Newburgh Remembers Event Overview

September 19 & 24-26, 2021

Newburgh Museum presents the fifth annual Newburgh Remembers event September 19 & 24-26 as we commemorate the Raid on Newburgh during the American Civil War. This year’s program has some new and exciting events as well as some old time favorites to enjoy fun-filled activities for the entire family. For historical details, read the full narrative of Johnson’s Raid on Newburgh in 1862.

Sunday, September 19

1:30 pm – Ladies Civil War Afternoon Tea, Guest speaker, Louisa May Alcott
Location: Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Rd.
Ticket Price: $25; Call 812-490-4190 or 812-457-7043
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Friday, September 24 – POSTPONED, TBA

5:30 pm Sweet Frenzy Dinner and Dessert Auction, Cash Bar
Location: Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Road
Ticket price: $35/person, $275 per table of 8, or $350 corporate table

Saturday, September 25

12:30-1:45 pm – Civil War Walking Tour: Raid on Newburgh, Ray Mulesky, author
Thunder from a Clear Sky: Stovepipe Johnson’s Confederate Raid on Newburgh, Indiana
Water Street and State Street Intersection – Free
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2:15-3:15 pm – Thunder From a Clear Sky: Stovepipe Johnson’s Confederate Raid on Newburgh, Indiana by author Ray Mulesky Conversation and Book Sign
Location: Newburgh Museum, 503 State Street
Free event; Signed book $10 (*while supplies last)
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3:45-5 pm -Civil War Walking Tour: Raid on Newburgh, Ray Mulesky, author
Thunder from a Clear Sky: Stovepipe Johnson’s Confederate Raid on Newburgh, Indiana
Water Street and State Street Intersection – Free
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Sunday, September 26

Raid on Newburgh Remembrance – Genesis Health and Wellness, 4156 IN-261 – Newburgh
1:30 American Legion Color Guard; Wreath Laying
2:00-3:30 Freetown Village Gospel and Storytelling
3:30-4:00 Gettysburg Address
Ticket price: $10 adults / $5 students (age 15 & under)
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