Macculloch Hall hosts Civil War book author book signing on Sunday, June 24NJ: Macculloch Hall hosts Civil War book author book signing on Sunday, June 24

From New Jersey Hills.com:  Macculloch Hall hosts Civil War book author book signing on Sunday, June 24


S. Thomas Summers to sell and sign copies of his book “Private Herculues McGraw:Poems of the American Civil War” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday June 24, at the  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit “Gone for a Soldier:” Jerseymen in the Civil War.”

Presented in partnership with the New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, this exhibit brings together for the first time about two hundred objects from the Civil War from nearly 30 museums, historical societies, and private collections.

In the book, McGraw, shares with his journey through the landscapes of the American Civil War. McGraw, a Confederate soldier and racist, steps into the War in order to assure that slavery will exist long enough for him to purchase a slave with hopes to impress his love, Martha. As McGraw treks through the blood and mire, experiencing both triumph and tragedy, he begins to transform into a man of peace and compassion – a man who no longer sees a black man or a white man; he simply sees a man – a fellow, a brother.

S. Thomas Summers is a teacher of Writing and Literature at Wayne Hills High School in Wayne nd an adjunct writing professor at Passaic County Community College in Wanaque. The author of two chapbooks, Summers's most recent effort, Private Hercules McGraw: Poems of the American Civil War (Anaphora Literary Press 2012) has garnered high praise from historians and poets alike. Currently, Summers is writing a second volume of poetry based on the Civil War. It is titled I am Lieutenant: The Journals of Arthur Kendal Everly.

The New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, commemorating the 150^th anniversary of the American Civil War, a volunteer organization working for increased awareness and recognition of New Jersey’s important role in the Civil War, has been recognized by the New Jersey Governor and both houses of the New Jersey legislature. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. It is located in the heart of Morristown’s National Historic District. The Museum is open to tour the house and view exhibits on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. General Admission: Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The last tickets for admission are sold at 3 p.m. School tours, adult/senior tours and rentals may be scheduled by appointment.  For information, call the Museum weekdays at (973) 538-2404 ext 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.