A simple collection, less than one hundred letters, provides a remarkable foundation for understanding Litchfield’s Civil War experience. Alva A. Stone, a soldier who enlisted in the 8th Connecticut, wrote regularly to his wife and young daughter. He included illustrations of his tent (shown at right), a sketch of the camp he was sent to on Long Island, and colorful descriptions of the actions of his regiment from camp in Annapolis to the capture of Fort Macon.
Stone’s prolific descriptions of life during this era provide a starting point for stimulating discussion about Civil War medicine, textiles, and the variety of techniques one can employ to make Connecticut’s history accessible to a wide audience. From them, we participate in significant battles of the Burnside expedition and relive the mundane repetition of camp life. Join us as we explore ways to bring his words, and those of his fellow soldiers, off the page.
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