Sunday, February 28 Winter Lyceum: Jeff Schave Presents “From Beetown to Atlanta: The Tale of a Civil War Drum”

Winter Lyceum: Jeff Schave Presents “From Beetown to Atlanta: The Tale of a Civil War Drum”
Sunday, February 28, 2021 - 5:00pm via Zoom
Registration required, visit www.mining.jamison.museum/programs/ to sign up.

In August of 1862, Burt Sumner and James Hayden traveled from Beetown to the county seat of Lancaster to enlist and answer President Lincoln’s “Call to Arms.” Serving in Company “C” of the Wisconsin 25th Regiment as musicians, they would march through Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. As a silent witness to these events, Burt Sumner’s snare drum has not had the opportunity to share its stories and experiences. This presentation will attempt to give voice to this rare and unique artifact, and thus share with pride “A Drums Tale.”