Powell Liberty Historical Society

A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township

Powell and the Civil War


Date
November 14, 2022, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
Powell and the Civil War
Speaker
Amanda Henning, Manager Powell Library, PLHS volunteer
Venue
Martin-Perry House
103 E. Olentangy St.
Powell, OH 43065

Summary


In keeping with Veterans day, Mandy presented a very interesting program about her passion, the Civil War. Highlighted was Thomas Hall who played a significant role in Powell history, and his 7 sons all of whom served in the Civil War in some capacity. Her presentation ended with a touching tribute to some of Powell veterans of all wars over the years.
Mandy Henning presents Powell in the Civil War

Videos

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Title:   Curtis King

Presentor:   Ancestral Findings

Description:   A short video about the oldest man to serve in a regular unit in the Civil.

Videographer:   NA


Title:   Women in the Civil War

Presentor:   American Battlefield Trust

Description:   A short video oulining the contributions of women in the Civil War. From the American Battlefield Trust https://www.battlefields.org/learn/videos/in4

Videographer:   NA


Title:   Grant

Presentor:   History Channel

Description:   Official trailer for the History Channel series on Grant.

Videographer:   NA


Title:   1865 A New Birth of Freedom

Presentor:   American Battlefield Trust

Description:   Description of the dramatic events of 1865 as the Civil War drew to a close.

Videographer:   NA


Title:   Powell In the Civil War - The Halls

Presentor:   Amanda Henning

Description:   Video of Mandy Henning's presentation for the November 14, 2022 program. The focus is on the Hall family that sent seven sons to the civil war with only five returning. General civil war history is also included. Music Credit: "Quiet Desperation Part 1" by JCar Content Code ID: W25M12LIOGWC9AKR

Videographer:   Allen Miller


Title:   Honoring Powell Veterans

Presentor:   Amanda Henning

Description:   A short tribute to some of Powell's post civil war veterans.

Videographer:   NA


Presentation Slides

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Title:   Powell in the Civil War - Halls

Presentor:   Amanda Henning

Description:   Amanda's presentation at the Nov 14, 2022 program.


Title:   A Tribute to Powell Veterans

Presentor:   Amanda Henning

Description:   A short tribute to Powell veterans of wars after the American Civil War.


Documents (pdf files)

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Photos

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Attendees at the Powell in the Civil War Presentation
Hall Family Markers in the Powell Cemetery
Close up of the Hall Marker Recognizing John and Theodore

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