Civil War

Peninsula Campaign

BROOKFIELD CENTER — Peter Cronin, a member of Brookfield Historical Society board, will give a lecture and slide presentation on the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War on Monday, March 6, at 7 pm, in the society’s museum at the intersection of Routes 25 and 133. The discussion is part of the continuing forum on the Civil War sponsored by the Historical Society. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring Civil War memorabilia they may possess.

The lecture will highlight the events of the March-July 1862 campaign, which pitted 200,000 Union soldiers against 70,000 Confederate defenders.

Registration is not needed. Call 740-8140 for additional information.