Brown Bag Lunch: A Veteran Speaks: Oscar Kemp of the 115th NY and the Grand Army
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Harry Dutcher Community Room
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Harry Dutcher Community Room
Ben Kemp Operations Manager - Grant Cottage Historic Site presents: Oscar Kemp of the 115th NY and the Grand Army.
The Civil War is one of the most studied conflicts in American history, but much of the emphasis is on battles, leaders, and soldiers during the four years of war. What happened to the survivors? What were their stories, and how did they transition back into civilian life? Many of the veterans joined fraternal organizations for support, the largest being the Grand Army of the Republic. Join Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by relative and Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp) as he recounts his war experiences with the 115th NY and then discusses the experience of veterans after the war and the Grand Army of the Republic.
