Abner C. Smith, one of East Haddam/Moodus’s Civil War soldiers, wrote over 100 hundred letters to his wife and children during his time in the Civil War. His letters reference East Haddam/Moodus soldiers and friends named Ackley, Bingham, Brainard, Chapman, Cone, Deming, Gates, Silliman, Ventres, Davison, and many others.
Presenter Claire Smith’s husband is a direct descendant of Abner C. Smith. Claire will describe Abner's military life and the daily experiences of his family back home during the war. Claire Smith compiled and annotated the letters in The Civil War Letters of Abner C. Smith, and is an active researcher and writer for the Westbrook Historical Society.
Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Location: East Haddam Historical Society & Museum, 264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT
Free to members and children 12 and under; suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members. For information call 860-873-3944 or email museum@easthaddamhistory.org.
