The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford presents a new exhibit: "History Made Personal: The Civil War” starting Sept. 27. The opening of this exhibit will be celebrated with events on September 27, 28 and 29, including an opening reception, a reading of a children’s book, and an appearance by local author Bruce Mowday. The exhibit will be on display at the museum through Nov. 30.
This exhibit will include a letter written by the man who lowered the Union flag at Fort Sumter, the purse that was in Jennie Wade’s apron pocket when she was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg and much, much more. The opening of the exhibit begins
Friday, Sept. 27 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The reception includes refreshments, music and a Civil War reenactor dressed in an authentic uniform who will put on a weapon demonstration and teach visitors about his clothing and equipment.
Tickets to the reception are $5 for Sanderson Museum members and $10 for non-members. Space is limited to attend the reception, so reservations are suggested.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, the museum will entertain children with Li’l Dan, The Drummer Boy, by Romare Bearden, presented by a recorded reading by Maya Angelou. Afterwards, children will have fun making a replica of Li’l Dan’s drum that they can take home. There will be book readings at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Cost is $3 per child.
The events conclude Sunday, Sept. 29, with popular local author Bruce Mowday entertaining visitors with tales from his book, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story, about the decisive Confederate defeat on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg. A book signing will follow. Signed prints by renowned Chadds Ford artist Karl J. Kuerner will also be available.
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