Monuments honoring Civil War soldiers rededicated during Civil War Honor Day.
The Civil War Honor Day was full of education and remembrance as Waukesha honored the soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War. The honor day took place Saturday with rededications galore. There were many activities to choose from for all ages at the Waukesha County Museum. It was also the 100th birthday of the Civil War Monument in Cutler Park. The monument was rededicated with pieces of the original dedication that took place in 1911. At 2 p.m. Mayor Jeff Scrima gave the introduction and welcoming to the crowd and presenters at the Civil War Monument in Cutler Park. Scrima thanked the crowd for “coming out today to celebrate our Civil War monument rededication.” Also in attendance were members of the State of Wisconsin Sons…
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A series of anniversaries underlie Civil War Honor Day.
Civil War Honor Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.10, at the Waukesha County Museum and Cutler Park. It is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this year as well as the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Civil War Monument in Cutler Park. Sunday will also be the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The Waukesha Park, Recreation and Forestry Department started the commemorative event, as well as Debbie and Alan Keinert who brought up the impending anniversary to Alderwoman Kathleen Cummings. Kristen Hoeker, director of education and programming at the Waukesha County Museum, said they decided to make a whole day out of the anniversary. There will be something for all ages at the free event. There will be “…
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Jennifer Burke
12:30 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
A small omition, the Woman's Relief Corps of Waukesha was there as well. more ›