Museum Remembers NJ's Part In Civil War, Soldiers Buried In Mahwah
Release from the Mahwah Museum
The Mahwah Museum has opened an exciting new exhibit, “New Jersey Fights in the Civil War – Remembering Soldiers Buried in Mahwah” to celebrate the Sesquicentennial (150 years) of the Civil War. The exhibit is open from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at the Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah.
During the war, New Jersey regiments were engaged in every major battle and many of the State’s soldiers were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice. Twenty eight of these soldiers are buried in three of Mahwah’s cemeteries: Ramapo Reformed Church Cemetery, Mahwah Cemetery, and Redeemer Cemetery. The Museum has information about each one: his unit and the actions and events in which he was engaged
This exhibit is focused on the experiences of New Jersey soldiers during the struggle: how they lived and trained, where and how they fought, and the importance of the roles of women and children in this war. William Mann, of Mahwah, and the other the members of the “United States Colored Troops” are honored in the exhibit. Special sections focus on the New Jersey recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the contrarian “Peace Democrats” of Bergen County. Local collectors have provided the museum with many Civil War era artifacts, photos, and documents that are part of the display.
On April 21, 2012, the 15th New York Cavalry, a Civil War re-enactor unit, will be encamped on the lawn outside the museum. This living history experience will allow visitors to the Museum to step back in time and to experience the life of the soldier during the war years.
“Les Paul in Mahwah” a wildly popular exhibit, also continues through June 2012.