment.
Presenter Garry Wetstein spent many years as a Civil War Reenactor that included speaking to the public at encampments and living histories as well as to school groups, libraries, and book stores. For a number of years, Garry was active in living histories at the Gettysburg battlefield. Currently, he is retired and frequently substitutes for the Moorestown School District.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.