The Mystery of the First Civil War Volunteer
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
January 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Who was the first man to volunteer for the Union Army? Was he from Minnesota? There has been some controversy on the question, but local Civil War expert Pat Hill has the facts. A treat for Civil War buffs and other history lovers.
Project Details
45 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Civil war buffs and interested patrons listened to local Civil War expert Pat Hill as he answered some controversial questions about the first man to volunteer for the Union Army.
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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