Some of our members enjoy researching, collecting and re-enacting other eras, in addition to the American Civil War. An occasional item about those activities will appear here.
Kirk Walstedt recently gave on a presentation at the Essex & Community Historical Research Society on a local figure who
figured prominently in the War of 1812. It received a full page article in the February 25, 2010 issue of TheEssex Voice.
Dave Goodwin, Fifer, at the 197th Commemoration of the Battle
of River Raisin January 23, 2010
Jon Liebrandt was also served as a soldier.
These images were taken at the Lest We Forget Our Vets reenactment in Benton Harbor June 2009.
From left to right: John Hughes and Jon Liebrandt are outfitted for the Spanish-American
War;
Fred, Silas and Caleb Chapman as World War II
G.I.s.