Tim - I wrote a book about Captain Bennett Munger of the 44th New York Infantry called "Soldier of Courage Soldier of Compassion". Munger was wounded at Little Roundtop on July 2, 1863. His account appears in this book. He later went on to be the Inspector at Elmira POW camp. Thank you for doing the story on the 44th New York monument, as it is worthy of note!
I'm sorry I missed this one when I was there. I wish there were photographs of the construction process. I'd be interested to know how deep the foundation is.
Tim: I think this is one of your best Monuments Monday installments. The story about the veterans knocking over the camera made my jaw drop! One bit of constructive criticism: Is there anyone on your staff to tell you to wear a coat?
I have never spent the night on the battlefield. You know, when I was a kid though, the battlefield was open at night, or at least not policed at night. I am thinking that it wasn't until the 1990s that they put up closing hours.
It is said that one man from each county served with the 44th. It would be nice if true. However I have spent years researching and compiling lists of all the soldiers from a few counties in New York. I can confirm that there were no soldiers from at least Hamilton and Orleans counties that served in this unit. Of course, no one could actually know this with out doing the most time consuming research. Also as far as their goal of selecting one man from every town and ward in the state, it is probable they did very well in the capital region of the state, but lacked in some of the far away or smaller counties. Niagara county for example had 12 townships in 1860. Only 4 towns had men that ever served with the 44th
According to history, Ellsworth was killed by an irate supporter of the CSA. Ellsworth had attempted to remove a Confederate flag on a building in Alexandria, VA, that was visible from Washington, DC. Other Union soldiers killed the CSA supporter. (Tip: If you ever travel to Front Royal, VA, do NOT attempt to remove a Confederate flag there. Ever!)
Another good one sir, always enjoy the back stories to the monuments.
Good one, Tim!!
This was a good one, I like the longer videos. We could all use a little more Tim in our life😁
Great video Tim.
After the Pennsylvania Monument, this is my favorite Monument. Thanks for the information.
Thanks Tim. Great job.
Great information about one of the most recognizable monuments on the battlefield. This is an outstanding episode, Tim. Thank you!
Tim thank you sharing the history of the 44th New York regiment. Great Monument no doubt. 💯👊👍💕
Hurrah!! You can now more easily do videos on the battlefield. Looking forward to many more.
Hell yeah 44th 😎 Rode out one helluva storm under that wonderful monument 😊😊😊😊😊
I have always loved visiting this monument. Thank you for highlighting it!
Put a smile on my face today. Thanks.
Most interesting, Tim. Thank you!
Tim - I wrote a book about Captain Bennett Munger of the 44th New York Infantry called "Soldier of Courage Soldier of Compassion". Munger was wounded at Little Roundtop on July 2, 1863. His account appears in this book. He later went on to be the Inspector at Elmira POW camp. Thank you for doing the story on the 44th New York monument, as it is worthy of note!
Great stuff. I'll look for it.
Great video! Thanks! 😊
Great episode Tim. Love the 44th/12th NY monument. Never fail to climb up in when I am on the field.
I'm sorry I missed this one when I was there. I wish there were photographs of the construction process. I'd be interested to know how deep the foundation is.
Tim: I think this is one of your best Monuments Monday installments. The story about the veterans knocking over the camera made my jaw drop! One bit of constructive criticism: Is there anyone on your staff to tell you to wear a coat?
I'm not sure who the architect is but the stairway up to the tower is nearly identical to the belvedere castle in central park NYC
four generations visiting there since 1965
Was that the big round top tower that I saw in one of the photos?
Yes, it was.
That stairwell freaks me out a little. But it's a great monument.
I have seen my people slip and fall on the steps in my day.
Hey Tim, do you know if anyone has spent the night in the castle?(possibly yourself)
Ed from Lynchburg
I have never spent the night on the battlefield. You know, when I was a kid though, the battlefield was open at night, or at least not policed at night. I am thinking that it wasn't until the 1990s that they put up closing hours.
It would be a cool place for it. Thanks!
Ed from Lynchburg
Just wondering if the Schemerhorn name doesn’t have a a hard pronunciation of the “Sch” to make it sound like “school “? Skemmerhorn phonetically?
I really have no idea. If anyone has any insight, let me know.
It is said that one man from each county served with the 44th. It would be nice if true. However I have spent years researching and compiling lists of all the soldiers from a few counties in New York. I can confirm that there were no soldiers from at least Hamilton and Orleans counties that served in this unit. Of course, no one could actually know this with out doing the most time consuming research. Also as far as their goal of selecting one man from every town and ward in the state, it is probable they did very well in the capital region of the state, but lacked in some of the far away or smaller counties. Niagara county for example had 12 townships in 1860. Only 4 towns had men that ever served with the 44th
Yeah, I suspected as much
According to history, Ellsworth was killed by an irate supporter of the CSA. Ellsworth had attempted to remove a Confederate flag on a building in Alexandria, VA, that was visible from Washington, DC. Other Union soldiers killed the CSA supporter.
(Tip: If you ever travel to Front Royal, VA, do NOT attempt to remove a Confederate flag there. Ever!)