Southbury and the Civil War

The greatest and most dramatic event in our Nation’s history began 163 years ago. We know of the armies, of the lead commanders and of the fields where they fought. Yet little is spoken about the home front, here in our villages. Join us as Town Historian John Dwyer explores the contributions and endeavors, the impact and effects of the American Civil War on the Town and people of Southbury.

John Dwyer and his family came to Southbury in 1984 to move into his wife's, Lynn, ancestral home. Their children were the 8th generation descendants to live there. The proximity to this heritage spurred an interest in antiquities into a study of local history.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this event is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. Registration is required.  For more information about this program, please email Rebecca at rrandall@biblio.org or call the reference desk at 203-262-0626 ext 2.