he Susquehanna County Historical Society will present a Fireside Chat on August 4th at 6 pm at the Society. The talk will be entitled “The Susquehanna Union Volunteers.” The presenter will be Jay Knarr who will offer select vignettes from the like named book to offer better understanding of the motivations and actions of the men who answered the nations’ call. Dr. Knarr holds a PhD in History from Texas Christian University. He works as a back-of-the-book indexer and academic translator in Weatherford, Texas. Copies of the “The Susquehanna Union Volunteers” will be available for purchase and signing.
As with many other Northern communities, the men of Susquehanna County responded to the need of its nation. Black residents, as well as White, marched to battle for a variety of ideological, societal and economic reasons. Many would not return. The Susquehanna County Civil War Memorial on the Montrose Green recalls many who sacrificed their lives.
The Society Fireside Chats are free events held at 18 Monument St., Montrose. Entrance for those with mobility challenges is available by elevator. Please call for access and any further information at 570-278-1622.