Historical society telling Civil War tales

The Shawano County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Shawano Parks and Recreation Department, will present “Headstones: Civil War Stories” on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery.

This event will be free to the public.

The first in a series of cemetery walks over the coming years focusing on veterans, “Headstones: Civil War Stories” will examine the lives of six of Shawano’s own Civil War Veterans buried in the cemetery — Julius and Lucius Murray, Stephen Gardner, John Schweers, Theodore Dodge, and Robert Jackson.

Afterward, the society will hold a special ceremony commemorating Nathan Lake, the last surviving Civil War veteran in Shawano County. Prepackaged historical snacks and a special Civil War exhibit featuring collections from the historical society will be available after the event.

“Shawano residents have a rich history in making great impacts in their community and country,” said volunteer Ben Dudzik. “It’s time we honor those individuals who risked their lives and brought their passion for community and country back home. By telling the stories of these individuals, we really get to highlight what is so special about our area.”

For information, go to www.shawanohistory.org or visit the society’s Facebook page.