Dr. Mick Bedard, a West Hartford allergist, has written and lectured about Civil War medicine and portrays the role of a regimental surgeon at living history re-enactments. Mick was a contributor to the recent article, “Doctor’s Tools- Quinine, Morphine and Whiskey Helped to Provide Relief on the Battlefield” that appeared in the Hartford Courant on December 30, 2012.

Carolyn Ivanoff, an assistant principal at Shelton Intermediate School and the 2003 Civil War Trust Preservationist Teacher of the Year, portrays Cornelia Hancock who served as a volunteer nurse with the 14th CVI.  Her presentations include,

• Ebenezer Bassett, the First Black U.S. Diplomat from Derby CT;
• Civil War Medicine- Myths, Maggots, Minie Balls, Gangrene and Glory;
• First Person presentation of First Lady Dolley Madison;
• The Ghosts of Gettysburg Battlefield;
• The 70 Year Fight for Women’s Suffrage;
• “Dear Sarah”- Letters Home to Derby during the Civil War;
• Alaska and Yukon…the Last Great Road Trip;
• A Hard Road to Travel- Four Friends in the 17th CVI from CT to Gettysburg;
• Virtual Tour of Arlington National Cemetery;
• First Person presentation of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen;
• History Lost & Found-the Antietam Diary of Sgt. C.D.M. Broomhall, 124th PAVI;
• You Must Remember This…Exploring History & Memory in our Nation & Community;
• Dare to Teach, the Life and Legacy of Prudence Crandall.

William Mellow, an honors graduate of the CT Culinary Institute (currently Lincoln Culinary Institute) cooks for Hincks’ Mess, Co. F, 14th CVI and is the author of “Hincks Mess.” “Dog Robber’s” presentation covers the organization and responsibilities of the Union Army Cook and his experiences in the field cooking period dishes over an open fire.

Irving Moy, appointed by Governor M. Jodi Rell to serve on the 2009 CT Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, portrays Corp. Joseph Pierce, a Chinese soldier who fought with the original Co. F at events and is the author of “An American Journey- My Father, Lincoln, Joseph Pierce and Me.”  His presentations include the story of “Joseph Pierce,” “The Legacy of the Civil War- the Chinese Exclusion Act?” and “Lincoln as Commander-In- Chief.”

Christopher Purrone, an expert marksman, is the Sergeant of Co. F.  His presentation covers the Civil War exploits of 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry and weapons used by Connecticut’s most renowned regiment. His presentation includes a weapons display of the rifles and side arms used; many manufactured in Connecticut.  

May 27	Bridgeport Community Historical Society	Part II:  One Family's Civil War, the Civil War Letters of Captain Wilson French and his beloved wife, Martha Bouton French	6:30 PM
June 5	Avon Public Library	Civil War Medicine	7:00 PM
June 11	Wintonbury Historical Society Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper		6:00 PM

February 8	Joseph Pierce	Forbes House Museum	2:00 PM
May 8	Joseph Pierce	North Quincy High School
May 21	Joseph Pierce	Town of Cheshire Library

Speaking Engagements

Co. F is pleased to have individuals who are available to give presentations in their areas of expertise to interested organizations.  Send an e-mail to irvingmoy@yahoo.com and your request will be forwarded to the individual who will contact you to make arrangements.  Those available as speakers are:

May 6	Hincks Mess	Wallingford American Legion	TBA
October 27	Hincks' Mess	Enfield Historical Society	7:00 PM

Our Civil War Education Traveling Team consisting of Co. F members is available for school presentations on the Civil War Era.  An honorarium of $100 is suggested, which goes to the Civil War Trust for battlefield preservation.  Learn about causes of the war, the life of the common Union soldier and the Union cook.  For those interested, contact Irving Moy, President, at irvingmoy@yahoo.com 

May 22	East Catholic High School, Manchester
June 5	Harborside Middle School, Milford