Fort Devens Museum Program Takes Stock of Civil War Monuments

What monuments did MA communities create to remind people of those who fought in America's Civil War and of the war itself, that bitter conflict that all but tore the heart out of the United States? To find the answer to that question and others related to Civil War monuments in MA, come to Fort Devens Museum for the Saturday, Sept. 20 program, to start at 1 p.m.

The Museum is open that day and every third Saturday of every month 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 94 Jackson Rd., off Rte. 2's Exit 37 or also by entering Devens from West Main St. in Ayer or along Barnum Rd. off Rte. 2A traffic rotary near the Harvard town line.

Presenting this program will be John Balco, whovisited Civil War monuments and gravesites of individual soldiers such as those awarded the Medal of Honor. He has compiled a summary of his findings in 11 volumes, which he plans to turn over to the Mass. Military Museum

This program is free. but donations are most welcome. Light refreshments served. For more info call or email the museum at 978-772-1286 and info@fortdevensmuseum.org. More info about the museum can be found at www.fortdevensmuseum.org.