CROMWELL AND THE
WAR OF THE REBELLION
EVENTS
Richard F. Donohue
As soon as the news of the Confederate attack on
Fort Sumter reached Connecticut, the people of
Cromwell moved to support the Union. More than
125 men and boys enlisted and of them, at least 18
gave the supreme sacrifice. Richard F. Donohue,
president of the Cromwell Historical Society, will
explore the role that the Town of Cromwell and
her boys played in the War of the Rebellion.
Monday, March 24, 2014, at 7 p.m.
Stevens-Frisbie House
JULEPS & VIRAGOES
1864 BALL OF THE REBELLION
2013-2014 SESQUICENTENNIAL
PROGRAM SERIES
Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Cromwell Town Hall
MAY DAY TEA
Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 2 to 5 p.m.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Friday, May 30, 2014 at 6 p.m.
Memorial Green
CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY DAY
JULEPS & VIRAGOES
1864 BALL OF THE REBELLION
Juleps
& Viragoes, the living history department
of the Cromwell Historical Society, cordially invites you to attend the premier event of the 1864
social season: The Ball of the Rebellion. While
period attire is encouraged and admired, formal
attire of the twenty-first century will be equally at
home. Enjoy dancing, live music, and a generous
refreshment buffet all done in magnificent period
style.
Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 7 p.m.
Cromwell Town Hall
41 West Street in Cromwell
Tickets Required
Saturday, June 28, 2014
CROMWELL CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT
Viewable during July and August museum hours
1860S BASE BALL GAME
WETHERSFIELD RED ONIONS
THAMES BASE BALL CLUB
VS
Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Pierson Park
All events, unless otherwise indicated, are held at
the Stevens-Frisbie House
395 Main Street in Cromwell, Connecticut
www.CromwellHistory.org
CROMWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
STEVENS-FRISBIE HOUSE
395 MAIN STREET IN CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT
(860) 635-0501
WWW.CROMWELLHISTORY.ORG
THE GREATEST HITS OF THE CIVIL WAR
CONNECTICUT, THE CIVIL WAR, & THE SEA
CONNECTICUT & THE CIVIL WAR
Rick Spencer
Dr. Glenn Gordinier
Dr. Matthew Warshauer
Music was an important part of the lives of
Americans during the Civil War. It tied the
men on the battlefields to their families at
home, it united people in their causes and
beliefs, and it inspired those who left home
and family to fight. To listen to the popular
songs of the period is to hear history brought
vividly to life.
Although Connecticut was never the seat of
conflict during the Civil War, the state was
very much involved in the effort to preserve
the Union. Glenn Gordinier, senior historian at
Mystic Seaport, will examine how the shipyards, the shipping, and the sailors of the Nutmeg State supported the cause on the maritime
front lines.
Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Cromwell
355 Main Street in Cromwell, CT
Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Stevens-Frisbie House
Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Professor of History
at Central Connecticut State University and co
-chair of the Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission, will discuss his book,
Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice and Survival. This program will
focus upon Connecticut's extensive involvement in the war, both on the battlefield and
home front.
A SIMPLE, UNALLOYED PLEASURE:
CLASSICAL MUSIC HEARD IN CONNECTICUT
DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION
High Notes & High Tea XXXV
New England Chamber Choir
This concert will explore some of the cultivated or “classical” music which was performed in Connecticut during the Civil War
years. Members of the New England Chamber Choir will present works of Mendelssohn, Haydn, Weber, and Gottschalk. A
High Tea reception, provided by Juleps &
Viragoes, will follow the concert in the
church hall.
Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 7 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Cromwell
355 Main Street in Cromwell, CT
“OUGHT IT NOT TO BE
A MERRY CHRISTMAS?”
CHRISTMAS IN A TIME OF WAR
2013 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
All too often, Americans have found themselves trying to keep Christmas while their
lives are being disrupted by War. “Ought It
Not To Be A Merry Christmas?” will explore
the ways that Americans met this challenge
during the American Revolution, Civil War,
both World Wars and in the Persian Gulf era.
Visit eight rooms of the Stevens-Frisbie House
decorated for Christmas and enjoy our members’ favorite holiday treats in the dining room!
Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 1 -4 & 6 -8
Sunday, December 8 from 1-4
Stevens-Frisbie House
Monday, January 27, 2014, at 7 p.m.
Reservations requested
Stevens-Frisbie House
CONNECTICUT’S BOHEMIAN BRIGADE:
THE ARTISTS & JOURNALISTS
OF THE CIVIL WAR
Robert Berhelson
The “Bohemian Brigade” was made up of an
informal cadre of civilian journalists and artists working for the major newspapers. They
chose the name “Bohemians” and defined it
loosely as “Free-thinkers and free lovers, who
lived by their art, spent liberally and considered the world their own.” The escapades of
several Connecticutensians who were part of
this exciting movement and will be discussed.
Monday, February 24, 2014, at 7 p.m.
Stevens-Frisbie House