David Water gave a fascinating and informative Presentative on the career of Gen. George Custer. He spoke of his meteoric rise through the ranks, and to military stardom, his fights with Jeb Stuart and the rebel cavalry during the Civil War, and the possibility that he saved the day at Gettysburg. Walter acknowledged that Custer's exploits during the Civil War are often overlooked as he is primarily remembered for a tragic day in 1876 at Little Big Horn.
Walter presented a program via Zoom during the pandemic, but it was great to have him in person. He is a member of the Brandywine Valley Civil War Roundtable, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and the Westtown Township Historical Commission, speaks frequently on Civil War topics. He is the author of "Stars and Bars Over Philadelphia," an alternative history novel based on Stonewall Jackson's real plan to invade the North and win independence for the Confederacy."
As usual we held our monthly book raffle with proceeds going to preservation. Winners are pictured below.
