Battle of Antietam and Westerly Granite

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Battle of Antietam and Westerly Granite

September 16, 2012 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A white marble statue of a figure on top of a pedestal in a cemetery.

The Battle of Antietam took place on September 16-18, 1862. Westerly granite has a major presence on the battlefield today. Granite Historian Linda Smith Chaffee will show examples of Westerly granite monuments at Antietam. Learn about the design of Civil War Monuments and the role of Westerly in commemorating the battle.

At the Carriage House. Non-members $2.00; members free

Details

Date:
September 16, 2012
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

BSHM Carriage House
124 Granite Street
Westerly, RI 02891 United States
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