Here's what's going on in the Civil War community, including our chapter meeting schedule.  Check back here regularly for the latest information on events of interest to students of the American Civil War and supporters of the Lynn G. A. R. Hall.
 
Last updated: October 11, 2002
North Shore Chapter/Lynn Meetings & Events
 
September 13, 2002
And the Band Played On
Presented by Richard Peohler
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
October 11, 2002
"What If?"  The Counter-Factual History of the Civil War
Presented by Jeff Zaginailoff
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
October 26, 2002
Baked Bean Supper
Fundraiser for the Lander Post 5 Preservation Fund.  Music by Robert Kilham and the Amoskeag Players.  Donation $8.00 per person, two for $15.  For reservations call 781-593-4850.
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  5:30 p.m.
 
November 8, 2002
Gettysburg -- The Crisis of 1863
Presented by Dick Swanson
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
December 13, 2002
The Late Private William Dinsmore
Presented by Bob Hall
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
January 10, 2003
The Big Guns: Siege, Seacoast & Naval Cannon of the Civil War
Presented by Paul Kenworthy
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
February 14, 2003
Bring It All Home
Presented by Bob Foster
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
March 14, 2003
The Connection Between Sherman, Getty and Marx
Presented by Sid Smith
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
April 11, 2003
Topic To Be Announced
Presented by Gaynoy Riley
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
May 9, 2002
Topic To Be Announced
Presented by Harry Sherman
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  7:30 p.m.
 
June 14, 2003
End of the Season Potluck Supper
Period music by Robert Kilham and the Amoskeag Players.
G.A.R. Post 5, Lynn, MA.  6:30 p.m.
Please note the early start time.  People with last names starting with the letters A through M are asked to bring a main dish or finger food.  Those with last names starting with N through Z are asked to bring a dessert or main dish.
Other Civil War Round Tables
 
To Be Announced.
Other Organizations
 
 
Through December, 2002
Through the Eyes of the Bay Staters: Massachusetts Experience in the Civil War
Commonwealth Museum, Columbia Point, Boston.  From the files of "War Governor" John Albion Andrew.  Documents, artifacts related to the Massachusetts regiments.  Particularly featured are 6th, 9th, 20th, 28th, 54th, and 55th Regiments.  Free.  Open Monday-Friday 9-5; Saturday to 3.  Closed major holidays, some holiday weekends.  For information, (617) 727-9268.
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