From the organizer:
In this first year of the American Civil War’s 150th anniversary, it is important to femember that North Cambridge and West Somerville once played a very important role in Civil War history.
On the Somerville and Cambridge line, in the area of Cameron Avenue near Davis Square, was a camp of rendezvous and instruction called Camp Cameron. From June 13, 1861 through late January 1863, thousands of recruits went through Camp Cameron on their way to the war.
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Dan Sullivan, co-owner of The Book Oasis in Stoneham and blogger of the campcameron.blogspot.com will present a lecture focusing on the MA 28thand 29th, two Irish Regiments formed in 1861. Sullivan’s interest in Civil War history began as a genealogical project, but soon enveloped him in afascinating world of politics, passion, blunder and heroism.
The lecture will be followed by a short trip to the Milk Row Cemetery, where there will be a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the 1863 Civil War Memorial. The playing of Taps on a bugle will follow.
Time of Ceremony at Milk Row Cemetery War Memorial: 3:30 PM at Milk Row Cemetery,
400 Somerville Avenue, next to Market Basket. FREE.
