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!
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