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Lincoln's Birthday Film Indian Warriors: The Untold Story of The Civil War |
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at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York |
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February 12, 2013 |
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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Garvies Point Museum and Preserve |
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Street Address: |
50 Barry Drive |
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Glen Cove, NY 11542 |
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Description: |
Lincoln's Birthday Film Indian Warriors: The Untold Story of The Civil War at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. Two screenings at 11:00AM and at 2:00PM.
Discover one of the more obscure, yet fascinating aspects of the Civil War era: the contribution of thousands of Native American soldiers. This compelling program reconstructs the forgotten stories of such men as Ely Parker, the Seneca leader who fought alongside General Ulysses S. Grant; Stand Waite, a highly skilled Confederate general and member of the Cherokee Nation; and Lumbee Indian Henry Berry Lowrie, who led a group of philanthropic outlaws during the conflict. 50 minutes.
About Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Overlooking the Hemstead Harbor, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is an exhibition devoted to the Native American culture and the science of archaeology. Relating to local regional geology, visitors will find a wealth of artifacts including maps, rocks and fossils found in the northern parts of Long Island. This elaborate museum boasts a well-stocked gift shop with various precious stones and jewelry for sale. Many classes are also available including jewelry workshops and sculpture. |
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516-571-8010 |
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