Author Archives: Jesse Mayo

In commemoration of the War of 1812 and the Civil War, many organizations, clubs and institutions are sponsoring a super amount of upcoming events. There are many online sites and printed media that you can access for information. And, if … Continue reading →

The Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011-2015). The Monroe County Historical Museum (MCHM), and many local historical organizations, are planning many programs and special exhibits for these upcoming years. The MCHM can be contacted at: (734) 240-7780. Or, log on to http://www.co.monroe.mi.us … Continue reading →

Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Park, dedication of the “Monroe County Civil War Fallen Monument”. Reception at the Sawyer Homestead.

Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 7 p.m., at the Museum. John Keller will be presenting a program on “Civil War Confederate Flags” . The Friends are sponsoring this event. Light refreshments will be available.   John Keller, a Michigan native … Continue reading →

The Monroe Evening News has launched their own Blog about Monroe’s involvement in the Civil War. Beside’s the usual information of events, submission of stories from descendents of those from Monroe are sought. If you have a Civil War event … Continue reading →

The Monroe County Civil War Casualties and M.I.A Page has been UPDATED. This is the mosts recent and current names of names received 03/12/2012. Please visit page for revised list.

Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Historical Museum (Monroe, MI). In conjunction with the “One Book, One Community” event, and the book “March” by Geraldine Brooks, Lynn Reaume will lead a guided tour of the Civil War items … Continue reading →

The Great-Grandson of Chief Sitting Bull will be at the Monroe County Historical Museum (Monroe, Mi) on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Will you come to meet him? Ernie LaPoint, the great-grandson of Chief Sitting Bull, will give a presentation, and … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 17th at 11 a.m.  Friends of the Museum will present a program on Civil War nurses by Laura Schultz Pipis, who will talk about Clara Barton and Susan King Taylor, Civil War Nurses.  These two amazing women served Civil War soldiers on … Continue reading →

A full day the Monroe County Historical Museum.  At 1 p.m. Karin Risko and David Ingall will present a power point presentation on their book, Glory, Valor & Sacrifice:  Michigan Sites Significant to the Civil War.  This is the comprehensive Michigan history … Continue reading →