Saratoga County History Center Hosting Presentation on the “Iron Hearted Regiment”

BALLSTON SPA —The Saratoga County History Center will host David Brooks (Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter, NY) on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  

The presentation will be held in the Long Room at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Brooks will be discussing the “Iron Hearted Regiment” the 115th New York Infantry.

During the Civil War, Colonel Simeon Sammons received authority to recruit a regiment in the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Saratoga, with headquarters at Fonda. On Aug. 26, 1862, it mustered into the service of the United States for three years. 

Registration is not necessary but would be appreciated. brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events /61071-iron-hearted-regiment.  A donation of $5 per registration is suggested, to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.