BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents New Jersey Civil W ar Patriotic Covers\, Letters and photographs\n \;\nBeginning Wednes day February 1st visitors can view a selection of American Civil War pat riotic covers on display in the center hall of Macculloch Hall. These en velopes bear patriotic illustrations and messages that provide an unusua l insight into a turbulent and fascinating period of American history. T he designs reflect patriotism and the sentimentalities and realities of a soldier&rsquo\;s life in war with documentation of great battles\, tri butes to heroes\, or biting satires on opposing views. These images stil l communicate more than a century later\, a sense of the great depth of feeling engendered by our nation&rsquo\;s most bloody conflict.\n \; \nAfter the attack by Confederate forces on Fort Sumter\, South Carolina \, on April 12\, 1861\, hundreds of such envelopes were quickly issued b y many printers bearing flag\, eagle\, liberty and shield designs\; all the forerunners of more sophisticated designs that were produced later d uring the war. New Jersey residents also used these patriotic covers in their correspondence as a popular means of displaying patriotic ideals. But New Jersey\, primarily an agrarian state with a low-density populati on\, had one of the smallest numbers of such covers to survive the era.\ n \;\nAlso on display is a small exhibit from the Macculloch Hall Hi storical Museum archives\, featuring Lindley H. Miller's campaign as one of the first officers chosen to lead troops of former slaves. A grandso n of Louisa and George Macculloch\, Lindley joined the war effort after the tragic deaths of his young wife and their baby. But his heart was al ways in the cause\, as he wrote to his mother and brother. The exhibit t races his path to leadership of the First Regiment Arkansas Volunteers o f African Descent\, his enthusiastic embrace of his duties and his admir ation of his troops. He died of disease only six months later\, shortly after being promoted to Major. The exhibit includes letters both rousing and \;touching\, photographs and an early printing of the famous ma rching song he composed for his men\, which was later widely promoted by Sojourner Truth.\n \;\nThis display of Civil War history will be on view from February 1st and complements the current large gallery exhibi t &ldquo\;Gone for a Soldier:&rdquo\; Jerseymen in the Civil War. Presen ted in partnership with the New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Commit tee (NJCWSC) the exhibit brings together for the first time about two hu ndred objects from the Civil War from nearly thirty museums\, historical societies\, and private collections. Visitors can see both exhibits dur ing touring hours Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Sunday 1pm - 4pm. \n \; \nMacculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Maccull och-Miller families\, the Morris area community\, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site\, collections\, exhibi ts\, and educational and cultural programs. It is located in the heart o f Morristown&rsquo\;s National Historic District. The Museum is open to tour the house and view exhibits on Wednesdays\, Thursdays &\; Sunday s from 1 to 4 p.m. The last tickets for admission are sold at 3 p.m. Gen eral Admission: Adults $8\; Seniors &\; Students $6\; Children 6 &nda sh\; 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The School tours\, ad ult/senior tours and rentals may be scheduled by appointment. \; For information\, call the Museum weekdays at (973) 538-2404\, visit our we bsite www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook. \; Macculloch H all Historical Museum\, 45 Macculloch Ave.\, Morristown\, NJ 07960.  \; Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliat e of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation. \; URL:http://hillsborough.patch.com/events/new-jersey-civil-war-patriotic-c overs-letters-and-photographs-23272658 SUMMARY:New Jersey Civil War Patriotic Covers\, Letters and Photographs LOCATION:45 Macculloch Ave\, Morristown\, NJ 07960: 45 Macculloch Ave\, M orristown\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR