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The Civil War in Hackettstown
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| Memorial Day is much more than the start of summer. It's the day Americans take time to reflect on its heroes; the men and women who have given so much in service of this country. Hackettstown is no exception. While there have never been any battles fought here, Hackettstown's citizens have contributed greatly to protecting the freedom we all enjoy.
When the call came from President Lincoln, many answered and bravely marched off to fight in the Civil War. Forty-nine regiments came from New Jersey, including the 11th, 15th, 27th 31st and 33rd, which were organized with men from Hackettstown and the surrounding Warren County area. One hundred and seventy of these Civil War veterans are buried in Hackettstown's Union Cemetery.  Captain Daniel Bailey led the 27th New Jersey to the Battle of Fredericksburg. The men of the 27th were said to be the most traveled regiment from New Jersey, marching more miles than any other regiment from the state. After being mustered out in September 1863, about half of the men from the 27th re-enlisted as members of the 33rd New Jersey Volunteers. John Covert, the great-great of Captain Bailey, pays tribute to his ancestor's memory as a Civil War re-enactor. "Every regiment suffered losses," says Covert, "and so did most families and certainly the communities they lived in. These men fought and died with honor, and it's important to keep the memory of their contributions alive, for our generation, and the future."
Click here to view a list of the men from Hackettstown who served in the 15th NJ, Company B, and the 31st NJ, Company H.
The Historical Society Museum is featuring a display of Civil War artifacts, uniforms, information and images, now through the end of June. The Museum is located at 106 Church Street, next to the Library. Hours of operation are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Special tours and hours can be arranged by appointment. For additional information, please contact the Museum at 908.852.8797.
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| 1883 Historic Map Reprints Available |
 Everyone who visits the Hackettstown Historical Society Museum inevitably stops and looks at the framed 1883 map of town. They look, they stare, and many will shout, "Hey! There's MY house!", quickly followed by, "How can I buy a copy of this?"
Now thanks to the help of Sean and Jessi of Dragon Ink Photography on Main Street, the Historical Society is offering copies of the 1883 map for sale.
The maps are available in four (4) sizes:
8x10 $10
11x14 $18
16x20 $25
20x24 $40
"We've been working to get reprints of this map for quite some time," says Donna Brock, HHS President, "It's a terrific fundraiser for the Society, and a great way to see the streetscape of Hackettstown over 125 years ago!"
The maps are available at the Hackettstown Historical Society Museum, or by mail. To purchase by mail, please download and print our order form.
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| The Hackettstown Historical Society will meet again on Friday, June 5, 2009 for our 4th annual field trip. All are invited! |
| The year's adventure is to The Columns Museum and Grey Towers in Milford, PA. |
| The Society meets on the first Thursday of the month, September through May, unless otherwise posted. Meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Check this website or call the Museum at 908.852.8797 for additional information. |
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| History comes to life when Waterloo Village sponsors Canal Day on Saturday, June 27 (rain date June 28). Come enjoy the beauty of this Musconetcong River Valley setting and experience the fascinating history of the Morris Canal. |
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| Read news articles that have been published in previous months. |
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| This photo, identified as Ezra Wilson, was taken by I.G. Owen, a one-time Hackettstown photographer, in a studio in Newton. If you know who this ancestor is, or have more information about him, please contact the Hackettstown Historic Society. |
| Click here for a larger picture. |
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