Souvenir of Excursion to Battlefields by the Society of the Fourteenth Connecticut Regiment and Reunion at Antietam: Antietam Reunion and Campaign Recollections, September 1891. This item is unavailable.Souvenir of Excursion to Battlefields by the Society of the Fourteenth Connecticut Regiment and Reunion at Antietam: Antietam Reunion and Campaign Recollections, September 1891

Relive a soldier’s reunion on the battlefield that shaped a legacy. A vivid non-fiction account of the 1891 reunion and excursion by the survivors of the Fourteenth Connecticut Regiment, this volume follows their journey to Antietam and Gettysburg, from planning to the moment they stood again on hallowed ground. This is more than a travelogue. It captures the camaraderie, the mix of memory and history, and the power of shared ordeal. Readers glimpse the daily rhythms of veteran life, the logistics of organizing such a trek, and the emotional pull of revisiting scenes that tested their courage and shaped their futures. - Personal recollections from veterans, officers, and their families as they retrace war-time routes - Descriptions of the landscape, battlefield landmarks, and the mood of reunion day - Insight into Civil War memory, regimental identity, and the enduring value of comradeship - Moments of reflection, humor, and respect that accompany a long-anticipated pilgrimage Ideal for fans of Civil War history, regimental memoirs, and anyone drawn to stories of memory, memory-making, and the bonds forged in war.