The Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE) will a program this Sunday (Sept. 20th), entitled “Just Before the Battle Mother- A Visit from a Civil War Soldier. “  The program, featuring O.J. Fargo takes place at the American Legion Memorial Building (the Armory), beginning at 2-p.m., and offers  an overview of Iowa’s involvement in the Civil War.  Mr. Fargo will portray a returning Civil War soldier, dressed in full Union Army regalia, during the presentation. He’ll focus his presentation on an individual ordinary soldier’s experience, and will bring along a full roster of all men who served in and from Iowa in the Civil war. The roster will enable the participants to check for ancestors who served. He will also provide a display of civil War artifacts.

OJ Fargo

O. J. has done more than 100 history presentations throughout the state including historical societies, libraries, schools, professional organizations and many other groups. He is the author of three books and editor of two CD-ROMs containing 320,000 pages of searchable text and 10,000 Civil War pictures.

Attendees are expected to wear masks which will be available if needed. Seats will be placed at appropriate distances and attendance limited to 30 persons. No refreshments will be served.

The presentation is free and open to the public. The Building is handicapped accessible. The program is sponsored by Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE). Supporting funds are provided by Humanities Iowa and the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission.