WATCH HISTORY REENACTED AT THE LIVE CIVIL WAR HISTORY DAY

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Lee County Library System

Terri Crawford, Deputy Director 239- 533-4832 or tcrawford@leegov.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WATCH HI= STORY REENACTED AT THE LIVE CIVIL WAR HISTORY DAY

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Fort Myers, Fla., Jan= 25, 2012 – Civil war enthusiasts dressed in authentic uniforms of t= he time will bring history alive as they discuss the “War Between the States” at the Live Civil War History Day. Folks will be = able to view a live encampment complete with civil war era tents, battle flags, rifles, equipment, and other memorabilia this Saturday, January 28^{th
at the South County Regional Library located at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway in
Estero from 10 am to 4 pm.}

Lee Hadsock, Corporal= of the 10^th Florida Company A, a company that actually existed back in the day says, “We really get into doing live reenactment beca= use you learn so much more by doing it or watching it than from just reading ab= out it. You really begin to understand things that happened in history in= a way you that you can’t get from reading about it.” 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Learn more about th= is tragic event in which 3 million men fought and 620,000 soldiers perished at= the live discussions held throughout the day. The discussions will be: The C= ivil War in Florida presented by Lee Hadsock at 10:00 a.m.; The Battle of Antietam presented by James Clark at 11:30 a.m. ; and The Battle of Gettysburg presented by James Clark at 1:30 p.m. The event is sponsored= by the South County Regional Library and is free and open to the public. = For more information call 239-533-4400.

About the Lee County Library System:

The Lee County Library System serves Lee = County with free books, downloadable eBooks, digital content, books-by-mail, bookmobile, electronic resources, music and movies, programs and meeting space. The Lee County Library System: strengthens the community by informing and enriching individuals; ensures equal and open access; defends intellectual freedom and the right to privacy; ensures that an individual’s economic status does not deter library use; commits= to meeting customers’ needs; fosters a climate of mutual respect and tru= st; values and supports individual initiative; promotes cooperation, collaborat= ion and connections; promotes lifelong reading; practices financial accountabil= ity and supports Lee County’s vision, mission and values.

All programs are free and open to the pub= lic. A sign language interpreter is available with 5 business days notice to libra= ry staff. Assistive listening system available; request at desk. Information a= bout Lee County Library System is available for your convenience 24 hours-a-day = at www.= lee-county.com/library where you can find out about library services, progr= ams, locations, view an online events calendar or place a hold on library items. Telephone Reference is available at 239-479-INFO (4636).=

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