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WARNER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Warner during the Civil War: The Home Front & Battle Front
The town of Warner sent over 125 men to battle during the Civil War. Many were killed or injured, some returned home and remained, while other sought their fortunes elsewhere. Meantime on the home front the battle raged in town politics between those men supporting the war effort and those that did not. By the end of the war the town was $60,000 in debt because of bounties paid to entice men into filling the town's quota of soldiers. Come and learn about the lives of the men who served and the town they left behind.
This is a photo of John M. Hemphill who enlisted in the 16th New Hampshire at age 18. He died of disease on April 30, 1863 in New Orleans. The 16th New Hampshire suffered a high rate of death from disease and exposure in during the term of their assignment in New Orleans & Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibit will also be open from 9:00 to 12 noon on July 4th during the annual pancake breakfast on the Town Hall lawn. Regular exhibit hours are Tuesdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 to 12 noon. All events are held at the Upton Chandler House Museum at 10 West Main Street.
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