Today was the 2011 grand opening for Armstrong County Historical Society’s Museum. Highlights of the day’s event was General (and later President) U. S.Grant. General Grant was portrayed by Walt Marr of Elderton,. Pennsylvania. Sue Hutchison portrayed his wife Julia. Grant was the general of the Union Army helping to end the Civil War.
Also, on hand were a group of dedicated Civil War reenactors and historians. The group make up the John T. Crawford Camp #43. This camp was located in Kittanning, Pennsylvania during the time of the Civil War.
Visitors of the museum could set, chat and have tea and cookies with the general and his wife. Also, visitors are always encouraged to ask questions to the Civil war group. These people are anxious to tell the important story of the great men who fought and, often died, during the great and terrible war.
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