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 Civil War Historian to Speak at the Historical Society of Haddonfield
Local historian Joseph Wilson has spent years studying the Civil War through the first person accounts of his great, great Grandfather, Corporal George Garman of the 36th Pennsylvania Volunteer regiment. On Wednesday, May 23rd at 7:30 PM he will bring the story of Andersonville Prison to the General Meeting of the Historical Society of Haddonfield at Greenfield Hall. In addition to his talk, Joe has also accumulated a very large collection of Civil War relics, and will be bringing a few of these to share and to tell their stories at the meeting. A number of the Historical Society’s holdings from the era should be available to view as well. A question and answer session will follow the talk.
The General Meeting is, as always, an excellent opportunity to join with fellow members and friends of the Society and enjoy their company within the gracious walls of Greenfield Hall. All are welcome to join in the hospitality and admission is free to members; a $5 donation is requested of non-members. Light refreshments will be served after the talk. We hope you will join us for an educational and entertaining evening.
For more info call 856-354-9761 or the Society’s office at 856-429-7375. Click through our website to learn more about the Historical Society of Haddonfield.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Tavistock Country Club
6 pm – Cocktails
7 pm – Dinner followed by special program
Program: Ed Mauger, founder “Philadelphia on Foot”.
The spirit of historical exploration is always strong, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate, particularly toward the end of March. That’s why it’s such good news that Ed Mauger, the Philadelphia area’s premier colonial walking tour guide, will be bringing the tour to us in the comfort of the Tavistock Country Club at the Society’s annual Candlelight Dinner on March 28th.
Ed is the founder and director of Philadelphia on Foot, an innovative organizer of tour groups for people who hate group tours. A former resident of Haddonfield and Associate Dean at Rutgers, Ed’s life’s work is now sharing his love for the hidden side of history through his books and walks throughout the region. His talks always have a few surprises about eminences such as Penn, Washington and Franklin, some of which occurred right in Haddonfield’s own back yard. He has an affinity for finding skeletons in both historic graveyards and in closets.
Never willing to settle for the ordinary, Ed has led such tours as “Exercise your Rights” for conservatives (involving only right turns) and the
complementary Exercise your Lefts for liberals. He’s also led tours focusing on romance during colonial times, women, Four Funerals and a Wedding and the mysteriously named The Quack and Dead (hint: the Quack is not for the queasy and there’s not a duck boat in sight.) All of the tours ably combine an in-depth knowledge of history with a sense of fun.
Ed’s reputation has led to appearances on Good Morning America, PBS and The History Channel. Philadelphia on Foot has been hailed as
“Philadelphia’s Best Tour” by Forbestraveler.com and Ed himself praised as “a captivating blend of historian and gossip” by the Travel Channel .com. He comes strongly recommended as “Philadelphia’s favorite colonial guide” by USA Today, The Chicago Tribune and others.
Ed will also have copies available to be purchased and signed of his latest book, Philadelphia Then and Now, a fascinating comparison of old and new photographs of the city enlivened by his stories associated with the scenes. Proceeds of these sales will go to support the Elfreth’s Alley Association, of which Ed serves as Vice president.
Tickets for the Candlelight dinner can be purchased by sending in the reservation form linked on this website with payment or conveniently purchased using Paypal at the Historical Society’s website. Information is also available by calling the Society at (856) 429-7375 or via email at info@haddonfieldhistory.org. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7. So you can leave your sensible shoes at home, but join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun March the 28th.
Photos from the 2011 Candlelight Dinner honoring Haddonfield’s own Samuel Nicholson Rhoads.
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