On September 21, 2016 NCCHP's Living History series hosted Carolyn Ivanoff's excellent program, "Dear Sarah - Letters Home During the Civil War." The program featured excerpts from Army Private Friend H. Smith's letters home to his wife Sarah, in which he described life in the Union Army, his feelings about the war, and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Using actual letters, photographs and historical records the presentation provided a vivid picture of Army life, major battle engagements, and family life during the Civil War. The program's remarkable insights into the significance of events to the future of the country not only brought history alive but underscored its direct connection with and relevance to our times. A packed house was not disappointed and listened intently throughout the amazing presentation.
Using actual letters, photographs and historical records the presentation provided a vivid picture of Army life, major battle engagements, and family life during the Civil War. The program's remarkable insights into the significance of events to the future of the country not only brought history alive but underscored its direct connection with and relevance to our times. A packed house was not disappointed and listened intently throughout the amazing presentation.
We are grateful to Carolyn Ivanoff for coming to Granville to share this wonderful history and the lessons that remain important to us today. We hope she will return to share more living history with us.
