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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24. 2023
Contact: Matt Bonk
Saratoga County History Center
518-885-4000
Saratoga County History Center Hosting Presentation on the “Iron Hearted Regiment”
The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks (Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, NY) on Wednesday, September 13th from 7pm to 8:30pm. The presentation will be held in the Long Room at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa, NY. Mr. Brooks will be discussing the “Iron Hearted Regiment”, the 115th New York Infantry.
During the Civil War, Colonel Simeon Sammons received authority to recruit a regiment in the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Saratoga, with headquarters at Fonda. On August 26, 1862, it mustered into the service of the United States for three years. Join local historian David Brooks in an exploration of the history of the “Iron-Hearted Regiment”, the 115th New York Infantry Regiment. Journey along with them from Upstate NY to the Deep South and back. Discover the battles they faced on the front line and those experienced from within.
David sits on the board of the Fulton County Historical Society, based out of the Fulton County Museum in Gloversville, NY. As a native of that county, growing up he heard tales of local history and how his own ancestors fought to preserve the Union during the tumultuous Civil War.
Registration is not necessary, but would be appreciated. https://brooksidemuseum.
