Delavan WI Muster Tree Campaign

[Kathy the history sleuth]

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[Kathy the history sleuth]

One of my first posts on CWT was about the Muster Tree. As you can see we love it around here. Our part of the Midwest is experiencing the oak diseases described above. The Spring Grove Cemetery where our Civil War monument is located is full of oak trees. It's a very sad situation.

 

[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

@Kathy the history sleuth posted these photos concerning the Muster Tree in a thread on the 3rd Wisconsin.

The 3rd Wisconsin in the Cornfield | Antietam / Sharpsburg

W. F. Goodhue "While the artillery is exchanging compliments there came a prelude to more bloody work. Ready for the fray! is the word. All non-combatants and everything of hindrance is at once discarded. It is a moment of intense anxiety among our boys who await the command to battle ; to look...

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[Kathy the history sleuth]

Well on the way to being dead.It was a beautiful tree.

 

[Kathy the history sleuth]

@Kathy the history sleuth posted these photos concerning the Muster Tree in a thread on the 3rd Wisconsin.

The 3rd Wisconsin in the Cornfield | Antietam / Sharpsburg

W. F. Goodhue "While the artillery is exchanging compliments there came a prelude to more bloody work. Ready for the fray! is the word. All non-combatants and everything of hindrance is at once discarded. It is a moment of intense anxiety among our boys who await the command to battle ; to look...

civilwartalk.com

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That intersection looks bare with out the tree

 

[Mika]

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There is going to be a fundraiser for the Muster Tree carving Friday June 14th 2024. It will be in Phoenix Park and will feature The 1st Brigade Band. Everyone is welcome. No fee to attend. Come in Civil War attire if you have it! Event starts at 6pm. Band starts at 7pm.

 

[Kathy the history sleuth]

There is going to be a fundraiser for the Muster Tree carving Friday June 14th 2024. It will be in Phoenix Park and will feature The 1st Brigade Band. Everyone is welcome. No fee to attend. Come in Civil War attire if you have it! Event starts at 6pm. Band starts at 7pm.

I will be there working. Thanks for posting this! See you there!