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Events

An illustrated presentation highlighting the events that led to the anti-war
movement in Connecticut, and the conflicts that erupted in Fairfield County
during the early years of the Civil War will be held at the New Fairfield
Community Room at the Senior Center, 33 Rte 39, New Fairfield, CT on Saturday,
April 10, 2010 at 7:00pm
Opposition to the Civil War in Connecticut came from many fronts
and was played out in numerous ways. Local businessmen and farmers were
distressed by a decline in commodity and crop prices. With no swift Northern
victory in sight, the staggering losses suffered by the Union army took a toll
on the morale of local residents. In response, Peace Flags were raised in
several Fairfield County towns, such as here at the Charcoal Run house on Saw
Mill Road in New Fairfield. Join us as we discuss this little-known aspect of
Civil War history as it played out here in Connecticut.
The presentation is in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the start of the
Civil War.
ADMISSION IS FREE, and families and history buffs are encouraged to attend.
The event is being co-sponsored by Preserve New Fairfield, Inc., and the New
Fairfield Historic Properties Commission
Refreshments will be served.
Directions:
New Fairfield Community Room
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