Meet Civil War Soldier Pvt. Sam Watkins Oct. 16, 2013 (a.k.a.: Mr. I)

Uncle Jeff gave a hour long presentation to about 50 homeschoolers, and some parents.  The kids all got a chance to hold his musket and pretend to aim and fire.  They also got to hold minie balls, and other artifacts - they seemed to enjoy getting to touch and hold everything. It was a great presentation-- I only wish I would have held it in a bigger room and offered for more people to attend.

Dd and her Uncle Jeff---as Pvt. Sam Watkins!!  He gave a great performance as a civil war soldier to our HBHE (our larger homeschool group that we belong to) at our library.  He isn't carrying his gun in this picture; but he had his musket and everything---really a great event!!

Meet Civil War Soldier Pvt. Sam Watkins If you are interested in learning about the Civil War, have I got the man for you, Mr. I!!!!  This man is a walking encyclopedia!   He goes to all the battlefields for fun on his vacation time.  During the school year he is a history teacher, as history is his passion.  Mr. I will come in his full Confederate uniform ready to educate and probably surprise you with lots of information about the Civil War. Mr. I is re-enacting a real soldier from the past. If you would like to research the soldier before the event just Google "Sam Watkins, Confederate, Civil War" and you can be prepared.  Or you can just arrive at the Brownsburg Public Library and have Mr. Isom tell you all about him instead!  This should be a really great event!  But be prepared that we are talking about the Civil War and there will be some material that is not for the faint of heart. Mr. I’s introduction is: “ Pvt. Sam Watkins, the author of  "Company Aytch, Sideshow to the big show," was a Confederate soldier in the 1st TN volunteer infantry, 1861-1865.  His memoirs are considered the finest firsthand account of life in the Army of Tennessee.  Watkins fought in every major battle of the war in the west.  Of the over 1,200 men in the 1st TN, only 62 were still present at the surrender in Durham NC.  Watkins vividly discusses daily life in the army, equipment, leaders, food and loss.  The presentation involves pass around items such as minie balls, shell fragments and equipment made to the exact standards of the Civil War.  The presentation lasts about 45 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes for questions.”  This can be a drop and go event.  Or feel free to sign up to stay and listen if you can!

Where: Brownsburg Public Library 450 Jefferson St. Brownsburg, IN 46112 US Room A