Historical Lectures 

        Tuesday, September 9th, 2008, at 7:30 PM

Frank Crawford has spent a lifetime researching the Civil War, and he will present a lecture entitled "A Defense of Ambrose Burnside at Antietam."  This controversial topic is a revisionistic view that challenges the common opinion that Burnside's leadershop was lacking at the battle of Antietam.  The lecture follows a short meeting of the McHenry County Civil War Round Table, held at the McHenry County Museum, 6422 Main Street, Union, IL.  For a map and more info, go to www.mchenrycivilwar.com .

Boone County Historical Society Lecture Series

Where: 311 Whitney Boulevard, Belvidere, Illinois

When: 2nd Thursday of the month

Time: Museum opens at 6 PM, Program starts at 7

Cost: $3.00

            September 11

Albert D. J. Cashier/Jennie Hodgers-Soldier of Company G-95th Illinois Volunteers

Sarah McDougall, a Civil War enthusiast from Crystal Lake, Illinois will present her well recieved program concerning probably the most famous of the many women who served their country as soldiers during the Civil War.  Albert/Jenny enlisted from Belvidere and served with her regiment from the Vicksburg Campaign through the Red River Campaign, at the Battle of Guntown, Mississippi, and finally during the action around Mobile Bay. 

            October 9

The Wildflower House-  Sherry Knott-Simon will present her fascinating experiences which were involved in placing her home at 410 East Lincoln in Belvidere on the National Registry.  She will share her experiences researching the complete history of her home as well as explain to us the complications of establishing a building on the register of historically prominent places. 

            November 12 

Presidential Grave Sites-  Wes Hyland, a Belvidere native and well known and highly respected businessman within the community will share his most remarkable hobby with us.  A retired undertaker, Wes's fascination with the final resting place of our nation's deceased presidents has led him to develop one of the most cuious and interesting presentations you will witness.  Visit, through his precisely organized and perfectly presented slide program, the final resting places of George Washinton through Abraham Lincoln, and up to and including Presidents Regan and Ford.