"Civil War: Highlander Brother vs. Brother" with Tom Vaselopulos

  • Friday, November 01, 2024
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Beaufort Branch Library, Beaufort District Collection

“The American Civil War: Highlander Brother vs. Brother” with Tom Vaselopulos | Friday, November 1, 2024 | Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street | 2 PM | First come, first seated. Door opens at 1:30 PM.

The New York 79th Regiment "Highlanders" were part of the Union occupation force in the Lowcountry during the Civil War. The 79th Highlanders were stationed in Beaufort and were deployed to James Island in June 1862 in advance of the Battle of Secessionville. Alexander was on one side; his brother James on the other during the battle. Attending the lecture will better prepare you to thoroughly enjoy Saturday's living history re-enactment at the Arsenal. Two of the Union dead from that battle are buried in the Beaufort National Cemetery. 


This program is co-sponsored by the BHM and the Beaufort District Collection as part of the Living History Encampment at the Arsenal on November 2, 2024.

Contact: Grace Cordial
Phone: 843-255-6468

Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street

Beaufort South Carolina 29902 United States
Location Contact: library@bcgov.net
Location Phone: 843-255-6456

Beaufort District Collection
Beaufort District Collection, 311 Scott Street (2nd Floor)
Beaufort South Carolina 29902 United States

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