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A Grave Conspiracy: Unraveling the Myths of General James B. McPherson's Final Resting Place

Dates:March 20, 2025
Meets:Th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $25.00

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Come and dive into th eswirling rumors and false conspiracies surrounding the disinterment and re-internment of General James B. McPherson a Civil War hero hailing from Clyde, Ohio. This engaging program explores the erroneous persistent tales that claim McPherson's remains were secretly disinterred and relocated--in a covert reburial in Washington D.C. in the late 1860's and an alleged reburial to Nebraska in 1906. Through archival evidence, witness accounts, and local lore, we'll unpack how these myths emerged, the role they played in shpaing public memory, and what they reveal about the public's fascination with preserving the final resting places of national icons. Join us in sperating facts from fiction and redixcovering the trugth behind these mysterious tales.
Fee: $25.00

Gene Smith