Connecticut in the War of the Rebellion by Robert Berthelson

Between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865, the United States was involved in a life and death struggle that would determine if the 34 states would remain a unified nation or if they would be divided between Union and Confederacy. The war cost the lives of over 620,000 Americans, more than in all the other wars in our nation's history.

Connecticut men fought in virtually every major battle of the Civil War. one regiment, the First Infantry, fired the first shots at Bull Run and then had the honor of escorting Grant to take Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The War called forth many able-bodied Connecticut men. The most celebrated of the State's war heroes was General Alfred Terry, who participated in a number of engagements, including the capture of Fort Fisher in North Carolina.

Bob Berthelson is a photographer with a life-long interest in American History. He is a member and past president of the Civil War Round Table of South Central Connecticut s well as several other historical organizations. Since 1965 he has presented programs to over 1,900 Connecticut audiences, including libraries, schools, historical societies, and social groups. Mr. Berthelson's last program at SHS was in September of 2010.

The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served--bring a friend.Between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865, the United States was involved in a life and death struggle that would determine if the 34 states would remain a unified nation or if they would be divided between Union and Confederacy. The war cost the lives of over 620,000 Americans, more than in all the other wars in our nation's history.

Connecticut men fought in virtually every major battle of the Civil War. one regiment, the First Infantry, fired the first shots at Bull Run and then had the honor of escorting Grant to take Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The War called forth many able-bodied Connecticut men. The most celebrated of the State's war heroes was General Alfred Terry, who participated in a number of engagements, including the capture of Fort Fisher in North Carolina.

Bob Berthelson is a photographer with a life-long interest in American History. He is a member and past president of the Civil War Round Table of South Central Connecticut s well as several other historical organizations. Since 1965 he has presented programs to over 1,900 Connecticut audiences, including libraries, schools, historical societies, and social groups. Mr. Berthelson's last program at SHS was in September of 2010.

The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served--bring a friend.