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JULY 4th!! Happy Independence Day, America!

SULLIVAN MONUMENT
The Civil War Soldiers' Monument in the lovely town of Sullivan, N.H., is said to be the first such monument in the State erected with th use of public funds--capitalizing on a law passed by the N.H. legislature during the June Session,1867. The ladies of the town had done a "large proportion" of the necessry fundraising, too. The monument was erected and from an unidentified source we learn that, "At the dedication nearly all the people of Sullivan were present, besides a large number from adjoining towns. At 10 a.m. a procession was formed at the Town Hall and under the escort of the Unionville Brass Band of Swanzey, marched to the monument, where seats had been prepared.
After witnessing the raising of the main shaft, all marched around to view it, and then returned to their seats. After prayer was offered by Rev. John Wood, of Gilsum, a hymn was sung by the choir, followed by an address of about one hour by Rev. J. M. Stowe, of Sullivan.
The day was hot, and just at the close of the Rev. Stowe's tribute to the fallen soldiers, a shower dispersed the large audience to the church and Town Hall for shelter. The exercises were continued in the church, the address completed, and another hymn sung by the choir.
At the close of the exercises all were invited to the Town Hall for dinner. The day was one long to be remembered by Sullivan people."
THIS DEDICATION TOOK PLACE ON JULY 4, 1867 -- 135 YEARS AGO. At 10:00 a.m. on this July 4th, the Ladies of Aux.11 will be planting a geranium at this monument to commemorate those who served, those who made it possible, those who celebrated its raising, and all those who reside in Sullivan now!

GILSUM OLD HOME DAY
July 20 is the day! The ladies of Aux. 11 are happily returning to this event this year -- in costume! We will be around from about 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Stop by and say, "hello". We will be handing out a few freebies, including sample copies Civil War News (your NEW subscription will help Aux. 11), CANDY for kids of all ages, FLAG lapel pins, information sheets with either a coloring page or directions for a mid-19th century fan (the style used by several of our members) and more! ... We will be offering notecard packets (5 cards for .50) and copies of MY BRAVE BOYS (on the exploits of N.H.'s Col. Cross and the Fightin' Fifth)(.00 per book with 25% of each book sale coming to Aux.11) ... DO YOU THINK YOUR ANCESTOR MAY HAVE SERVED IN A N.H. REGIMENT? We'll help you check Ayling's list of N.H. Soldiers & Sailors in the War of the Rebellion ... Stop by and relax over a game of checkers! ... SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!

The 1st Annual Aux. 11 'No Prize But Satisfaction' Winter Sculpture Review'
Whew! what a title, huh?! Did we get your attention? We hope so!

Thanks to those who participated over the '01-'02 Winter season. Get ready for the '02-'03 event!

OCT. 20, KEENE CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS' MONUMENT
This statue in the Keene Common was dedicated in great ceremony on October 20, 1871, with over 7,000 in attendance. The featured speaker was Gen. Judson Kipatrick, with, then General James A. Garfield, also in attendance. He was in the area visiting his mother in nearby Richmond. Garfield would later become President of the United States.
The Ladies of Aux. 11 are looking for a few ideas for annual tribute beginning this Fall. What do you think?

~~PROMENADE~~