Join us for a fascinating “Thursday Night at the Museum” presentation hosted by the Appleton Historical Society, featuring Professor James Marten, professor of history emeritus at Marquette University and noted Civil War historian. In this talk, Professor Marten discusses his newest book, The Sixth Wisconsin and the Long Civil War: The Biography of a Regiment, exploring the story of one of the most renowned units of the Iron Brigade and its deep connections to Appleton, Wisconsin.

Over his distinguished thirty-six-year career, Professor Marten has authored or edited more than twenty books, including.

Sing Not War: The Lives of Union and Confederate Veterans in Gilded Age America

America’s Corporal: James Tanner in War and Peace

The Children’s Civil War

This event was recorded live at the Appleton Historical Society’s “Thursday Night at the Museum” series — a community program celebrating our region’s rich history through local stories, authors, and historians.

Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to check the Appleton History Museum’s calendar for upcoming presentations — they’re filled with fascinating stories and local history. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the next one!

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